Agricultural Research最新文献

This systematic review undertook an examination of agricultural innovations in the Philippines spanning from 2018 to 2023. The objective was to provide a comprehensive categorization, analyze adoption trends, and offer recommendations to optimize research priorities. A methodical approach involving literature search, screening, and quantitative analysis facilitated an organized investigation into various innovation types, contributors, applications, and geographical contexts. The findings indicated that image analysis and sustainable farming systems held the highest shares within the innovation categories, comprising 26% and 23%, respectively. These segments showcased cutting-edge techniques along with a commitment to environmental stewardship. Notably, rice-centric innovations dominated at 33.33%, underscoring the underrepresentation of high-value crops, livestock, and remote farming sectors. However, a geographical bias was evident, with 69.23% of studies concentrating solely on Luzon regions, particularly in central and northern areas. This revealed a need to acknowledge the agricultural potential present in Visayas and Mindanao, emphasizing the necessity for increased research emphasis in these regions. Furthermore, the study unveiled a fragmented landscape in research contributions, with the majority of contributors representing less than a 5% share each. This fragmentation suggests a lack of cross-institutional partnerships, hindering a holistic and collaborative approach to agricultural innovation. Critical gaps in innovation prioritization and adoption levels were identified, particularly in sustainable practices, precision technologies, non-cereal commodities, and geographically disadvantaged communities. Addressing these gaps requires significant institutional support through modernization policies and localized capacity building programs, ideally facilitated by industry-academia partnerships. In conclusion, the establishment of unified innovation transfer conduits is essential to expedite the transition of solutions from proofs of concept to farmer-ready tools, ensuring a targeted approach that caters to regional needs.

The growing usage of pesticides in agriculture need to be assessed by measuring the pace at which they absorbed into the soil. This study employed batch equilibrium technique to examine the sorption behavior for studying environmental fate of the oxyfluorfen through meticulous simulation and analyzing complex soil matrices. Determinative experiments with a thorough evaluation of the oxyfluorfen behavior, including its adsorption and desorption characteristics as well as its kinetics of hydrolysis and photolysis degradation. Oxyfluorfen molecules were shown to interact strongly with soils, primarily through physio-sorption mechanisms. Thermodynamic investigation clearly demonstrated exothermic and spontaneous adsorption processes, which were characterized by negative Gibbs free energy values (− 23.5 to −30.1 kJmol⁻¹). Notably, soil no. 6 (Parachinar), which was characterized by a remarkable organic matter concentration (1.88%) and a pH of 9.01, had the maximum adsorption capacity (K_d(ads) = 382.8 gmL⁻¹). The linear and Freundlich models both confirmed that this adsorption behavior followed a C-type isotherm. The half-life of oxyfluorfen was calculated using ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry, and it was found to be 115 days in hydrolysis studies and 3.20 days in photolysis experiments, respectively. These data highlight oxyfluorfen's strong affinity for the chosen agricultural soils, indicating little possibility for degradation resulting in higher persistence. These findings also provide prospects for streamlining degradative pathways, opening the door for workable methods of environmental restoration through organic means.