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Crop and Pasture Science

Crop and Pasture Science is a highly cited and prestigious journal publishing original research on advances in plant sciences, sustainable farming systems, and food quality. Read more about the journalMore

Editors-in-Chief: Sergio Atienza and Zed Rengel

Publishing Model: Hybrid. Open Access options available.

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These articles are the latest published in the journal. Crop and Pasture Science is published under a continuous publication model. More information is available on our Continuous Publication page.

Published online 30 April 2025

CP24385Influence of crop and stubble management practices on blackleg disease of canola (Brassica napus) in Australia

Susan J. Sprague 0000-0002-2622-645X, Steve J. Marcroft, Kurt Lindbeck, Elizabeth M. Sheedy and Angela P. Van de Wouw 0000-0001-5147-0393
 

Revised strategies are required to sustainably control blackleg disease of canola (Brassica napus) with earlier sowing and flowering times, and conservation of stubble. Stubble orientation did not affect blackleg disease severity, but crown canker severity was lower in early sown canola whilst upper canopy infection was more severe in early flowering canola. Persistence of large blackleg populations on retained stubble increases the likelihood of pathogen adaptation to genetic resistance and fungicides, the pillars of blackleg control in modern farming systems.

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Published online 25 April 2025

CP24363Unraveling the genetic diversity and evolutionary lineages of Catharanthus roseus cultivars through plastome analysis and DNA barcoding

Abeer Al-Andal 0000-0003-3957-2391
 

This study has highlighted the significance of investigating genetic diversity in Catharanthus roseus by exploring how genetic variations influence the evolution of trait like petal color and pattern. Understanding this genetic diversity is crucial for improving plant breeding, and conservation. The research addresses the challenge of identifying meaningful genetic markers that can distinguish among cultivars and help map their evolutionary relationships. This work contributes to the broader goal of advancing our understanding of plant evolution within the Apocynaceae family.

This article belongs to the collection: Plant breeding- and genetics-based tools for food security under changing climate.

CP24363 Abstract  |  CP24363 Full Text  | CP24363PDF (1 MB)  | CP24363Supplementary Material (4.1 MB)   Open Access Article

Published online 23 April 2025

CP25028Exploring morpho-physiological, biochemical, and molecular strategies of finger millet (Eleusine coracana) for drought stress tolerance: a review

Srikanth K 0009-0002-8604-6415, Asish Binodh, Ravikesavan Rajasekaran 0000-0002-4250-5854, Alagarsamy Senthil and Narayanan Manikanda Boopathi
 

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is a climate-resilient crop and thrives in drought-prone environments through diverse strategies. Morphologically, its robust root system and reduced leaf area enhance water use efficiency. Physiologically, it maintains chlorophyll, photosynthesis, and water content under stress. Biochemically, osmolytes and antioxidant enzymes mitigate oxidative damage, while molecularly, stress-response genes like EcDehydrin7 and EcbZIP60 aid adaptation. This review highlights finger millet’s multifaceted drought tolerance mechanisms, underscoring its potential for breeding resilient crops to address global water scarcity challenges.

This article belongs to the collection: Abiotic Stress Tolerance vs Climate Change.

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Published online 10 April 2025

CP24139Potential and prospects of novel molecular breeding techniques for yield improvment in soybean (Glycine max)

Jyoti Kumari 0009-0005-9228-1720, Vedna Kumari, Ronika Thakur 0000-0002-0174-2861, Rishita Kapoor,   Priyanka 0000-0003-4978-8022, Sudarshna Kumari and Vishva Deepak Chaturvedi
 

Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the most important crop, primarily being cultivated as a substitute for high-protein meat and a source of vegetable oil. In recent years, several traditional breeding methods have increased soybean yields but are not able to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly growing population. Therefore, novel genomic techniques are required to overcome those challenges by introducing greater genetic diversity into the soybean germplasm, which will help develop multipurpose desired soybean varieties.

This article belongs to the collection: Plant breeding- and genetics-based tools for food security under changing climate.

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Published online 10 April 2025

CP24243Deep learning-based object detection model for location and recognition of weeds in cereal fields using colour imagery

Hossein Akhtari 0009-0000-7479-1448, Hossein Navid 0000-0002-3694-5175, Hadi Karimi and Karl-Heinz Dammer
 

Each year, a portion of grain production costs is spent on weed control, causing economic losses, environmental pollution, and health issues. Accurate and rapid weed detection in highly dense conditions using advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence techniques reduces pesticide use. Research results showed that these systems can effectively distinguish crops from weeds, accurately identify their locations, and enable optimal farm management.

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Published online 08 April 2025

CP23318Spatio-temporal variability of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) yield in relation to edaphoclimatic factors in the central region of Brazil

Frank Freire Capuchinho 0000-0001-7491-361X, Derblai Casaroli 0000-0001-8041-0066, José Alves Júnior, Adão Wagner Pêgo Evangelista, Maxuel Fellipe Nunes Xavier, Andrea Inés Irigoyen and Alisson Neves Harmyans Moreira 0000-0001-5835-1581
 

Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) in the world, which produces sugar, ethanol and energy (biomass). Both climate efficiency and agricultural efficiency (best management practices) are obtained from knowledge of edaphoclimatic variability, both in space (different regions) and in time (phenological phases and cycles). Based on the results of this work, it was possible to identify climatic and soil groups with the best characteristics to obtain higher sugarcane yields.

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Published online 04 April 2025

CP24365Taking shortcuts: lowering harvest height to restrict colonisation of cereal stubble by Fusarium pseudograminearum

Toni Petronaitis 0000-0003-1559-6073, Clayton Forknall 0000-0002-4267-3532, Steven Simpfendorfer, David Backhouse and Richard Flavel
 

Wheat farmers are increasingly leaving more stubble standing after harvest, which could affect the spread of plant diseases such Fusarium crown rot (FCR). A new study found that taller cereal stubble allowed the Fusarium fungus to grow further after harvest, potentially increasing disease risk for future crops. Although stubble height did not significantly affect disease in the short term, the research offered valuable insights into how stubble management could help control FCR in the future.

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Published online 03 April 2025

CP24356Agronomic performance, herbage quality, methane yield and methane emission potential of pasture mixtures

Guangdi D. Li 0000-0002-4841-3803, Matthew T. Newell 0000-0002-0279-4057, Suzanne P. Boschma 0000-0002-7120-8103, Richard Meyer, Jennifer A. Wood 0000-0001-7784-4250, Warwick B. Badgery 0000-0001-8299-8713 and Richard C. Hayes 0000-0002-0313-1757
 

Enteric methane (CH4) emission from livestock accounts for 71% of greenhouse gas emissions from Australian agriculture. A range of pasture mixes was evaluated for their compatibility, productivity, feed quality and CH4 emission reduction potential. Pasture species higher in saponins and condensed tannins have great potential to reduce enteric CH4 emissions. Pasture mixes containing plantain and/or biserrula exhibited potential to reduce CH4 emissions, but poor persistence may limit their adoption. Suitable pasture mixes can be deployed to reduce CH4 emission intensity, allowing producers opportunity to decrease their greenhouse gas liability in emission reduction schemes.

This article belongs to the collection: Australian Grasslands Symposium 2025 “Seeds of Change”.

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Published online 26 March 2025

CP25055Identification and analysis of the gene network involved in phosphorus uptake in maize

Maryam Razmjou 0009-0005-4953-1253, Reza Darvishzadeh 0000-0001-5991-4411, Hadi Alipour 0000-0003-0086-002X, Ebrahim Sepehr 0000-0001-5843-0669, Hamid Hatami Maleki 0000-0001-7179-861X, Sorour Arzhang 0000-0002-4114-2828 and Omid Mohammad Alizadeh
 

Identifiying the molecular mechanisms involved in tolerating phosphorus deficiency and improving phosphorus utilisation efficiency is critical in maize (Zea mays) breeding programs. This study evaluated the genetic basis of phosphorus uptake in 93 maize genotypes using a maize 600K Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) array followed by gene network analysis. We showed genetic variability in phosphorus uptake in the evaluated maize germplasm and identified the genes that could be used in future breeding programs to develop genotypes that more phosphorus-efficient.

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Published online 12 March 2025

CP23351Detection and severity assessment of tea leaf blight from UAV remote sensing images

Yongcheng Jiang, Binyu Wang and Gensheng Hu 0000-0002-0181-0748
 

Protecting tea plants from devastating diseases is crucial for maintaining yield and quality. This study utilized ECDet and MobileNetv3 networks to detect and assess the severity of tea leaf blight by using remote sensing images captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle. The proposed method achieved an impressive detection precision and high accuracy in assessing leaf damage severity, offering a promising and efficient solution with broader implications for improved disease management in tea production.

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Published online 07 March 2025

CP24226Time of seed harvest and sowing determines successful establishment of kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra) on Dja Dja Wurrung Country

Dylan Male 0000-0003-4162-4197, James Hunt 0000-0003-2884-5622, Corinne Celestina 0000-0003-0840-9276, Dorin Gupta 0000-0003-2375-0237, Gary Clark 0000-0003-1519-9211, Rodney Carter and Dan Duggan
 

Kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra Forsk.) is a native perennial grass under development as a seed crop on Dja Dja Wurrung Country (Djandak). Agronomic challenges to its establishment must be overcome and this study found that time of seed harvest and sowing determines establishment success. Findings are now being used to guide the establishment of T. triandra as a seed crop on Djandak.

CP24226 Abstract  |  CP24226 Full Text  | CP24226PDF (1.8 MB)  | CP24226Supplementary Material (1.2 MB)   Open Access Article

Published online 06 March 2025

CP24339Relative haploid induction and fertility efficiency in hexaploid, tetraploid and wheat × rye derivatives following Zea mays- and Imperata cylindrica-mediated chromosome elimination approach

Ajeta Katoch, Harinder Kumar Chaudhary, Vinod Kumar Sood, Kritika Singh, Shubham Verma and Amit Rana 0000-0002-2792-0961
 

This study assessed haploid induction and doubled-haploid (DH) formation efficiency through inter-generic hybridisation, by using maize and Imperata cylindrica across hexaploid and tetraploid wheat varieties, and wheat × rye derivatives (BC1F3). I. cylindrica proved to be a more effective pollen source than maize in producing DHs in hexaploid wheat and exhibited at par seed setting frequency of first-generation DHs with the parental lines. These results highlighted the role of I. cylindrica in facilitating efficient and reliable DH production in wheat.

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Published online 25 February 2025

CP24267Increasing plant density increased rice (Oryza sativa) yield but decreased lodging resistance when grown under wheat (Triticum aestivum) straw using unmanned aerial seeding technology

Qun Hu 0000-0002-7467-9218, Haibin Zhu, Yuankun Gu, Haiyan Wei and Hongcheng Zhang
 

Unmanned aerial seeding for rice (Oryza sativa) cultivation is widely used due to its inherent advantages. The recommended planting densities for conventional japonica rice and hybrid indica–japonica rice should be 1.95 million plants ha−1 and 1.2 million plants ha−1, respectively. Achieving high yield of unmanned aerial seeding rice can be facilitated by increasing planting density, but this may compromise lodging resistance. This study provides theoretical and technical support for the development of new rice cultivation methods.

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Published online 20 February 2025

CP24283Patterns of mixed virus infections: a 3-year study of symptomatic cereal and grass hosts in Australia

Narelle Nancarrow 0000-0002-5860-5278, Brendan Rodoni, Shu Kee Lam and Piotr Trebicki
 

Virus infection can significantly reduce grain yield in cereals. Infection with two or more virus species can be especially damaging. We examined the proportion of single and multiple virus infections present in symptomatic cereal and grass plants in Australia. The proportion of plants infected with multiple virus species was almost four times higher than previously reported in 1985 and varied with host type. These findings demonstrate the challenges with developing virus-resistant cereal cultivars and highlight the importance of regular surveillance.

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Published online 18 February 2025

CP23234Energy-carbon footprint, productivity, and profitability of fodder-based cropping patterns under different nutrient management options in north-west India

Malu Ram Yadav, Magan Singh, Rakesh Kumar 0000-0002-9711-0964, Biswaranjan Behera 0000-0002-0337-9808, Dinesh Kumar, Rajendra Kumar Yadav, Md Basit Raza, Milan Kumar Lal 0000-0002-2442-9640, Rajesh Kumar Meena, Govind Makarana, Kirttiranjan Baral, Kaushik Kumar Panigrahi and Sanatan Pradhan
 

Intercropping of cereal–legume forages along with integrated nutrient management could be an effective agronomic strategy to increase forage biomass while maintaining soil health and biodiversity in India. The energy and carbon footprint of a cropping system indicates its environmental impact and is crucial for the efficient conservation of available resources. This study identified the best possible combinations with higher profitability with lower energy-carbon footprints, which will be useful for climate-smart agriculture in the similar agro-climate of the globe.

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Plant breeding- and genetics-based tools for food security under changing climate

This collection of Crop and Pasture Science focuses on ‘Plant breeding- and genetics-based tools for food security under changing climate’. Papers will demonstrate the application of various plant breeding and genetics based approaches for climate smart crops, supporting the United Nations second sustainable development goal of zero hunger.

Collection Editor
Sajid Fiaz (University of Haripur, Pakistan)

Last Updated: 01 Apr 2025

Abiotic stress tolerance in crops vs climate change: outlook of physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms

This collection of Crop and Pasture Science presents a series of studies targeted to enhance crop resilience by understanding the physiological, biochemical, or molecular mechanisms governing the plant response to environmental constraints.

Collection Editors
Dr Mohd. Kamran Khan (Selcuk University, Turkey)
Dr Enrico Francia (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy)

Last Updated: 17 Sep 2024

Agricultural Science in China: Recent Research in Crop and Pasture Science

Crop & Pasture Science is proud to be a sought-after publishing outlet for Chinese agricultural scientists. This Collection featuring a small selection of papers from China will hopefully contribute to raising further the profile of agricultural science in China and around the world.

Collection Editor
Zed Rengel (University of Western Australia)

Last Updated: 11 Dec 2023

Leading the Way in Canola Research and Development

Canola/rapeseed is an important crop for high quality oil and protein markets. This Crop & Pasture Science Collection compiles a series of important papers promoting the continued advancement of canola crops. Continuous research, development and innovation in areas such as breeding, agronomy, physiology and genetics among others, have made it possible to expand the global market for canola.

Collection Editor
Sergio G. Atienza (Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, Spain)

Last Updated: 23 Oct 2023

Genetics and Physiology of Water-use Efficiency in Wheat

This Virtual Issue contains a selection of the review and experimental papers published in Crop & Pasture Science elucidating some aspects of wheat genetics and crop physiology that underpin increased water-use efficiency in a range of environments (from Europe to Australia). The knowledge presented in this issue should be used as stepping stones for further work to enhance water-use efficiency in wheat production worldwide.

Last Updated: 19 Jul 2018

Climate Change Science, Land Use and Food Production

Recent research innovations in climate change and primary industries are documented in this selection of research and review articles. The authors are world leaders in developing climate-smart primary production systems and are strong advocates for primary producers and decision-makers who are challenged with feeding the world in a changing climate.

The Crop & Pasture Science editors hope this collection of papers will inform and inspire the audience.

Last Updated: 05 Nov 2015

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