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Conservation tillage (CT) for climate-smart sustainable intensification: Benchmarking CT to improve soil properties, water footprint and bulb yield productivity in onion cultivation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: ) practices. The MT practice achieved the highest water footprint (WF) savings of 40% water, where crop biomass, including above and below-ground parts, bulb size, yield characteristics, and yield productivity were significantly increased. The findings also indicate a direct correlation between the water productivity index (WPI), WF and the bulb yield under MT practice. The study's findings favor CT practice and, therefore, suggest a methodology of employing MT practice as a benchmark to increase agricultural water-saving potential. It can also be used as a reference for promoting water conservation practices achieving sustainable development and improving resource efficiency in agriculture.

Source: Heliyon

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39749

Authors: Md Mashiur Rahman, Naznin Sultana, Muhammad Arshadul Hoque, Md. Golam Azam, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Md. Altaf Hossain

Institutions: Pennsylvania State University, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Irrigation Practices and Water Management

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Climate action, Responsible consumption and production, Life on land

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100