The guarani word “yvy” means land. Land that has several other meanings. For the native people of the Americas, the earth is our great mother. The one who gave us life, the food of today and that of our children tomorrow. Therefore, it must be respected and preserved. In yvy, the land is a stage, a setting for stories, adventures, mysteries and visions. The thing to be explored is the ability to challenge the limits of our visions, world and universe. Follow Eva’s adventures, an native “mi...

Discusses latest research on sorghum structure, chemistry and physiologyReviews varied uses of sorghum as a feed and food grain, forage and energy cropIncludes case studies of key challenges facing sorghum cultivation in regions such as Asia, Africa and South America

This book presents some of the work presented at the 3rd International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability—ICoWEFS 2023, with topics delving into critical global themes. Encompassing four pivotal domains—Water and Circular Economy, Energy, Agrifood, and Sustainability—this book covers cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. Within the ambit of Water and Circular Economy, the discussions span from the sustainable management of water resources, urban and industrial wat...

This volume presents the proceedings of ICoWEFS 2025, featuring a curated selection of Agrifood‑focused research papers that highlight current developments and emerging trends across Agriculture, Food Systems, Nutrition, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Diets, alongside contributions addressing natural resource management, high‑tech solutions, and environmental sustai...

This book delves into the critical intersections of food systems, sustainability, and resource management, exploring innovative approaches and research from various disciplines. With a focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, the book addresses topics such as eco-labels, food waste quantification, bioactive food components, and the role of smallholder farmers in emerging e-marketplaces.Divided into two core sessions, the book covers a wide range of topics es...

This book publishes some papers presented at the 4th International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2024), a major forum to foster innovation and exchange knowledge in the water-energy-food nexus. The world is facing unprecedented challenges to mitigate climate change and adapt to its negative impacts, affecting global economy and society. Europe intends to take the lead on the transition to sustainability, as a chief priority of Horizon Europe is a European Gree...

This book presents selected papers dedicated to Sustainability and Energy presented at the ICOWEFS 2025 edition, offering a broad overview of current research and practical innovations across environmental management, renewable energy, sustainable cities, ecological conservation, circular economy solutions, and emerging technologies. Readers will find contributions spanning topics such as climate impacts, green infrastructure, biodiversity, sustainable materials, energy optimization, waste...

This book presents the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability – ICoWEFS 2021, a major forum to foster innovation and exchange knowledge in the water-energy-food nexus, embracing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, bringing together leading academics, researchers and industrial experts. It contains the work of authors from 33 countries.

This book publishes some papers presented at The International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2023), a major forum to foster innovation and exchange knowledge in the water-energy-food nexus. The topics covered embrace the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, including Future trends in Water Security, Smart Technologies in Sustainable Energy Production Systems, Circular systems for rural and urban food and Integrated Ecosystems Management....