Salinity is an important abiotic stress factor that restricts tomato growth and productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This study evaluated the effects of foliar humic acid application on the growth and photosynthetic pigment responses of tomato plants exposed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i3442
Salinity can restrict tomato growth, particularly under arid and semi-arid growing conditions. This greenhouse pot experiment evaluated whether foliar application of a commercial amino acid (AA) mixture could improve growth and pigment responses of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L....
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i3236
Agricultural production systems rely heavily on conventional chemical fertilizers to meet the demands of a growing global population. However, these practices have led to significant environmental issues, including low nutrient use efficiency (NUE), soil degradation, water pollut...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1222
This study analyzes the production dynamics of two critical legume species in Turkey's agricultural production pattern-dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and vetch (Vicia spp.)-for the 2020-2024 period, using high-resolution panel data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK)...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i1359
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the strategic transformation in agricultural land use in Turkey, focusing on the rapid decline of traditional fallow practice between 2015 and 2024. Utilizing official data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the rese...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i1472
This study analyzes the spatial distribution, regional clustering trends, and the underlying factors shaping these dynamics of high-value agricultural products (fruit, vegetables, ornamental plants) in Türkiye during the 2020-2024 period. Quantitative data analyses reveal that th...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2026/v19i1807
This study examines the structural transformation of Turkish agriculture at the regional level during the 2015–2024 period. Utilizing two principal analytical tools-regional concentration ratios (CR₃) and regional crop pattern profiles-the research investigates spatial specializa...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i1728
Soil salinity is a complex environmental issue predominantly observed in arid and semi-arid regions, posing significant threats to agricultural productivity and ecosystem health. This study examines the multidimensional nature of soil salinity, which arises from both natural proc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i4410
Soil salinity, alkalinity, and compaction are important constraints limiting cotton production in arid and semiarid regions. This review aims to assess the potential of organic and bio-organic fertilizers to mitigate these challenges and improve soil health and crop yields. The s...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i4206
Climate change exerts profound and multifaceted impacts on the soil–plant–atmosphere continuum through rising temperatures, irregular rainfall patterns, elevated atmospheric CO₂ concentrations, and the increasing frequency of droughts and extreme weather events. These alterations...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4438