Peanut production plays a crucial role in global food security, particularly in developing countries, where it provides essential nutrition and income. This paper examines the optimization of peanut production through genetic advancements, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable practices. The primary objective is to increase yields by addressing challenges related to climate change, pests, and resource constraints.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeavy metals pose a significant threat to public health and economic stability in Ethiopia, contaminating various environmental media, including water, soil, and air. This paper aimed to provide an overview of the public health and economic burden of heavy metals in Ethiopia. Exposure to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic has been linked to numerous adverse health effects, including neurological disorders, renal failure, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrecision agriculture technologies (PATs) transform crop production by enabling more sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. These technologies utilize data-driven approaches to optimize the management of crops, soil, and resources, thus enhancing both productivity and environmental sustainability. This article reviewed the application of PATs for sustainable crop production and environmental sustainability around the globe.
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May 2024
Cabbage ( var. L.) holds significant agricultural and nutritional importance in Ethiopia; yet, its production faces challenges, including suboptimal nitrogen fertilizer management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOnion ( L.) is the most important commercial vegetable crop widely grown throughout the world. It is also an important bulb crop in Ethiopia.
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January 2023
Ethiopia's floriculture industry is exceedingly emerging, and, currently, it ranks as the sixth largest exporter of roses worldwide and second largest in Africa. Currently, many flowers, such as rose, gypsophila, carnations, and chrysanthemum, are growing. However, floriculture farms are contributing a high level of health risks and environmental problems in Ethiopia.
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