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Original Research

Published on 12 Nov 2025

Vermicompost-mediated modulation of agronomic and physiological traits enhances wheat performance under variable water regimes

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Ali Ahmad
Zubair Aslam
Muhammad Awais Arshad
Usman Zulfiqar
Hossam S. El-Beltagi
Mohammed O. Alshaharni
P. V. Vara Prasad

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1695055

965 views

Original Research

Published on 31 Oct 2025

Canopy architectural and physiological traits for optimizing maize yield under high planting density

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Muhammad Azrai
Muhammad Aqil
Roy Efendi
Bunyamin Zainuddin
Elkawakib Syam’un
Muhammad Fuad Anshori
Muhammad Riadi
Slamet Bambang Priyanto
Nining Nurini Andayani
Muhammad Yasin

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1469305

1,366 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Oct 2025

Exploring the potential of new Bacillus subtilis strain VKM B-3516D against common wheat diseases for sustainable farming system

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Serguey V. Kopiltsov
Irina L. Astapchuk
Anastasia V. Elisyutikova
Lev V. Nazarenko
Nyasha J. Kavhiza
Olga D. Kucher
Aleksandra O. Utkina
Nazih Y. Rebouh

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1606079

1,157 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Oct 2025

Field evaluation of botanical and biorational insecticides for sustainable management of Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in potato cultivation

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Mohamed El Aalaoui
Fatima Zahra Kamal
Said Rammali
Alin Ciobica
Cristina Albert
Bodgan Novac
Vasile Burlui
Mohamed Sbaghi

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1672799

1,463 views

Editorial

Published on 16 Oct 2025

Editorial: Innovative solutions for next-generation fertilizers

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Mohamed Ait-El-Mokhtar
Raffaella Balestrini
Marouane Baslam

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1711141

1,282 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Oct 2025

Preliminary field evaluation of black soldier fly frass as an organic fertilizer on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and yield in southeastern Madagascar

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Cédrique L. Solofondranohatra
Clarcky Andrianorosoa Ony
Sakib Burza
Brian L. Fisher

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1673188

2,322 views

Correction

Published on 06 Oct 2025

Correction: Interactions of insect pests, diseases, and Sub1 rice varieties across agro-climatic zones in Assam: insights for strengthening resilient rice cultivation

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Thanga Suja Srinivasan
Panneerselvam Peramaiyan
Ainara Peñalver-Cruz
Suryakanta Khandai
Vipin Kumar
Vivek Kumar
Mrinal Saikia
Kalyan Pathak
Rupam Borgohain
Kanwar Singh

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1698785

1,230 views

Review

Published on 01 Oct 2025

Mutation breeding: an underutilized strategy for improving finger millet productivity and nutritional quality

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Maltase Mutanda
Sandiswa Figlan
Nemera G. Shargie
Eastonce T. Gwata

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1679819

2,026 views

Original Research

Published on 01 Oct 2025

Evaluating the impact of natural fertilizers on growth dynamics and yield performance of Solanum melongena L.

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Ashish Warghane
Jigisha Thakkar
Kartik Chauhan
Dolatsinh Zala
Harsh Patel
Vaibhav Bhatt
B. A. Chopade

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1668080

2,097 views

Systematic Review

Published on 30 Sep 2025

Evaluation of agroecological processes implemented in olive production systems: an analysis in Boyacá, Colombia

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Andrea Isabel Barrera-Siabato
Ana María Castro-Triana
Ramiro Andrés Colmenares-Cruz
Nidia Milena Moreno-Lopez

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1666553

1,823 views

Original Research

Published on 24 Sep 2025

Evaluation of potent Trichoderma strains against anthracnose-twister disease and enhancement of crop health and bulb yield in kharif onion

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Ram Dutta
K. Jayalakshmi
Satish Kumar
P. S. Soumia
Radhakrishna Auji
Vijay Mahajan
Major Singh

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1663405

1,545 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Sep 2025

Effects of salicylic acid on the physio-biochemical quality of aged tomato seeds

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Anupam Dalapati
Soubhagya Behera
Simanta Mohanty
Chinmayee Patra
Subhashree Dash
Uttam Kumar Behera
Manoj Kumar Rout
Chittaranjan Sahoo
Susanta Kumar Swain
Pravasini Behera

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1647031

1,388 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Sep 2025

Challenges and opportunities in the okra (Abelmoschus spp.) seed system in Benin

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Jelila S. Blalogoe
Mathieu A. T. Ayenan
Lys Amavi Aglinglo
Sognigbe N’Danikou
Roland Schafleitner
Enoch G. Achigan-Dako

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1614338

2,218 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Sep 2025

Methodology for assessing the level of biological risk of emergence and spread of infectious and parasitic diseases of potato by parameters of mechanisms and pathways of pathogen transmission

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Alexey Dorokhov
Alexey Sibirev
Yulia Lyashchuk
Vladimir Teterin
Nikolay Panferov

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1614949

1,226 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Sep 2025

Comprehensive evaluation of nitrogen fertilization impact on early maturing rice varieties using multivariate analysis and vegetation indices

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Yunus Musa
Rusnadi Padjung
Nasaruddin Nasaruddin
Muh Farid
Andang Suryana Soma
Achmad Kautsar Baharuddin
Muh. Fikri Al Qautzar
Resky Maulidina Fakhri
Madonna Casimero
Amin Nur

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1615799

1,503 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Sep 2025

Organic fertilizer in combination with zeolite enhanced maize yield with lower greenhouse gas emissions in sandy loam soil in North China

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Xuexia Wang
Jiachen Wang
Peirui Yan
Qiang Zuo
Qinping Sun
Dongsheng Liu

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1614139

1,393 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Sep 2025

Optimizing hydroponic salinity screening: a novel approach using image-based phenotyping for double haploid rice selection

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Muhammad Fuad Anshori
Bambang Sapta Purwoko
Nono Carsono
Iswari Saraswati Dewi
Willy Bayuardi Suwarno
Sintho Wahyuning Ardie
Abd Haris Bahrun
Achmad Kautsar Baharuddin
Purnama Isti Khaerani
Zeeshan Ali

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1659331

1,964 views
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Original Research

Published on 04 Sep 2025

Synergistic control of Aphis fabae Scop. (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on faba bean using botanical extracts and predatory ladybirds

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Mohamed El Aalaoui
Fatima Zahra Kamal
Said Rammali
Alin Ciobica
Cristina Albert
Vasile Burlui
Mohamed Sbaghi

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1672706

1,409 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Sep 2025

Integrating multi-trait and multi-index approaches for identifying drought tolerant tropical maize genotypes

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Muhammad Azrai
Muhammad Aqil
Roy Efendi
Nining Nurini Andayani
Suwardi
Bunyamin Zainuddin
Marcia B. Pabendon
Trias Sitaresmi
Muhammad Fuad Anshori
Muhammad Riadi

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1608307

1,515 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Sep 2025

Artificial intelligence tool for cassava viral diseases diagnosis using participatory surveillance in Burkina Faso

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Seydou Sawadogo
Fidèle Tiendrebeogo
Ezechiel B. Tibiri
Pakyendou E. Name
Florencia Djigma
Lassina Traoré
Justin S. Pita
Angela O. Eni

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1597039

2,446 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Aug 2025

Irrigation, variety, and year exert a greater influence on organic potato production than microbial inoculation: case study results of a 2-year on-farm experiment

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Orsolya Papp
Tamás Kocsis
Dániel Ganszky
Éva Borbélyné Hunyadi
László Mezőfi
Balázs Labus
Nora Szigeti
Dóra Selmeczi
Ferenc Tóth
Geoffrey Darbon

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1641878

1,402 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Aug 2025

Interactions of insect pests, diseases, and Sub1 rice varieties across agro-climatic zones in Assam: insights for strengthening resilient rice cultivation

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Thanga Suja Srinivasan
Panneerselvam Peramaiyan
Ainara Peñalver-Cruz
Suryakanta Khandai
Vipin Kumar
Vivek Kumar
Mrinal Saikia
Kalyan Pathak
Rupam Borgohain
Kanwar Singh

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1581572

1,905 views

Perspective

Published on 20 Aug 2025

An evidenced-based, farmer-focused revival of traditional cereals

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Ruth DeFries
E. D. I. Oliver King
Mansi Monga
Harini Nagendra
Amrita Neelakantan

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1592723

2,046 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Aug 2025

Effects of moderate magnesium application on rice milling quality, nutritional value and eating quality

in Crop Biology and Sustainability

Yongbing Wang
Zhaohui Ma
Haitao Cheng
Wenyan Lyu
Dong Wang

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

doi 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1640845

1,430 views

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Vermicompost-mediated modulation of agronomic and physiological traits enhances wheat performance under variable water regimes

Canopy architectural and physiological traits for optimizing maize yield under high planting density

Exploring the potential of new Bacillus subtilis strain VKM B-3516D against common wheat diseases for sustainable farming system

Field evaluation of botanical and biorational insecticides for sustainable management of Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in potato cultivation

Editorial: Innovative solutions for next-generation fertilizers

Preliminary field evaluation of black soldier fly frass as an organic fertilizer on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and yield in southeastern Madagascar

Correction: Interactions of insect pests, diseases, and Sub1 rice varieties across agro-climatic zones in Assam: insights for strengthening resilient rice cultivation

Mutation breeding: an underutilized strategy for improving finger millet productivity and nutritional quality

Evaluating the impact of natural fertilizers on growth dynamics and yield performance of Solanum melongena L.

Evaluation of agroecological processes implemented in olive production systems: an analysis in Boyacá, Colombia

Evaluation of potent Trichoderma strains against anthracnose-twister disease and enhancement of crop health and bulb yield in kharif onion

Effects of salicylic acid on the physio-biochemical quality of aged tomato seeds

Challenges and opportunities in the okra (Abelmoschus spp.) seed system in Benin

Methodology for assessing the level of biological risk of emergence and spread of infectious and parasitic diseases of potato by parameters of mechanisms and pathways of pathogen transmission

Comprehensive evaluation of nitrogen fertilization impact on early maturing rice varieties using multivariate analysis and vegetation indices

Organic fertilizer in combination with zeolite enhanced maize yield with lower greenhouse gas emissions in sandy loam soil in North China

Optimizing hydroponic salinity screening: a novel approach using image-based phenotyping for double haploid rice selection

Synergistic control of Aphis fabae Scop. (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on faba bean using botanical extracts and predatory ladybirds

Integrating multi-trait and multi-index approaches for identifying drought tolerant tropical maize genotypes

Artificial intelligence tool for cassava viral diseases diagnosis using participatory surveillance in Burkina Faso

Irrigation, variety, and year exert a greater influence on organic potato production than microbial inoculation: case study results of a 2-year on-farm experiment

Interactions of insect pests, diseases, and Sub1 rice varieties across agro-climatic zones in Assam: insights for strengthening resilient rice cultivation

An evidenced-based, farmer-focused revival of traditional cereals

Effects of moderate magnesium application on rice milling quality, nutritional value and eating quality