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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 21 November 2024

CP24046Profiling the omega-3 content of annual and perennial forages during growth and development and the relationship with other quality parameters

E. H. Clayton 0000-0002-3302-3781, T. J. Dale, P. Orchard, H. M. Burns, W. M. Pitt, S. M. Hildebrand and J. B. Ward
 

Omega-3 levels in pasture-fed beef and lamb are related to its availability in the forage plants grazed by livestock. We measured how omega-3 levels changed at different stages of plant development in four species of forages in south-eastern Australia. Omega-3 was richest in clover and least abundant in oats, diminishing as plants matured. Grazing forages at earlier developmental stages and maximising the amount of crude protein available for growth will increase the amount of omega-3 in plant material.

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Published online 19 November 2024

CP24148The effect of Tithonia diversifolia in a silvopastoral system with Urochloa brizantha cv. Xaraés

Vagner Ovani 0000-0003-2179-5861, Ana Maria Kruger, Beatriz Elisa Bizzuti, Simón Pérez-Márquez, Paulo de Mello Tavares Lima, Rogério Martins Maurício, Helder Louvandini and Adibe Luiz Abdalla
 

Brazil is a major global producer of animal-derived food, but faces significant challenges due to unsustainable and environmentally damaging practices, such as degraded and unproductive pastures. In this study, we propose the use of silvopastoral systems with Tithonia diversifolia (a shrubby forage from tropical regions) as an alternative to overcome these challenges. Our findings show increased forage production, offering economic and environmental benefits for farmers and providing a sustainable practice for the Brazilian livestock sector.

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Published online 11 November 2024

CP24161Effects of Italian ryegrass desiccation timing on corn performance: is growth inhibition due to the release of plant allelochemicals or nitrogen immobilization?

José A. Marchese 0000-0002-9010-3403, Michelangelo M. Trezzi, Silvia Scariotto, Fortunato B. Pagnoncelli, Antonio P. Brusamarello, Helis M. Salomão, Laércio R. Sartor, Tatiane L. C. Oldoni, Craig D. Rogers and Marcus V. Talamini
 

There is disagreement among researchers and farmers about the best timing of Italian ryegrass desiccation before corn sowing. The influence of ryegrass desiccation times before sowing on corn grain yield and phytotoxicity bioassays suggest an important allelopathic effect. To avoid loss of grain yield, it is recommended that the planting of corn should take place at least 20 days post-desiccation of the ryegrass straw.

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Published online 11 November 2024

CP23065Production losses caused by red leather leaf in hay and milling oats

Rama Harinath Reddy Dadu 0000-0002-9699-4518, Mark S. McLean and Grant J. Hollaway
 

Red leather leaf is a common disease of oats in south-eastern Australia, with unknown impacts on hay and grain yield and quality. The oat Industry needs this information on disease management to avoid major production losses and potential loss to export markets. We show that this disease can cause significant losses, with up to 3.5 t/ha (22%) biomass loss in hay oats and 1.1 t/ha (21%) grain yield loss in milling oats. This demonstrates the need for appropriate management strategies.

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Published online 31 October 2024

CP24125Canopy structure and herbage intake rate of three tropical forage grasses cultivated as pure or mixed stands

Emanoella Karol Saraiva Otaviano 0000-0002-4810-9457, Alexandre Fameli Mammana, Caio Macret Gomes, Alex Marciano dos Santos Silva, Larissa Fernanda Garcia Carvalho, André Fischer Sbrissia, Rodrigo Amorim Barbosa, Lynn E. Sollenberger and Sila Carneiro da Silva 0000-0001-9104-3353
 

Increasing pasture biodiversity using forage grass species with complementary traits may be an alternative to traditional monocultures in tropical regions. This study investigated the relationship between pasture characteristics and herbage intake, indicating that combining tropical forage grass species is possible without compromising pasture dynamics and grazing animal responses. By optimizing forage diversity, we highlight the importance of species selection and seasonal complementarity for maintaining pasture structure and providing an optimal grazing environment for animals throughout the year.

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Published online 22 October 2024

CP24195Subsoil testing required to detect the rundown of soil potassium to deficient levels for wheat production on loam-textured soils

Craig A. Scanlan 0000-0002-2199-9939, Richard Bell 0000-0002-7756-3755, Miaomiao Cheng and Tim Boyes
 

Long term negative balances for potassium (K) in Western Australia have led to the appearance of K deficiency in crops grown on loam-textured soils. A series of trials confirmed that K deficiency is occurring in wheat grown on these soils and that soil testing to 0–40 cm depth is required to confidently assess the adequacy of soil K supply. Monitoring of shoot K concentration at stem elongation can be used to guide in-season fertiliser K applications.

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Published online 15 October 2024

CP24227Liming acidic soils creates profits, land use options but often more emissions

S. Kharel, C. d’Abbadie, A. Abadi Ghadim, C. Gazey and R. Kingwell 0000-0003-0324-9488
 

Increased soil acidification is a challenge in modern farming. Liming can be an effective, yet expensive soil ameliorant. This research finds that liming is often profitable yet mostly increases emissions, but it does help sustain more diverse land use sequences.

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Published online 08 October 2024

CP24160Understanding the genetic landscape of flowering time variation in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. and its diploid progenitors: unravelling the role of selection and cytoplasmic backgrounds

Simarjeet K. Sra, Javed Akhatar, Snehdeep Kaur, Chhaya Atri and Surinder S. Banga 0000-0001-8209-7341
 

Brassica juncea is farmed around the world, and varies widely in flowering time and the need for cold temperatues to trigger flowering. We used a range of molecular techniques to understand the genetics and evolution underpinning that variation, in contemporary breeds and ancestor species.

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

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Published online 07 October 2024

CP24128Assessing the population structure and genetic diversity of wheat germplasm with the iPBS-retrotransposons marker system

Nurettin Baran 0000-0003-2212-3274
 

Wheat, a vital global food source, faces production limitations due to climate-induced stresses. Developing resilient cultivars is crucial. Genetic diversity aids in identifying variations for improved cultivars. This study utilised iPBS-retrotransposons to characterise wheat germplasm, yielding 170 bands. Genetic distance highlighted G9 and G60 as genetically distinct genotypes. Different methods identified three or four distinct groups of genotypes amongst the studied germplasm. This informs targeted breeding strategies for enhanced wheat 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 01 October 2024

CP24189A holistic view of potato genetics: meta-analysis of QTLs controlling agronomic and morphological traits

Zahra Hajibarat, Abbas Saidi 0000-0001-6721-5389, Mehrshad Zeinalabedini, Vahid Shariati, Ahmad Mousapour Gorji and Mohammad Reza Ghaffari
 

For decades, potato breeding has been hindered by high diversity and genetic complexity. We identified the individual locations of genes that contribute to potato yield, by analysing data from 14 prior studies. This knowledge will accelerate breeding programmes.

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

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Published online 27 September 2024

CP24019Reduced irrigation in high rainfall years and winter application of nitrogen reduce granulation in Imperial mandarin (Citrus reticulata cv. Imperial)

Helen J. Hofman, Hanna Toegel, Siegrid C. Parfitt and Malcolm W. Smith
 

Granulation, a physiological disorder in which citrus fruit are white, dry and tasteless, is a significant problem for Imperial mandarins in Australia. We discovered that excessive irrigation and insufficient nitrogen fertilisation are important causes of granulation and three key strategies to minimise granulation are to maintain high crop loads, reduce irrigation after flowering, and apply sufficient nitrogen in winter. This research will improve fruit quality for the consumer and financial returns to growers.

CP24019 Abstract  |  CP24019 Full Text  | CP24019PDF (4.7 MB)   Open Access Article

Published online 27 September 2024

CP24156Microbial genes highlight different trends in short term for N cycling in historical alpine pastures

Salvatore Raniolo 0000-0003-1989-0376, Laura Maretto, Maurizio Ramanzin, Piergiorgio Stevanato, Giuseppe Concheri, Andrea Squartini and Enrico Sturaro
 

Soil microbial communities are fundamental for ecosystem nutrient cycles, but they are relatively underexplored in alpine pastures – seminatural grasslands important for mountain livestock systems. We investigated microbial functions related to the nitrogen cycle in three historical alpine pastures for one summer. Microbial nitrogen functions showed a general inertia in respect to soil variation and grazing disturbance. This has ramifications for future improvement of pasture management in mountain livestock systems.

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Published online 12 September 2024

CP24143Inoculation of halotolerant plant-growth-promoting bacteria improved the growth of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) in saline and nonsaline soils

María Florencia Yañez-Yazlle 0000-0002-1623-5715, Michelangelo Locatelli 0009-0004-4227-2001, Martín Moises Acreche 0000-0002-3963-8883, Verónica Beatriz Rajal 0000-0002-2290-8920 and Verónica Patricia Irazusta 0000-0001-7436-8543
 

Salinity is a major threat to global agriculture due to the loss of productive land and the sensitivity of most crops, limiting the variety of production. Halotolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria show promise for increasing stress tolerance of sensitive crops like chia (Salvia hispanica). This research is the first to evaluate inoculation of soil for chia plants with free-living bacteria of this kind. The bacteria tested improved plant growth and stress tolerance, showing their potential as bioinoculants for crops under salt stress.

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Published online 12 September 2024

CP24025Improving heat tolerance in betel palm (Areca catechu) by characterisation and expression analyses of heat shock proteins under thermal stress

Osama Alam 0000-0002-6329-8428, Adeel Khan, Wasi Ullah Khan, Waqas Ahmad Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad and Latif Ullah Khan
 

We investigate the role of some genes in betel palm under thermal stress, an increasing problem for the plant’s survival as climate change progresses. This gene family plays a fundamental role in tolerating heat stress. We identified 34 genes, of which eight exhibited enhanced expression under heat stress. The role of this gene family in betel palm’s heat tolerance mechanisms is revealed, providing valuable insights into the plant’s ability to withstand heat stress in a changing climate.

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

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Published online 12 September 2024

CP23340Mapping pasture dieback impact and recovery using an aerial imagery time series: a central Queensland case study

Phillip B. McKenna 0000-0002-4441-1683, Natasha Ufer, Vanessa Glenn, Neil Dale, Tayla Carins, Trung h. Nguyen, Melody B. Thomson, Anthony J. Young, Stuart Buck, Paul Jones and Peter D. Erskine
 

Pasture dieback has been affecting the health and productivity of pastures in eastern Queensland and northern NSW. We used aerial imagery to map and compare pasture dieback spread patterns in three land use areas: grazed pasture, ungrazed pasture and rehabilitated pasture following coal mining. The fastest rate of spread was recorded in ungrazed pasture followed by rehabilitation and grazed pastures. Flora surveys showed that dieback-impacted sites shifted from buffel grass to forb dominated pastures.

CP23340 Abstract  |  CP23340 Full Text  | CP23340PDF (4 MB)  | CP23340Supplementary Material (2.9 MB)   Open Access Article

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  10. A uniform gene and chromosome nomenclature system for oat (Avena spp.)

    Crop and Pasture Science 75 (1)
    Eric N. Jellen 0000-0002-7906-4845, Charlene P. Wight 0000-0003-1410-5631, Manuel Spannagl, Victoria C. Blake, James Chong, Matthias H. Herrmann, Catherine J. Howarth, Yung-Fen Huang, Jia Juqing, Andreas Katsiotis, Tim Langdon, Chengdao Li 0000-0002-9653-2700, Robert Park, Nicholas A. Tinker, Taner Z. Sen 0000-0002-5553-6190

Collections

Collections are a curation of articles relevant to a topical research area

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 Editors
Sajid Fiaz (University of Haripur, Pakistan)
Muhammad Jawad Umer (Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China)
Hafiz Husnain Nawaz (Free University Of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy)

Last Updated: 15 Oct 2024

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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