Conveners
Farming systems
- Majida Lahrouni (Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco)
Farming systems
- Majida Lahrouni (Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco)
Farming systems
- Majida Lahrouni (Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco)
Description
Farming systems refer to the techniques and technologies used in farming to increase efficiency and productivity.
The Mediterranean region has strong agricultural traditions associated with conventional agronomic practices. In various countries, such practices are not efficient under a climate change scenario, leading to reduced crops yield and productivity and thus resulting in reduced economic returns for local farmers. VALMEDALM project objective is to use intercrops within almond orchards as an...
In urban areas, the soil is dramatically disturbed. These modifications have a great effect on its behavior and its functioning as a support for the vegetation. Rhizophiric soil is generally influenced by soil quality and plant behavior under anthropized soil conditions. The objective of our work is to evaluate the biological characteristics of the rhizospheric soil of Alfalfa grown on natural...
Soil microbiomes are among the most vital soil natural resources that play an important role in soil health, ensuring plant health and growth, and access to vital nutrients for better yield. However, their survival and optimum contributions to soil and plant health are consistently threatened due to the continued application of hazardous chemicals. Soybean (Glycine max, L), is an important...
Salinity is a severe environmental stress limiting agricultural production. Exogenous proline has emerged as a promising way to improve plant tolerance to salinity. A pot experiment was conducted using two Moroccan, Ouad Lmaleh (OL) and Demnate 201 (Dm), and one European, NS Mediana ZMS V (NS Med), alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) varieties to investigate the effect of exogenous proline on...
Four different phosphate glass formulations (F1, F2, F3, and F4) were developed according to maize nutrient requirements to be used as controlled-release fertilizers. These glasses contain macro-elements (P2O5-K2O-CaO-MgO), with the addition of microelements (Fe-Mn-Zn-Cu) in each formulation. The effects of these elements’ addition on thermal properties, glass structure, and dissolution...
Most Mediterranean regions, especially the Maghreb, have experienced several periods of drought during which rainfall has fallen by around 20%. These regions are among the thirty or so most sensitive areas on the planet, and one of the most exposed to drought risk. Added to a global temperature rise of 0.5°C, we are also witnessing the spread of severe drought, which contributes to the...
This study investigates the effects of biochar combinations with different types of manures on plant growth, nutrient uptake, and soil health in fava beans. The length, biomass, and chlorophyll content of the plants were assessed, along with the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium uptake. Soil properties such as pH, electrical conductivity, and organic matters were also evaluated. The results...
In arid and semi-arid areas, the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), an indispensable tree, plays an important socio-economic role. However, in recent years, the whole world has experienced serious climate change, which negatively influences plant growth, physiology and production, especially through increased soil and water salinity. The present study was carried out to evaluate the response...
Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced mainly from plant and animal biomass by thermochemical conversion. Soil amendment by biochar improves crop productivity mainly by increasing nutrient utilization efficiency and water retention capacity, as well as removing organic and inorganic contaminants from the soil.
The objective of this work is to evaluate the effect of the reuse of treated...
