IRASS-26
Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:
Soil science focuses on the formation, classification, and physical/chemical properties of the "living skin" of the Earth.
Soil Genesis and Morphology:
Weathering processes (Physical, Chemical, Biological).
Soil forming factors (Parent material, Climate, Organisms, Topography, Time).
Soil profiling and horizonation (O, A, E, B, C, R layers).
Soil Physics:
Soil texture and structure.
Water retention and hydraulic conductivity.
Soil aeration and temperature regimes.
Soil Chemistry:
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and pH regulation.
Nutrient cycling (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium).
Soil salinity and sodicity.
Soil Biology:
The Soil Food Web (Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa).
Mycorrhizal associations.
Decomposition and organic matter transformation.
This area deals with the theory and practice of field-crop production and soil management.
Crop Physiology:
Photosynthesis and transpiration.
Plant growth regulators and hormones.
Stress physiology (Drought, Heat, Salinity).
Plant Breeding and Genetics:
Hybridization and selection.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and CRISPR technology.
Seed science and technology.
Cropping Systems:
Monoculture vs. Polyculture.
Crop rotation and intercropping.
Cover cropping and green manure.
The application of engineering principles to boost efficiency and sustainability.
Water Management:
Irrigation systems (Drip, Sprinkler, Surface).
Drainage engineering.
Water-use efficiency (WUE).
Farm Power and Machinery:
Tractors and implements.
Harvesting technology.
Precision Agriculture (GPS, GIS, and Remote Sensing).
Protected Cultivation:
Greenhouse management.
Hydroponics, Aeroponics, and Aquaponics.
Ensuring crop health by managing "biotic" stresses.
Plant Pathology:
Fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases.
Epidemiology and disease forecasting.
Agricultural Entomology:
Insect morphology and classification.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Biological control agents.
Weed Science:
Weed biology and competition.
Herbicide classification and resistance.
Focusing on the long-term viability of the environment and food systems.
Agroecology:
Nutrient cycling in agroecosystems.
Biodiversity in farming.
Conservation Agriculture:
No-till/Minimum tillage.
Soil conservation and erosion control.
Organic Farming:
Certification standards.
Natural pest control and composting.
Climate-Smart Agriculture:
Carbon sequestration in soils.
Adaptation strategies for climate change.
The human and financial side of the industry.
Agribusiness Management:
Supply chain and logistics.
Farm accounting and finance.
Agricultural marketing and trade.
Agricultural Extension:
Technology transfer to farmers.
Rural sociology and community development.