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The cover image is based on the Review ArticleBuilding a better Mungbean: Breeding for reproductive resilience in a changing climate by Shanice Van Haeften et al.,https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.467. Image Credit: Megan Pope (Source: Food and Energy Security)
Source: Food and Energy Security - November 27, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Shanice Van Haeften,
Caitlin Dudley,
Yichen Kang,
Daniel Smith,
Ramakrishnan M. Nair,
Colin A. Douglas,
Andries Potgieter,
Hannah Robinson,
Lee T. Hickey,
Millicent R. Smith Tags: FEATURED COVER Source Type: research
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Source: Food and Energy Security - November 27, 2023 Category: Food Science Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Environmental stress in crops: Effects and responses during reproduction
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Source: Food and Energy Security - November 27, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Showkat Ahmad Ganie,
Christine H. Foyer Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
The effects of heat stress on male reproduction and tillering in Sorghum bicolor
AbstractDue to global climate change, heat stress is increasingly harming the growth, development, overall biomass, and grain yield of numerous crops. Heat stress impairs pollen development and thus reduces seed set inSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench; however, the effects of heat stress on anther development at specific stages and tiller formation remain incompletely understood. Here we report that exposure to heat stress [42 °C/32°C (day/night)] at pollen mother cell (PMC) and booting stages profoundly disrupts tapetum and pollen development, resulting in a significant decrease in grain yield in sorghum. Sorghum plants subje...
Source: Food and Energy Security - November 17, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Ashley Smith,
Benjamin R. Gentile,
Zhanguo Xin,
Dazhong Zhao Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Study with agricultural system resilience and Agro ‐ecological efficiency synergistic evolutionary in China
AbstractUsing the Haken model to explore the synergistic evolutionary characteristics and competition trends of agricultural resilience and eco-efficiency can establish a theoretical foundation for achieving high-quality and sustainable agricultural development. The traditional Haken model cannot address the issue of the lack of directionality in synergy values, but incorporating the tendency theory of the coupling coordination model into the Haken model can solve this problem, thus establishing propensity synergistic Haken model to give values directionality. Established a more comprehensive evaluation system for China's ...
Source: Food and Energy Security - November 10, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Guotong Qiao,
Fei Chen,
Chen Xu,
Yinhui Li,
Dandan Zhang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Alternative locust control with a dilutable linseed oil emulsion
In this study, we improved a pesticidal formulation based on linseed oil for the control of gregarious locusts. Lab experiments and a semifield experiment conducted with Schistocerca gregaria revealed a high toxicity of this oil emulsion. This emulsion is harmless for humans and biodegradable. AbstractLocust swarm control is still a main topic in agriculture and is often based on the extensive use of chemical agents that can be problematic for the environment and human health. Currently, only a few alternative control agents are available on the market, such as neem oil, the fungusMetarhizium sp., and the microsporidianPar...
Source: Food and Energy Security - October 28, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Manfred Hartbauer,
Konstantinos Kostarakos Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Rooting performance of cassava cuttings due to the number of nodes and rooting media
AbstractCassava is a major food security crop in the developing world, providing a basic diet for over half a billion people. Stem cutting is the major propagation technique in commercial cassava production, despite its limitations in bulkiness and high cost. Research is lacking inoptimizing the number of nodes for the most economical use of the planting material. It can be hypothesized that one or two node cuttings can be used in proper rooting media. Hence, a study was conducted to determine the appropriate number of nodes on selected rooting media for better rooting and shoot growth of cassava. A factorial combination o...
Source: Food and Energy Security - October 27, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Halima Muktar,
Hussien Mohammed Beshir,
Tesfaye Tadesse,
Ashenafi Haile Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Microbial modulation of hormone signaling, proteomic dynamics, and metabolomics in plant drought adaptation
AbstractThe symbiotic synergy between proteome shifts in plants and microbial colonization orchestrates adaptive responses. This thorough review delves into the less explored domain of proteomic and metabolomic changes triggered by drought stress, shedding light on how they are influenced by interactions with microbiota. Notably, microbial mediation at the crossroads of hormone signaling, proteomic and metabolomic dynamics in drought adaptation emerges as a crucial focal point. Understanding the regulatory mechanisms that orchestrate these complex interactions offers a holistic view of the molecular foundation underlying a...
Source: Food and Energy Security - October 26, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Cengiz Kaya Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Unlocking the genetic potential of Ethiopian durum wheat landraces with high protein quality: Sources to be used in future breeding for pasta production
This study aimed to evaluate the content and composition of the grain storage proteins in Ethiopian landraces and cultivars to contribute to future breeding toward improved pasta quality. Thus, 116 landraces and 34 cultivars originating from Ethiopia were grown in three locations, and the protein parameters were analyzed using size exclusion-high performance liquid chromatography (SE-HPLC). A considerable variation in the amount of the analyzed protein parameters was found. The genotypes, environments, and interactions contributed significantly (p < 0.001) to the differences obtained. The broad-sense heritability w...
Source: Food and Energy Security - October 17, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Behailu Mulugeta,
Kassahun Tesfaye,
Rodomiro Ortiz,
Mulatu Geleta,
Teklehaimanot Haileselassie,
Cecilia Hammenhag,
Faris Hailu,
Eva Johansson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Improving digestibility of sorghum proteins by CRISPR/Cas9 ‐based genome editing
In this study, we used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to target theK2G gene to create new sorghum lines with reduced levels of kafirin. A guide RNA (sgRNA) was designed to introduce mutations in the CDS region that encodes the endoplasmic reticulum signal peptide of γ-kafirin. The pK2GsgRNA/Cas9 vector was transformed into sorghum using the pollen-mediated transformation method. Sequencing of the transformants showed that three out of 24 transgenic plants contain genetic mutations in the targeted region. Compared with the wildtype, the γ-kafirin contents of the mutant plants decreased by 12.75%–19.22%, and the protein digest...
Source: Food and Energy Security - October 5, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Xinyu Li, Wenzhen Liu, Gaoliang Wang, Samuel Sai ‐Ming Sun, Ling Yuan, Jingxue Wang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Comparative genomic characterization of indigenous fat ‐tailed Akkaraman sheep with local and transboundary sheep breeds
AbstractThe domestic sheep with over 1200 breeds descended from those early domesticated animals that are bred for a variety of resources such as meat, milk and wool. Akkaraman, a fat-tailed indigenous sheep breed of T ürkiye, is widespread throughout Central Anatolia, with the largest indigenous sheep population. Assessing the genetic diversity and genomic structure of animal breeds is among the key contributors to deciphering adaptation to environmental extremes and constructing efficient genetic improvement st rategies. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize the genome of Akkaraman breed against various world-reno...
Source: Food and Energy Security - October 2, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Mehmet Kizilaslan, Yunus Arzik, Sedat Behrem, Stephen N. White, Mehmet Ulas Cinar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Reconsidering agricultural credits and agricultural production nexus from a global perspective
This study investigates the impact of agricultural credits on agricultural production, considering factors like foreign direct investments, inflation rate, and government expenditures. The findings reveal a positive long-term relationship, indicating that a 1% increase in agricultural credits leads to a 0.19% increase in value-added agriculture, highlighting the significant role of credit in boosting agricultural productivity. However, foreign direct investment and government size were found to have adverse effects on agricultural value-added, with bidirectional causal links among several variables, demonstrating complex i...
Source: Food and Energy Security - September 29, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Dicle Ozdemir Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Climate ‐smart agriculture as a possible solution to mitigate climate change impact on food security in Sub‐Saharan Africa
AbstractClimate change is a constant threat to global food security. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), extended dry spells, heavy rainfall, flooding, and tropical storms have driven a large percentage of the population to a severe food crisis. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is a potential comprehensive solution whose adoption can mitigate climate change and its ramifications on the state of food security in the region. CSA combines innovation, the use of technology, extensive research, stakeholder involvement, and data to increase food production, optimize resource allocation and utilization, and enhance the region's ability t...
Source: Food and Energy Security - September 29, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Adenike A. Akinsemolu,
Helen N. Onyeaka,
Phemelo Tamasiga Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Environmental and farming practice controls of productivity of Cyrtosperma merkusii (giant swamp taro), an underutilised wetland and potential paludiculture crop
Giant swamp taro is an underutilised starch crop which is high in Fe. The crop has excellent potential for cultivation in areas impacted by flooding and coastal storms as it grows well in waterlogged conditions and tolerates some salinity. Hence it could offer food security to communities impacted by floods and seawater incursions in coastal areas. Further, its adaptation to wetland conditions suggests that it has potential to be cultivated on hydrologically restored peatlands and hence contribute to replace damaging drainage-based agriculture in some peatland areas. AbstractGrowing recognition of the potential vulnerabili...
Source: Food and Energy Security - September 27, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Sofie Sj ögersten,
Guillermina Mendiondo,
Emma M. Moko,
Debbie L. Sparkes,
Dino Rahardiyan,
Simon J. M. Welham,
Patrick O'Reilly,
Paul Wilson,
Michelle L. Thomas,
Jantje Ngangi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Crop models and their use in assessing crop production and food security: A review
Crop models allow a better understanding of crop production response to diverse conditions. They assess crop production and food availability, crucial parts of food security. Their outputs support farmer and shareholder responses to adaptation and mitigation. AbstractAgriculture is directly related to food security as it determines the global food supply. Research in agriculture to predict crop productivity and losses helps avoid high food demand with little supply and price spikes. Here, we review ten crop models and one intercomparison project used for simulating crop growth and productivity under various impacts from so...
Source: Food and Energy Security - September 23, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Yohanne Larissa Gavasso ‐Rita,
Simon Michael Papalexiou,
Yanping Li,
Amin Elshorbagy,
Zhenhua Li,
Corinne Schuster‐Wallace Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
