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{"title":"Integrating Solar Energy and Conservation to Support Resilient Agricultural Landscapes","authors":"Adam Gallaher,&nbsp;Matthew A. Sturchio,&nbsp;Ivy Jean Reynolds","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70181","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Across the globe, agricultural systems face intensifying economic, ecological, and societal pressures as climate change accelerates soil degradation, production risks, and destabilizes rural livelihoods. In the United States (US), small family farms are operating on increasingly thin margins as net-zero energy commitments accelerate ground-based solar deployment, amplifying concerns over competition for limited agricultural land. By intentionally integrating ecological principles into solar siting, ecovoltaics can, under appropriate design and management conditions, restore biodiversity, improve soil health, and enhance water retention while generating renewable energy. These multifunctional landscapes can offer small family farmers stable off-farm income, potentially reducing financial vulnerability and supporting farmland preservation. Coupled with intentional policies, ecovoltaics can diversify rural tax bases, providing predictable revenue streams for essential services while reducing dependence on volatile industries. We argue that rather than viewing solar as a potential threat to agricultural communities, policymakers should consider it one of many potential tools for building resilience by advancing net-zero goals while simultaneously revitalizing rural communities and regenerating degraded ecosystems.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70181","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148282162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Seed and Soil Inoculation With a Bacillus Consortium in Durum Wheat. Part I: Soil Phosphorus Content and Plant Morphological and Physiological Performance","authors":"Nicolò Iacuzzi,&nbsp;Roberto Marceddu,&nbsp;Noemi Tortorici,&nbsp;Giuseppe Indovino,&nbsp;Antonio Giovino,&nbsp;Mauro Sarno,&nbsp;Teresa Tuttolomondo","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70179","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Reducing synthetic fertilizer inputs in durum wheat while maintaining crop performance is a key challenge for Mediterranean cereal systems, where soil constraints frequently limit nutrient availability and canopy function. This study evaluated the physiological and soil-nutrient responses of durum wheat (<i>Triticum turgidum</i> subsp. <i>durum</i> cv. Antalis) to a multi-strain <i>Bacillus</i> consortium (<i>B. licheniformis</i>, <i>B. methylotrophicus</i>, <i>B. megaterium</i>) applied through different delivery strategies under fertilized and unfertilized field conditions. Field trials were conducted during the 2023–2024 season at two contrasting Sicilian sites (Campo Carboj and Sparacia) using a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Treatments included seed coating, soil spraying at three rates and combined seed + soil applications. Post-harvest soil available P (Olsen, expressed as P₂O₅) and plant traits were assessed, alongside physiological indicators of canopy function (SPAD chlorophyll index, stomatal conductance [G_s] and NDVI across key BBCH stages). Across both sites, microbial inoculation increased soil P₂O₅ availability, with the strongest responses at Sparacia (clay-rich, more P-immobilizing conditions), where several microbial treatments produced increases comparable to mineral fertilization and, in some cases, exceeded +50% relative to the unfertilized control. Microbial application also enhanced crop physiology, particularly at Sparacia: non-fertilized treatments increased plant height (up to +23%), sustained higher SPAD values, improved G_s and increased NDVI from tillering through grain filling, indicating improved canopy vigour under nutrient limitation. Responses at Campo Carboj were generally smaller but consistently positive. Combined seed + soil applications (notably S6–S7) provided the most robust improvements, supporting the agronomic value of multi-modal inoculation strategies. Overall, the consortium partially compensated for fertilizer withdrawal by improving soil P availability and sustaining physiological <i>performance</i>, with the magnitude varying by site and driven by edaphic context.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70179","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148386554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Seed and Soil Inoculation With a Bacillus Consortium in Durum Wheat. Part I: Soil Phosphorus Content and Plant Morphological and Physiological Performance","authors":"Nicolò Iacuzzi,&nbsp;Roberto Marceddu,&nbsp;Noemi Tortorici,&nbsp;Giuseppe Indovino,&nbsp;Antonio Giovino,&nbsp;Mauro Sarno,&nbsp;Teresa Tuttolomondo","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70179","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Reducing synthetic fertilizer inputs in durum wheat while maintaining crop performance is a key challenge for Mediterranean cereal systems, where soil constraints frequently limit nutrient availability and canopy function. This study evaluated the physiological and soil-nutrient responses of durum wheat (<i>Triticum turgidum</i> subsp. <i>durum</i> cv. Antalis) to a multi-strain <i>Bacillus</i> consortium (<i>B. licheniformis</i>, <i>B. methylotrophicus</i>, <i>B. megaterium</i>) applied through different delivery strategies under fertilized and unfertilized field conditions. Field trials were conducted during the 2023–2024 season at two contrasting Sicilian sites (Campo Carboj and Sparacia) using a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Treatments included seed coating, soil spraying at three rates and combined seed + soil applications. Post-harvest soil available P (Olsen, expressed as P₂O₅) and plant traits were assessed, alongside physiological indicators of canopy function (SPAD chlorophyll index, stomatal conductance [G_s] and NDVI across key BBCH stages). Across both sites, microbial inoculation increased soil P₂O₅ availability, with the strongest responses at Sparacia (clay-rich, more P-immobilizing conditions), where several microbial treatments produced increases comparable to mineral fertilization and, in some cases, exceeded +50% relative to the unfertilized control. Microbial application also enhanced crop physiology, particularly at Sparacia: non-fertilized treatments increased plant height (up to +23%), sustained higher SPAD values, improved G_s and increased NDVI from tillering through grain filling, indicating improved canopy vigour under nutrient limitation. Responses at Campo Carboj were generally smaller but consistently positive. Combined seed + soil applications (notably S6–S7) provided the most robust improvements, supporting the agronomic value of multi-modal inoculation strategies. Overall, the consortium partially compensated for fertilizer withdrawal by improving soil P availability and sustaining physiological <i>performance</i>, with the magnitude varying by site and driven by edaphic context.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70179","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148386556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Carbon Accounting at the Farm Level: Scenarios to Achieving Net-Zero Status","authors":"Kashif Khaqan,&nbsp;Benedikt Fest,&nbsp;Tim Harrison,&nbsp;Harpinder Sandhu","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70180","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The global transition toward net-zero agriculture requires robust, location-specific carbon accounting systems at the farm level. This study examines greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on broadacre farms in Western Victoria, Australia, and a production and income analysis to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of various mitigation options at the farm level. Two calculators, the Greenhouse Accounting Framework (GAF) and the Meat &amp; Livestock Australia (MLA), were used to collect data from eight mixed farms, and two scenarios were developed. The average emissions per sheep from MLA and GAF were 0.28 tCO₂-e and 0.27 tCO₂-e, respectively, and the profit per sheep of eight farms varied from AUD 146 to AUD 185, and per cattle from AUD 819 to AUD 1250. In general, enteric fermentation contributed 38%–84%, and manure management contributed 2%–5% of Scope 1 emissions. For Scope 3 emissions, from synthetic fertilizer use were the highest contributors to total emissions (up to 53%). In contrast, Scope 2 emissions from energy use contributed less to the total emissions (0%–1%). This study provides two farm management practices, including whole farm tree plantation and sheep stock reduction to achieve carbon neutrality at the farm level. However, this resulted in 20%–99% decrease in profitability, depending on the farm type and operation. Achieving net zero requires a higher carbon price of around AUD 250 to AUD 320 to offset this income loss. The study highlights a combined assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and the associated economic costs and benefits of different farm management practices in underpinning the shift of farmers toward carbon neutrality.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70180","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148237787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Carbon Accounting at the Farm Level: Scenarios to Achieving Net-Zero Status","authors":"Kashif Khaqan,&nbsp;Benedikt Fest,&nbsp;Tim Harrison,&nbsp;Harpinder Sandhu","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70180","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The global transition toward net-zero agriculture requires robust, location-specific carbon accounting systems at the farm level. This study examines greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on broadacre farms in Western Victoria, Australia, and a production and income analysis to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of various mitigation options at the farm level. Two calculators, the Greenhouse Accounting Framework (GAF) and the Meat &amp; Livestock Australia (MLA), were used to collect data from eight mixed farms, and two scenarios were developed. The average emissions per sheep from MLA and GAF were 0.28 tCO₂-e and 0.27 tCO₂-e, respectively, and the profit per sheep of eight farms varied from AUD 146 to AUD 185, and per cattle from AUD 819 to AUD 1250. In general, enteric fermentation contributed 38%–84%, and manure management contributed 2%–5% of Scope 1 emissions. For Scope 3 emissions, from synthetic fertilizer use were the highest contributors to total emissions (up to 53%). In contrast, Scope 2 emissions from energy use contributed less to the total emissions (0%–1%). This study provides two farm management practices, including whole farm tree plantation and sheep stock reduction to achieve carbon neutrality at the farm level. However, this resulted in 20%–99% decrease in profitability, depending on the farm type and operation. Achieving net zero requires a higher carbon price of around AUD 250 to AUD 320 to offset this income loss. The study highlights a combined assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and the associated economic costs and benefits of different farm management practices in underpinning the shift of farmers toward carbon neutrality.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70180","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148237998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Supplementation of Corn Stover With Oak Leaves and Wheat Bran for the Cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus","authors":"Nkese S. Udombang,&nbsp;Melvin MensahBonsu,&nbsp;Felicia N. Anike,&nbsp;Omoanghe S. Isikhuemhen","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70170","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The use of wheat bran (WB) as a supplement in mushroom cultivation presents economic and sustainability concerns due to its competition with human food and livestock feed. This reliance increases production costs and limits accessibility for small-scale growers. To address these challenges, this study explores oak leaves (OK), a readily available seasonal waste as a potential alternative. <i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i> was cultivated on corn stover supplemented with WB, OK, or a combination (WBOK) at seven concentrations (0%–15%). Substrates were sterilized, inoculated, incubated at 25°C, and fruited at 20  ±  2°C. Nutritional analyses were conducted on fruit bodies from the highest-yielding treatments. Substrate colonization varied significantly (<i>p</i>  &lt;  0.05), ranging from 10 to 19 days, with OK 2.5% and 5% achieving the fastest colonization (10 days). Pinning initiation also differed (<i>p</i>  &lt;  0.001), with WBOK 2.5% pinning at 36 days, earlier than WB 15% (38 days) and OK 15% (49 days). Biological Efficiency (BE) peaked at 110% in WBOK 2.5%, followed by OK 2.5% (107%) and WB 12.5% (102%). Nutritional analysis revealed that WBOK 2.5% fruit bodies had the highest protein (35.0%) and phosphorus (1300 mg/100 g), while OK 2.5% also improved protein and mineral content relative to the control. These findings demonstrate that low levels of supplementation with oak leaves alone or in combination with WB can support high yields and enhance the nutritional profile of <i>P. ostreatus</i>. Mushrooms are considered a superfood due to their high protein, vitamins and minerals and their low energy content. Low levels of substrate supplementation with a common forest waste substantially enhanced the dietary quality of <i>P. ostreatus</i>. Therefore, OK supplementation offers a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to WB, promoting waste valorization and reducing dependence on food-competitive resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70170","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148386631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Supplementation of Corn Stover With Oak Leaves and Wheat Bran for the Cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus","authors":"Nkese S. Udombang,&nbsp;Melvin MensahBonsu,&nbsp;Felicia N. Anike,&nbsp;Omoanghe S. Isikhuemhen","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70170","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The use of wheat bran (WB) as a supplement in mushroom cultivation presents economic and sustainability concerns due to its competition with human food and livestock feed. This reliance increases production costs and limits accessibility for small-scale growers. To address these challenges, this study explores oak leaves (OK), a readily available seasonal waste as a potential alternative. <i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i> was cultivated on corn stover supplemented with WB, OK, or a combination (WBOK) at seven concentrations (0%–15%). Substrates were sterilized, inoculated, incubated at 25°C, and fruited at 20  ±  2°C. Nutritional analyses were conducted on fruit bodies from the highest-yielding treatments. Substrate colonization varied significantly (<i>p</i>  &lt;  0.05), ranging from 10 to 19 days, with OK 2.5% and 5% achieving the fastest colonization (10 days). Pinning initiation also differed (<i>p</i>  &lt;  0.001), with WBOK 2.5% pinning at 36 days, earlier than WB 15% (38 days) and OK 15% (49 days). Biological Efficiency (BE) peaked at 110% in WBOK 2.5%, followed by OK 2.5% (107%) and WB 12.5% (102%). Nutritional analysis revealed that WBOK 2.5% fruit bodies had the highest protein (35.0%) and phosphorus (1300 mg/100 g), while OK 2.5% also improved protein and mineral content relative to the control. These findings demonstrate that low levels of supplementation with oak leaves alone or in combination with WB can support high yields and enhance the nutritional profile of <i>P. ostreatus</i>. Mushrooms are considered a superfood due to their high protein, vitamins and minerals and their low energy content. Low levels of substrate supplementation with a common forest waste substantially enhanced the dietary quality of <i>P. ostreatus</i>. Therefore, OK supplementation offers a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to WB, promoting waste valorization and reducing dependence on food-competitive resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70170","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148386632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of Agro-Morphological Traits With Cup Quality in Accessions of Coffea arabica L. From the INIA Germplasm Bank, Peru","authors":"Ronald Pio Carrera-Rojo,&nbsp;José Antonio Ramírez-Peralta,&nbsp;José Manuel Cornejo-Herrera,&nbsp;José Reategui-Vega,&nbsp;Itnan Oscco-Medina,&nbsp;Jazmín Yurema Maraví-Loyola,&nbsp;L. David Huayta-Hinojosa","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70173","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent years, Peruvian coffee production has increasingly focused on specialty coffees, with cup quality (CQ) as a key criterion. While previous studies have characterized the Coffee Germplasm Collection of the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (CGC-INIA), few studies have analyzed coffee cup quality. The present study assessed the association between agro-morphological traits and sensory quality of CGC-INIA. A total of 123 accessions from six departments were evaluated during two crop seasons (2022–2023 and 2023–2024). Fourteen agro-morphological traits (morphological, reproductive, and phytosanitary) and cup quality were recorded. Mean cup quality of the accessions was 81.56 points, which is classified as “very good” according to the Specialty Coffee Association. Most traits remained stable across seasons, except for fruit production and two phytosanitary traits (leaf miner infestation and rust incidence). Correlation analysis showed weak associations between individual agro-morphological traits and CQ (<i>r</i> &lt; 0.3). Principal component analysis explained 28.6% of the total variance in the first two components, indicating limited overall association between agro-morphological variation and sensory quality. Generalized linear model results showed that Plant height (PH) and young shoot color (YSC) were the only traits positively associated with CQ. However, the weak associations and small effect sizes indicate that PH and YSC should be considered complementary indicators in CQ evaluation, and only within integrated selection frameworks that combine phenotypic, genetic, environmental, and management factors to improve specialty coffee quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70173","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148174530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating Cotton-Based Cropping Systems Under Climate Change Using Crop Modelling","authors":"Bishnu Ghimire,&nbsp;Sanai Li,&nbsp;Natasja van Gestel,&nbsp;Chenggang Wang,&nbsp;Glen L. Ritchie,&nbsp;Wenxuan Guo","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70177","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Climate change poses a major challenge to crop production in semi-arid regions, where limited water availability is a critical constraint. Understanding how climate change influences crop productivity is essential for developing practical adaptation and mitigation strategies. The objectives of this study were to assess the effects of climate change on crop yields and identify sustainable cotton-based cropping systems under projected climate scenarios. The Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) was applied to simulate yields of cotton, sorghum and wheat across three cotton-based cropping systems in the Texas High Plains under three shared socioeconomic pathway (SSP) climate scenarios. Simulations were conducted at the soil-type levels to assess crop-specific and spatial yield responses for the 21st century. Results showed heterogeneous yield responses across crops, cropping systems and climate scenarios. Cotton yield was projected to increase by 3.4%–15.6% under the low- and medium-emission scenarios (SSP1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5), reflecting the effects of moderate warming and elevated atmospheric CO₂ concentrations. In contrast, cotton yield declined under the high-emission (SSP5-8.5) scenario (4.1%–16.8%), driven by temperatures exceeding optimal thresholds for crop growth. Sorghum yield showed greater sensitivity to warming, with noticeable declines under SSP5-8.5, particularly in the mid- and late-century periods as CO₂ fertilisation effects approach saturation under current climatic conditions. Wheat yield increased slightly or remained stable under SSP1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5 but declined slightly under SSP5-8.5, especially toward the late century. Spatial analyses revealed substantial variability in yield responses across counties. Northern and central counties generally maintained stable or improved yields under moderate emission scenarios, whereas southern and western counties experienced greater yield declines under SSP5-8.5. Among cropping systems, the cotton-sorghum rotation consistently produced higher and more stable cotton yields than continuous cotton and cotton-wheat systems, indicating greater resilience under projected climate change scenarios.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70177","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148174531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of Agro-Morphological Traits With Cup Quality in Accessions of Coffea arabica L. From the INIA Germplasm Bank, Peru","authors":"Ronald Pio Carrera-Rojo,&nbsp;José Antonio Ramírez-Peralta,&nbsp;José Manuel Cornejo-Herrera,&nbsp;José Reategui-Vega,&nbsp;Itnan Oscco-Medina,&nbsp;Jazmín Yurema Maraví-Loyola,&nbsp;L. David Huayta-Hinojosa","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70173","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent years, Peruvian coffee production has increasingly focused on specialty coffees, with cup quality (CQ) as a key criterion. While previous studies have characterized the Coffee Germplasm Collection of the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (CGC-INIA), few studies have analyzed coffee cup quality. The present study assessed the association between agro-morphological traits and sensory quality of CGC-INIA. A total of 123 accessions from six departments were evaluated during two crop seasons (2022–2023 and 2023–2024). Fourteen agro-morphological traits (morphological, reproductive, and phytosanitary) and cup quality were recorded. Mean cup quality of the accessions was 81.56 points, which is classified as “very good” according to the Specialty Coffee Association. Most traits remained stable across seasons, except for fruit production and two phytosanitary traits (leaf miner infestation and rust incidence). Correlation analysis showed weak associations between individual agro-morphological traits and CQ (<i>r</i> &lt; 0.3). Principal component analysis explained 28.6% of the total variance in the first two components, indicating limited overall association between agro-morphological variation and sensory quality. Generalized linear model results showed that Plant height (PH) and young shoot color (YSC) were the only traits positively associated with CQ. However, the weak associations and small effect sizes indicate that PH and YSC should be considered complementary indicators in CQ evaluation, and only within integrated selection frameworks that combine phenotypic, genetic, environmental, and management factors to improve specialty coffee quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70173","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148174328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}