Soils, Agro-ecosystems & Food Security
Food systems, land use, and environmental health intersect powerfully within soils, agro-ecosystems & food security. Soil degradation, nutrient depletion, and salinization now threaten global crop productivity, demanding a renewed focus on soil conservation and sustainable land management. Researchers in this field are applying innovative methods such as precision agriculture, biochar amendments, and cover cropping to restore soil health and optimize yields. Moreover, agro-ecosystems are being studied not just as food-producing landscapes, but as climate buffers and biodiversity reservoirs. The role of soil microbiomes in nutrient cycling, disease resistance, and carbon storage is drawing significant scientific attention. In the context of global food security, Soils, Agro-ecosystems & Food Security emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach that connects agricultural productivity with ecological stewardship and climate resilience.
Title : Assessment of environmental odour sources and their effects on air quality and human well-being: A case study of Budapest
Bence Hernadi, University of Pannonia, Hungary
Title : Integrating QR technology, the world's first nursery-preneur model, and a world record native seed bank for grassroots agripreneurship
Aniket Tayade, 8 naturals, India
Title : Oil-gas potential and geodynamics of the Caspian-Mediterranean and Mexican-Caribbean regions
Valentina Svalova B, Institute of Environmental Geoscience RAS, Russian Federation