Call for papers/Topics
The conference topics of interest include the following:
Sustainable Agriculture
- Agroecology: Applying ecological principles to agricultural production systems.
- Organic Farming: Utilizing natural methods and avoiding synthetic inputs.
- Conservation Agriculture: Practices that conserve soil, water, and biodiversity.
- Precision Agriculture: Using technology to optimize resource use and reduce environmental impact.
- Sustainable Livestock Production: Raising livestock in ways that minimize environmental damage.
- Agroforestry: Integrating trees and shrubs into farming systems.
- Climate-Smart Agriculture: Practices that help agriculture adapt to and mitigate climate change.
- Circular Economy in Agriculture: Reducing waste and maximizing resource efficiency.
- Soil Health: Improving soil quality to enhance productivity and environmental resilience.
- Water Management: Efficient use of water resources in agriculture.
Plant Protection
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A comprehensive approach to pest control that combines various methods.
- Biological Control: Using natural enemies to control pests.
- Biopesticides: Naturally derived pesticides with minimal environmental impact.
- Resistant Varieties: Developing crop varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases.
- Cultural Control: Using agricultural practices to prevent or reduce pest infestations.
- Pesticide Resistance Management: Strategies to prevent the development of pesticide resistance.
- Precision Pest Management: Using technology to target pest control efforts.
- Plant Health Diagnostics: Early detection and diagnosis of plant diseases.
- Pollinator Health: Protecting pollinators to ensure crop pollination.
- Seed Health: Ensuring the quality and health of seeds.
Intersections of Sustainable Agriculture and Plant Protection
- Sustainable Pest Management: Balancing pest control with environmental and human health.
- Biodiversity Conservation in Agriculture: Promoting biodiversity to support ecosystem services and pest control.
- Climate-Resilient Plant Protection: Developing strategies to protect crops from climate change impacts.
- Sustainable Use of Pesticides: Minimizing the use of pesticides and promoting safer alternatives.
- Regenerative Agriculture: Practices that improve soil health and ecosystem function, leading to increased resilience and reduced pest and disease pressure.