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View article: Nitrogen supplying capability of wool pellets as an alternative fertilizer depending on soil biological activity
Nitrogen supplying capability of wool pellets as an alternative fertilizer depending on soil biological activity Open
Pellets made from waste wool, typically sourced from sheep shearing residues generated by the textile or wool industry, have recently emerged as a promising alternative for plant nutrition. However, limited information is available on the …
View article: Predicting growth parameters of biofertilizer inoculated pepper, using root capacitance assessments and artificial neural networks in two soils
Predicting growth parameters of biofertilizer inoculated pepper, using root capacitance assessments and artificial neural networks in two soils Open
Monitoring the root system plays an important role in understanding plant physiological processes; however, its assessment using non-destructive methods remains challenging. Here, we evaluate the utility of root capacitance ( C R ) as a pr…
View article: Continuous high-yield fast neutron generation with few-cycle laser pulses at 10 Hz for applications
Continuous high-yield fast neutron generation with few-cycle laser pulses at 10 Hz for applications Open
We present a laser-based neutron source that produces $1.8 \times 10^5$ neutrons/s with a conversion rate of $7.8 \times 10^5$ neutrons/J. Laser pulses of 12 fs and 23 mJ were focused onto a 430-nm-thick heavy water liquid sheet at a 10 Hz…
View article: An attempt for analysing the agricultural performance and potential in Romania on NUTS3 county level
An attempt for analysing the agricultural performance and potential in Romania on NUTS3 county level Open
Present study proposes to give a snapshot view on the Romanian agriculture regarding its potential and performance. The analysis is made with recent datasets referring to the year 2020. County level (NUTS3) calculations have been made to g…
View article: Limited effect of mycorrhizal inoculation depending on soil type and fertilization level in a central European field trial
Limited effect of mycorrhizal inoculation depending on soil type and fertilization level in a central European field trial Open
Recent trends indicate a substantial increase in the application of mycorrhizal inoculants (Myc) across Central Europe. These inoculants are projected to contribute to a reduction in fertilizer dependency and to facilitate the mobilization…
View article: Residues of Symbiont Cover Crops Improving Corn Growth and Soil-Dependent Health Parameters
Residues of Symbiont Cover Crops Improving Corn Growth and Soil-Dependent Health Parameters Open
Cover crops have emerged as a crucial tool in promoting sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in improving soil quality and soil–plant health. This study investigates the impact of single cover crop plants each with varying fung…
View article: Evaluating the Efficacy of Selected Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms in Optimizing Plant Growth and Soil Health in Diverse Soil Types
Evaluating the Efficacy of Selected Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms in Optimizing Plant Growth and Soil Health in Diverse Soil Types Open
This study explores the efficacy of bio-efficient solutions, specifically plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs), in sustainable soil management. This research was conducted in 2020. It evaluates the impact of various single microbi…
View article: Are the Nutritional Properties of Organic Tomatoes Altered by Single and Combined Microbial Soil Inoculants?: A Multiperspective Approach
Are the Nutritional Properties of Organic Tomatoes Altered by Single and Combined Microbial Soil Inoculants?: A Multiperspective Approach Open
Biologically active compounds are key-important ingredients of tomato fruits, especially those produced by organic agricultural practices. Being biologically effective soil treatments, microbial inoculants can improve soil quality through …
View article: Bacterial Community Structure Responds to Soil Management in the Rhizosphere of Vine Grape Vineyards
Bacterial Community Structure Responds to Soil Management in the Rhizosphere of Vine Grape Vineyards Open
The microbial communities of the rhizospheres of vineyards have been subject to a considerable body of research, but it is still unclear how the applied soil cultivation methods are able to change the structure, composition, and level of d…
View article: Effectiveness of bio-effectors on maize, wheat and tomato performance and phosphorus acquisition from greenhouse to field scales in Europe and Israel: a meta-analysis
Effectiveness of bio-effectors on maize, wheat and tomato performance and phosphorus acquisition from greenhouse to field scales in Europe and Israel: a meta-analysis Open
Biostimulants (Bio-effectors, BEs) comprise plant growth-promoting microorganisms and active natural substances that promote plant nutrient-acquisition, stress resilience, growth, crop quality and yield. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of…
View article: Módszertani fejlesztés mikrobiális oltótörzsek gyors hatásvizsgálatára két tesztnövénnyel
Módszertani fejlesztés mikrobiális oltótörzsek gyors hatásvizsgálatára két tesztnövénnyel Open
We investigated the effect of different microbial species on the germination and growth of white mustard (Sinapis alba L.) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), tested for two weeks. The experiment was carried out in a cell tray, fil…
View article: Characterisation of Luvisols Based on Wide-Scale Biological Properties in a Long-Term Organic Matter Experiment
Characterisation of Luvisols Based on Wide-Scale Biological Properties in a Long-Term Organic Matter Experiment Open
Soil organic matter is a biological system that functions as an integrated whole. These assemblies have different properties, functions, and decomposition times. SOM is one of the main determinants of soil productivity. Our studies were ca…
View article: Variability in litter inputs affecting soil fungi and bacteria through moisture and carbon content in forest soil
Variability in litter inputs affecting soil fungi and bacteria through moisture and carbon content in forest soil Open
Soil organic matter content is a main driver of soil functions and ecosystem services. Various quantity of litter inputs was studied in a Quercetum-petraeae-cerris forest in northeastern Hungary at the Síkfőkút DIRT (Detritus Input and Rem…
View article: Impact of symbiotic mycorrhiza interrelation in some soil biological parameters and growth of five cover crops
Impact of symbiotic mycorrhiza interrelation in some soil biological parameters and growth of five cover crops Open
Cover crops serve as an essential source of nutrients in the soil and generally improve the soil’s properties. Cover crops’ production is considered a benefit of the soil quality; by protecting the soil from erosion, reducing the weeds and…
View article: Characteristics and Applications of Biochar in Soil–Plant Systems: A Short Review of Benefits and Potential Drawbacks
Characteristics and Applications of Biochar in Soil–Plant Systems: A Short Review of Benefits and Potential Drawbacks Open
The available literary data suggest the general applicability and benefits of different biochar products in various soil–plant–environment systems. Due to its high porosity, biochar might generally improve the physicochemical and biologica…
View article: Co-Inoculation of Organic Potato with Fungi and Bacteria at High Disease Severity of Rhizoctonia solani and Streptomyces spp. Increases Beneficial Effects
Co-Inoculation of Organic Potato with Fungi and Bacteria at High Disease Severity of Rhizoctonia solani and Streptomyces spp. Increases Beneficial Effects Open
Rhizobacteria-based technologies may constitute a viable option for biological fertilization and crop protection. The effects of two microbial inoculants (1) PPS: Pseudomonas protegens, P. jessenii and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia biocontr…
View article: Microbiological Effectivity Evaluation of New Poultry Farming Organic Waste Recycling
Microbiological Effectivity Evaluation of New Poultry Farming Organic Waste Recycling Open
Due to the intensification of the poultry sector, poultry manure is being produced in increasing quantities, and its on-site management is becoming a critical problem. Animal health problems can be solved by stricter the veterinary and env…
View article: Biotic and abiotic risks of soil biochar treatment for food safety and human health
Biotic and abiotic risks of soil biochar treatment for food safety and human health Open
Pyrolysis technology facilitates the heating of organic waste biomass in a very low oxygen environment to temperatures over 400 °C. The high carbon content and surface area of the char produced via slow pyrolysis makes it suitable for a ra…
View article: Optimization of increasing biochar doses with soil–plant–microbial functioning and nutrient uptake of maize
Optimization of increasing biochar doses with soil–plant–microbial functioning and nutrient uptake of maize Open
Biochar is an industrial product made from organic wastes thought pyrolysis process and its application to soil–plant systems is known to result several benefits. Care should be however needed to select the appropriate doses, as a function…
View article: Effect of Detritus Manipulation on Different Organic Matter Decompositions in Temperate Deciduous Forest Soils
Effect of Detritus Manipulation on Different Organic Matter Decompositions in Temperate Deciduous Forest Soils Open
Soil organic matter supply is mainly derived from plant litter. The early stages of litter degradation is a very dynamic process. Thus, its study is important for understanding litter degradation and the control factors of different biomes…
View article: Potentials of indoor lettuce production in natural forest soil at limited watering
Potentials of indoor lettuce production in natural forest soil at limited watering Open
Indoor farming in the global vertical farming market has been growing by more than 8% annually since 2010 and 31.6% growth is expected by 2025. It promises to be a possible future form of agricultural practices producing local, fresh, high…
View article: Soil Microbial Parameters and Synergies Between Bean Growth and Microbial Inoculums as A Dependence of Five Soils with Different Characteristics
Soil Microbial Parameters and Synergies Between Bean Growth and Microbial Inoculums as A Dependence of Five Soils with Different Characteristics Open
The objective of the present study was to monitor the soil biological parameters.We used the bean as a test plant, grown in five soils with different texture and organic-matter content and estimated them (biomass production and shoot lengt…
View article: Salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria enhanced salinity tolerance of salt-tolerant alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) cultivars at high salinity
Salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria enhanced salinity tolerance of salt-tolerant alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) cultivars at high salinity Open
Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) plant growth decreases when cultivated under salinity or irrigated with salty water. Inoculation with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is a method for mitigating the harmful effects of salinity on plants…
View article: Mutation induction in sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) by fast neutron irradiation
Mutation induction in sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) by fast neutron irradiation Open
Basil species are highly sensitive to exterior environmental conditions and its consequences lead to great economic and agronomic losses. In this research, a mutation method was optimized out for creating a new variety of Ocimum basilicum …
View article: Effect of irrigation with saline water on ion homeostasis and forage dry yield in Alfalfa ecotypes application of high salty water for Alfalfa plants irrigation
Effect of irrigation with saline water on ion homeostasis and forage dry yield in Alfalfa ecotypes application of high salty water for Alfalfa plants irrigation Open
Salinity stress is a brutal environmental stress which decreases the yield production of plants. Questions rise on which of the ionic stress or lack of water has deleterious effects on plants forage dry yield. Also, questions remain on whe…
View article: Improved soil and tomato quality by some biofertilizer products
Improved soil and tomato quality by some biofertilizer products Open
The use of microbial inoculums is a part of sustainable agricultural practices. Among various bioeffectors, the phosphorus-mobilizing bacteria are frequently used.
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of some industria…