10 results about "Crop productivity" patented technology

The present invention relates to a composition comprising (i) seaweed, (ii) oil, and (iii) at least two surfactants wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 3 to about 6. Optionally, the composition further comprises at least one agriculturally acceptable carrier and / or additive, such as a chelating agent and / or a rheological aid. The invention also relates to a method and use of seed treatment of a plant biostimulant composition for mitigating abiotic stress or managing crop productivity.

The invention discloses a method for improving corn and soybean water utilization efficiency and intercropping yield under strip-shaped composite planting, and belongs to the technical field of agriculture. Aiming at the superiority of light and heat resources in the Huang-Huai-Hai region, the limitation of water resources and the uncertainty of the influence on crop productivity, in a corn and soybean strip intercropping mode, a method of combining corn strip deep scarification with total wheat straw and soybean strip returning / total wheat straw uniform returning is adopted, the plow pan is broken, the volume weight is reduced, and the yield is increased. The volume of middle and lower layers of roots is increased; the vertical and horizontal distribution of the roots is optimized; the water competition between intercropping corn and soybean strips is reduced; the above-ground source library relationship is balanced; and detecting. The water utilization efficiency WUE is remarkably improved, the land equivalence ratio LER reaches 1.41, and the method has remarkable production advantages and is beneficial to high-yield, high-efficiency and high-quality production of corn and soybeans in the northwest Shandong region.

Leaf development, especially in leafy greens, is crucial for crop productivity. In various plants, DA1, a pivotal ubiquitin receptor that negatively regulates leaf growth, and EOD1 (ENHANCER1 OF DA1), an E3 ubiquitin ligases that interacts with DA1 through its RING domain, influence organ size. In this disclosure, in lettuce (Lactuca sativa), homologs genes were identified for both DA1 and EOD1, and da1 single mutants, da1 / eod1 double mutants, and DA1 overexpressing lines (DA1ox) were created. The da1 / eod1 double mutant exhibited a striking phenotype with larger organ size, accelerated growth, and increased biomass, resulting in higher yields and rapid growth traits pivotal for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Additionally, the da1 / eod1 double mutant displayed a pronounced ‘stay-green’ phenotype, characterized by elevated chlorophyll b levels, which implies extended shelf life, and enhanced postharvest quality, both traits indispensable for leafy vegetables in CEA settings. In contrast, the DA1ox line exhibited early senescence and diminished organ size. Based on these findings that spotlight the nuanced roles of the DA1-EOD1 module in modulating plant growth phases and its potential to revolutionize breeding strategies for improved yield and postharvest longevity in CEA-cultivated leafy greens, this disclosure provides guide RNAs for gene editing of DA1 and EOD1, and transformed lettuce having improved organ size and postharvest quality.

The invention belongs to the technical field of fertilizer manufacturing, and particularly relates to an organic fertilizer for acid soil improvement and a preparation method thereof. The organic fertilizer for improving the acid soil is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 90 to 100 parts of black soldier fly feces, 10 to 20 parts of straw powder, 5 to 10 parts of alkali-activated humic acid, 1 to 5 parts of plant ash, 10 to 20 parts of complex microbial inoculants, 5 to 10 parts of modified bentonite and 0.5 to 1 part of entada phaseoloides extract. According to the organic fertilizer for improving the acid soil, the modified bentonite is introduced, so that the hardening phenomenon of the soil can be improved, and the air permeability and the water retention capacity are enhanced; the loss of nutrients in the soil can be reduced, and the fertilizer retention capability is good. Besides, the entada phaseoloides extract leavening, the black soldier fly feces and the straw powder which are added into the fertilizer can provide nutrition for the soil and inhibit soil-borne diseases and insect pests, so that the physicochemical properties of the acid soil and the crop productivity are comprehensively improved.

This invention provides a method for improving the quality of yellow persimmons based on carbon-microbe combined cultivation and associated cultivation, belonging to the field of agricultural planting technology. The method includes: applying a carbon-microbe combined compound fertilizer as base fertilizer to the soil before planting the yellow persimmons; selecting onion crops and marigolds as associated crops for co-cultivation with the yellow persimmons during planting; and employing a topping and rejuvenation method for pruning management during the cultivation period. The topping and rejuvenation method involves first using single-stem pruning, and when the main stem produces 3-4 fruit clusters, topping the main stem and reserving the first lateral branch below the inflorescence as a second main stem for continued growth. This method utilizes the carbon-microbe combined system in the compound fertilizer, synergistically combining the multiple effects of associated cultivation and pruning, increasing the microbial diversity of the planting soil, improving plant growth morphology, increasing crop productivity, suppressing pests and diseases, and significantly reducing pesticide use, thereby achieving the goal and effect of improving the yield and quality of yellow persimmons.

This invention provides a system and method for rapidly and accurately predicting future pest pressures that will affect crop productivity. [Solution] A method for generating pest pressure data includes receiving collection data from multiple pest traps within a geographic location, receiving meteorological data for the geographic location, receiving image data for the geographic location, identifying at least one geospatial feature within or near the geographic location, applying a machine learning algorithm to the collection data, meteorological data, image data and at least one identified geospatial feature to identify a correlation between pest pressure and at least one geospatial feature, and generating a predicted future pest pressure for the geographic location based on the identified correlation between pest pressure and at least one geospatial feature.

This invention relates to the interdisciplinary field of agricultural engineering and renewable energy integration, specifically disclosing an intelligent climate-responsive photovoltaic agricultural system (ICRAS) for crop cultivation and its intelligent control method. The system integrates biaxially adjustable semi-transparent bifacial photovoltaic modules, an IoT-based environmental and crop physiological sensor network, and a high-precision rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation mechanism. The AI ​​control unit employs an economic and biological weighted analysis method (EBWA) to adjust the orientation, transmittance, and irrigation rate of the photovoltaic modules in real time, achieving intelligent microclimate control. Mathematically, the EBWA algorithm sets the heat stress penalty coefficient as the dominant constraint, ensuring that crop protection and temperature regulation take precedence over energy output or economic benefits. This invention significantly improves crop productivity, water resource utilization efficiency, and photovoltaic power generation performance, providing a comprehensive solution for sustainable agriculture with scalability, adaptability, and climate resilience.

The present invention relates to a plant biostimulant composition comprising: (i) a seaweed, (ii) at least one biostimulant, (iii) at least one surfactant, and (iv) at least one co-formulant, wherein said composition has a pH greater than approximately 9. Optionally, the composition further comprises at least one carrier and / or agriculturally acceptable additives, such as chelating agents and / or rheology aids. The present invention further relates to methods and uses for applying the plant biostimulant composition by soaking to mitigate abiotic stress or to manage crop productivity.

The present disclosure generally relates to high concentration agricultural antibiotics in non-aqueous, low toxicity solutions, methods for making said non-aqueous low toxicity solutions, and methods for controlling disease thereby improving the growth and crop productivity of plants using said non-aqueous solution.

The present disclosure generally relates to high concentration agricultural antibiotics in non-aqueous, low toxicity solutions, methods for making said non-aqueous low toxicity solutions, and methods for controlling disease thereby improving the growth and crop productivity of plants using said non-aqueous solution.