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52nd ISTANBUL Global Congress on Research in Agriculture and Soil Sciences (IRASS-26) June 1-3, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye)
. Soil Science (Pedology and Edaphology) Soil science focuses on the formation, classification, and physical/chemical properties of the "living skin" of the Earth. Soil Genesis and Morphology: Weathering processes (Physical, Chemical, Biological). Soil forming factors (Parent material, Climate, Organisms, Topography, Time). Soil profiling and horizonation (O, A, E, B, C, R layers). Soil Physics: Soil texture and structure. Water retention and hydraulic conductivity. Soil aeration and temperature regimes. Soil Chemistry: Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and pH regulation. Nutrient cycling (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium). Soil salinity and sodicity. Soil Biology: The Soil Food Web (Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa). Mycorrhizal associations. Decomposition and organic matter transformation. 2. Agronomy and Crop Science This area deals with the theory and practice of field-crop production and soil management. Crop Physiology: Photosynthesis and transpiration. Plant growth regulators and hormones. Stress physiology (Drought, Heat, Salinity). Plant Breeding and Genetics: Hybridization and selection. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and CRISPR technology. Seed science and technology. Cropping Systems: Monoculture vs. Polyculture. Crop rotation and intercropping. Cover cropping and green manure. 3. Agricultural Engineering and Technology The application of engineering principles to boost efficiency and sustainability. Water Management: Irrigation systems (Drip, Sprinkler, Surface). Drainage engineering. Water-use efficiency (WUE). Farm Power and Machinery: Tractors and implements. Harvesting technology. Precision Agriculture (GPS, GIS, and Remote Sensing). Protected Cultivation: Greenhouse management. Hydroponics, Aeroponics, and Aquaponics. 4. Plant Protection (Pathology and Entomology) Ensuring crop health by managing "biotic" stresses. Plant Pathology: Fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases. Epidemiology and disease forecasting. Agricultural Entomology: Insect morphology and classification. Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Biological control agents. Weed Science: Weed biology and competition. Herbicide classification and resistance. 5. Sustainable Agriculture and Ecology Focusing on the long-term viability of the environment and food systems. Agroecology: Nutrient cycling in agroecosystems. Biodiversity in farming. Conservation Agriculture: No-till/Minimum tillage. Soil conservation and erosion control. Organic Farming: Certification standards. Natural pest control and composting. Climate-Smart Agriculture: Carbon sequestration in soils. Adaptation strategies for climate change. 6. Agricultural Economics and Extension The human and financial side of the industry. Agribusiness Management: Supply chain and logistics. Farm accounting and finance. Agricultural marketing and trade. Agricultural Extension: Technology transfer to farmers. Rural sociology and community development.
