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Economic and health benefit of millet production
No full textMillets are thought to have been cultivated since 8000 BC, making them one of the oldest foods that humans have ever eaten. In the world's dry and semi-arid tropics, millets (Panicum miliaceum L.) have long been traditionally the source of income, because it is the primary source of protein, high in vitamins, minerals, nutrient and dietary energy. The economic and health benefits of millet are explained in detail in this paper. Wheat, maize, and rice are the three grains that produce the most grain and have the highest yields. Millet grain is similar in quality to wheat, maize, and rice. The production of millet in the world records a growing trend. The world surface of millet in 2023 was 31.33 million ha, with a yield of 956 kg/ha and a total production of 31.59 million tons. Millet has many health advantages. Many studies have suggested that millet consumption may help prevent liver disease. The lignans found in millet help prevent breast cancer and other hormone-dependent cancers, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease. The ability of millet proteins to regulate cholesterol metabolism makes them an excellent addition to the human diet, especially in light of HDL's anti-atherogenic qualities
Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. honey plants-for nutrition and health
No full textPhacelia tanacetifolia Benth. is honey plants (Hydrolaceae subfamily of the Boraginaceae family). Phacelia tanacetifolia is a commercial species that beekeepers have long recognised as a favourite foraging plant for honeybees with a high potential for honey yield. Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. is a highly appealing crop because of its deep blue blossoms and potent, pleasant scent. Up to 4.5 milligrammes of nectar with a 28% sugar content can be obtained from a single bloom. It has a high potential for honey yield, between 500 and 1200 kg of phacelia honey can be produced on 1 hectare. Lightbeige to white, phacelia honey has a fine, pleasant flavor—a good, subtle lemony scent and taste
Guidelines and best practices on the use of multi-omics and phenotyping technologies in crop improvement
No full textThis document summarizes the guidelines and best practices for crop phenotyping and genotyping for mproved resilience as developed, standardized and validated by CROPINNO partners. The aim was to develop guidelines and share best practices on how the multi-omics and phenotyping tools used in research projects at all participants can be utilized to set up future research projects and the Climate Crop Centre in Serbia. The best-practices at the established phenotyping centre of Jülich Plant Phenotyping Center (JPPC) at FZJ and UNIPD Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), with long record of application of -omics technologies and cooperation with the industry, were collected guidelines, along with insights from University of Rostock and recommendations from CSIC, who is one of the founders of The Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) that has extensive experience in leading-edge research of the molecular basis of genetic characters of interest in plants and farm animals, and in the applications of molecular approaches for breeding of species important for agriculture and food production. In the following we report the developed guidelines and summarize the shared best practices on the use of multi-omics (2.1) and phenotyping (2.2.) technologies in crop improvement
Report on establishment of Research Funding Office
No full textReport on establishment of Research Funding Office is a deliverable of the CROPINNO project, funded as a HORIZON Coordination and Support Action by the European Commission under its Horizon Europe (HE) Programme. It is produced in the scope of Task 4.4 within Work Package 4: Strengthening research management and administration capacity. This document describes the establishment, organization and auspices of IFVCNS Division for Project Management. Report on establishment of Research Funding Office was drafted by IFVCNS, which is the leader of T4.4, with input from all partners
Transcriptomics for decoding recurrent drought stress responses for resilience in tomato
No full textThis is a training material from webinar series Why are omics important for plant breeding held online on Tuesdays in April 2025 by UNIPD within CROPINNO project. The material gives an overview of transcriptomic layer of recurrent stress responses, Conditional Analysis, Time series analysis, WGCNA - weighted gene correlation networks for analysis, Hub genes, and data integration
Second report from short-term visits, Communication School and Workshop on Management of Research Infrastructure
No full textSecond report from short-term visits, Communication School and Workshop on Management of Research Infrastructure is a deliverable of the CROPINNO project, funded as a HORIZON Coordination and Support Action by the European Commission under its Horizon Europe (HE) Programme. It is produced in the scope of Tasks 4.1., 4.2., 4.3.and 4.4 within Work Package 4: Strengthening research management and administration capacity. This document summarizes the activities completed within those four Tasks from M16 to M36 of the project, in accordance with D6.1 Mobility Plan. Second report from short-term visits, Communication School and Workshop on Management of Research Infrastructure was drafted by IFVCNS, with input from leaders of the respective Tasks
Sadržaj fotosintetskih pigmenata u organski i konvencionalno proizvedenom semenu kukuruza i soje
No full textFotosintetski pigmenti u semenu imaju važnu ulogu kao indikatori fiziološke zrelosti, vitalnosti i potencijala za klijanje, kao i odraz uslova proizvodnje. Cilj ove studije bio je da ispitaju razlike u sadržaju hlorofila a i b i ukupnih karotenoida u semenu kukuruza (sorta Rumenka) i soje (sorta Kaća) iz organske i konvencionalne proizvodnje
Medicinal Herbs in Maintenance of Menopause
No full textTherapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants: The Science Behind Natural Remedies, investigates the bioactive compounds and functionality of medicinal plants and herbs which are recommended to help certain health conditions and overall well-being while highlighting cultivation that can be done sustainably to promote biodiversity conservation
Economic Seed Production and Storage of Fiber Crops in Gene Banks in Serbia
No full textGene banks encompass various methods of storing desirable genetic material such as whole plants, plant parts, or seeds (seed banks). Mismanagement of natural resources and climate change are contributing to the accelerated disappearance of plant species. Preserving old varieties for breeding purposes allows for greater genetic variability and adaptation to environmental changes. The specifics of agricultural production are heavily influenced by the external environment and the way resources are utilized. A plant gene bank serves as a crucial tool for conserving collections of plant genetic resources which are collected, characterized, and multiplied under strictly controlled conditions by international standards. In agriculture, the genetic resources of plants consist of genotypes, local populations, and old and new varieties. This chapter focuses on fiber crops, specifically hemp and linseed, detailing how seeds are stored in Serbia and the method used for their production, effectively preserving genetic resources in nature. The Institute IFVCNS in Serbia cultivars linseed varieties “NS Marko” and “NS Primus” as well as hemp varieties “Helena” and “Marina.” This chapter shows the institutions that deal with the preservation of genetic plant material in Serbia, as well as the types of material and methods of preservation. This chapter aims to show not only the specific methods of storing seeds and planting material in gene banks but also the important aspects of their production
Effects of cereal-legume cropping systems on soil fertility in extreme weather conditions
No full textIntercropping is often regarded as a promising strategy for improving soil fertility and nutrient availability, particularly under extreme weather conditions. One of the most common intercropping combinations involves cereals and legumes, known for their potential positive effects on soil properties. Therefore, this study examined the short-term impact of intercropping lentil-oat (80% - 20% of the pure stands seeding rate) and field peas with barley (70% - 30% of the pure stands seeding rate) on soil chemical properties in comparison to their respective pure stands. For this purpose, two experiments were conducted at the experimental fields of the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops in Novi Sad, Serbia, during 2024, a year characterized by record high temperatures and severe drought. Soil samples were analyzed for total carbon (C), total nitrogen (N), available phosphorus (AL-P205), and available potassium (AL-K20) at depths of 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm. A randomized complete block design was employed, and soil samples were collected at the end of the growing season. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences in soil nutrient concentrations among treatments. Duncan's multiple range test further distinguished the performance of intercropped and pure stand treatments. The results indicated that intercropping influenced soil nutrient distribution, particularly in deeper soil layers. In the lentil-oat trial, oat pure stand had the highest total C content at both depths, whereas intercropping resulted in intermediate values. In the field pea-barley trial, barley pure stand showed higher total C in the topsoil, while field peas retained more C in the subsoil. Total N content was generally higher in lentil-oat intercropping than in pure stands, as well as in field pea-barley intercropping and field peas pure stand compared to barley alone. This effect was especially noticeable in deeper soil layers, suggesting that intercropping helps reduce nitrogen depletion. Phosphorus availability was highest under intercropping in the lentil-oat system and under barley pure stand in the field pea-barley system, with statistically significant differences observed in deeper layer. Potassium levels were highest in pure stand lentil and barley in their respective trials, while intercropping resulted in slightly lower values. This study confirms that intercropping systems enhance nitrogen and phosphorus availability while influencing carbon sequestration and potassium distribution in the soil profile, particularly in response to extreme climatic conditions. However, since this research was conducted as a one-year trial, long-term studies are necessary to fully evaluate the sustained benefits of intercropping compared to pure stand cropping systems.[https://www.agrobiodiversityalongthevaluechain.eu/