About this Research Topic
Agriculture is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly due to the use of nitrogen-rich fertilizers and livestock management practices, both of which are major sources of GHGs with high global warming potential. While ongoing research has largely focused on these areas, there is growing interest in exploring other contributing factors, such as emissions related to pesticide use, although this remains less well understood. Innovative and regenerative agricultural practices present opportunities to mitigate emissions while enhancing productivity, ecosystem services, and human well-being.
In this context, we introduce the term “agricultural bio-inputs,” which refers to inputs derived from enzymes, plant or microorganism extracts, microorganisms, macroorganisms, and secondary metabolites. These bio-inputs show potential for reducing reliance on synthetic agricultural products, such as fertilizers and pesticides, and could help mitigate the environmental impacts associated with conventional practices. However, comprehensive studies are needed to quantify their overall effectiveness, especially regarding their impact on GHG emissions, as some bio-inputs may also influence field-level emissions.
This research topic aims to explore the role of agricultural bio-inputs in crop management and their potential to reduce GHG emissions. The primary objectives include understanding the effectiveness of bio-inputs compared to traditional methods, evaluating innovative agricultural practices, and assessing the environmental trade-offs associated with bio-inputs as alternatives to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Key questions include: How do bio-inputs compare to conventional methods in terms of GHG emissions? What are the latest advancements in bio-input technologies? How can bio-inputs be integrated into existing agricultural systems to maximize their environmental and economic benefits?
We invite submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Innovative strategies for reducing GHG emissions in agriculture
- Development and application of agricultural bio-inputs
- Comparative studies on the effectiveness of bio-inputs versus synthetic inputs
- Case studies on the successful implementation of bio-inputs across diverse agricultural systems
- Environmental and economic impacts of adopting bio-inputs
- Policy and regulatory frameworks supporting the use of bio-inputs
- Technological advancements in bio-input production and application
- Progress in measurement and quantification techniques for GHG emissions in agriculture
- Integration of bio-inputs with other sustainable agricultural practices
By advancing research in these areas, we aim to better understand the potential of agricultural bio-inputs to contribute to sustainable farming and global climate goals.
In this context, we introduce the term “agricultural bio-inputs,” which refers to inputs derived from enzymes, plant or microorganism extracts, microorganisms, macroorganisms, and secondary metabolites. These bio-inputs show potential for reducing reliance on synthetic agricultural products, such as fertilizers and pesticides, and could help mitigate the environmental impacts associated with conventional practices. However, comprehensive studies are needed to quantify their overall effectiveness, especially regarding their impact on GHG emissions, as some bio-inputs may also influence field-level emissions.
This research topic aims to explore the role of agricultural bio-inputs in crop management and their potential to reduce GHG emissions. The primary objectives include understanding the effectiveness of bio-inputs compared to traditional methods, evaluating innovative agricultural practices, and assessing the environmental trade-offs associated with bio-inputs as alternatives to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Key questions include: How do bio-inputs compare to conventional methods in terms of GHG emissions? What are the latest advancements in bio-input technologies? How can bio-inputs be integrated into existing agricultural systems to maximize their environmental and economic benefits?
We invite submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Innovative strategies for reducing GHG emissions in agriculture
- Development and application of agricultural bio-inputs
- Comparative studies on the effectiveness of bio-inputs versus synthetic inputs
- Case studies on the successful implementation of bio-inputs across diverse agricultural systems
- Environmental and economic impacts of adopting bio-inputs
- Policy and regulatory frameworks supporting the use of bio-inputs
- Technological advancements in bio-input production and application
- Progress in measurement and quantification techniques for GHG emissions in agriculture
- Integration of bio-inputs with other sustainable agricultural practices
By advancing research in these areas, we aim to better understand the potential of agricultural bio-inputs to contribute to sustainable farming and global climate goals.
Keywords: agriculture, greenhouse gases, GHG emissions, abiotic stress, plant biotechnology
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