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View article: Growth and development of six cover crops in the Czech Republic
Growth and development of six cover crops in the Czech Republic Open
The cultivation of cover crops brings a number of benefits and a range of species that can be used as cover crops is relatively wide. In our research, we studied the growth and development of six cover crop species: purple tansy (Phacelia …
View article: Light Assisted Phytoextraction of Landfill Leachate: An Effective Tool to Attenuate Pollutants in Landfill Leachate
Light Assisted Phytoextraction of Landfill Leachate: An Effective Tool to Attenuate Pollutants in Landfill Leachate Open
In the presented experiment, we tested the influence of irrigation with different proportions of leachate collected from the leachate sump of municipal solid waste landfill in combination with LED light on the capacity of model plant to re…
View article: Fermentation parameters and nutritional value of silages from fodder mallow ( <i>Malva verticillata</i> L.), white sweet clover ( <i>Melilotus albus</i> Medik.), and their mixtures
Fermentation parameters and nutritional value of silages from fodder mallow ( <i>Malva verticillata</i> L.), white sweet clover ( <i>Melilotus albus</i> Medik.), and their mixtures Open
The goal of this experiment was to compare fermentation parameters and the nutritional value of silages made of fodder mallow ( Malva verticillata L.), white sweet clover ( Melilotus albus Medik.), and their mixtures. Chopped plants of Mal…
View article: The Effect of Soil Heterogeneity on the Content of Macronutrients and Micronutrients in the Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
The Effect of Soil Heterogeneity on the Content of Macronutrients and Micronutrients in the Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Open
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the most important legumes currently grown. It is an important source of proteins and nutrients, such as calcium, potassium and iron. As a result, precise crop management is necessary for maximizing …
View article: Effect of Mycotoxins in Silage on Biogas Production
Effect of Mycotoxins in Silage on Biogas Production Open
Mycotoxins can pose a threat to biogas production as they can contaminate the feedstock used in biogas production, such as agricultural crops and other organic materials. This research study evaluated the contents of deoxynivalenol (DON), …
View article: Effect of Legumes Intercropped with Maize on Biomass Yield and Subsequent Biogas Production
Effect of Legumes Intercropped with Maize on Biomass Yield and Subsequent Biogas Production Open
The presented study deals with the use of legumes intercropped with maize for the production of biogas from silage. The main goal was to find out whether silages made from mixed cultures can be used in biogas production and how the use of …
View article: Assessment of the effect of optimised field plot size on the crop yield
Assessment of the effect of optimised field plot size on the crop yield Open
The presented research deals with the effect of plot size changes on the crop yield. Three plots were chosen in a company engaged in conventional agriculture, on which yields were monitored from 2019 using yield maps. In 2020, the plots (i…
View article: Potential for the Accumulation of PTEs in the Biomass of Melilotus albus Med. Used for Biomethane Production
Potential for the Accumulation of PTEs in the Biomass of Melilotus albus Med. Used for Biomethane Production Open
In this paper, a possible use of white sweet clover (Melilotus albus Med.) for phytoremediation was assessed. The plants were grown on soils with naturally occurring concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs). First, the content o…
View article: Effect of Drought on the Development of Deschampsia caespitosa (L.) and Selected Soil Parameters during a Three-Year Lysimetric Experiment
Effect of Drought on the Development of Deschampsia caespitosa (L.) and Selected Soil Parameters during a Three-Year Lysimetric Experiment Open
This work presents results from a field experiment which was focused on the impact of the drought period on microbial activities in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil. To demonstrate the effect of drought, the pot experiment lasted from …
View article: Possibility of using tannins to control greenhouse gas production during digestate storage
Possibility of using tannins to control greenhouse gas production during digestate storage Open
The presented paper deals with the testing of a possibility to reduce emissions of undesirable greenhouse gases (CH4, CO2; NOx) and their mixture (biogas) during the storage of digestate using applications of secondary plant metabolites (t…
View article: Anaerobic Fermentation of Silage from the Above-Ground Biomass of Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) and Maize (Zea mayse L.) as a New and Promising Input Raw Material for Biogas Production
Anaerobic Fermentation of Silage from the Above-Ground Biomass of Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) and Maize (Zea mayse L.) as a New and Promising Input Raw Material for Biogas Production Open
Research of new input raw materials for biogas plants is a very actual topic. There are only a very few studies dealing with the possibility of using silage prepared from the above-ground parts of the Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tubero…
View article: Using UAV to Identify the Optimal Vegetation Index for Yield Prediction of Oil Seed Rape (Brassica napus L.) at the Flowering Stage
Using UAV to Identify the Optimal Vegetation Index for Yield Prediction of Oil Seed Rape (Brassica napus L.) at the Flowering Stage Open
Suitability of the vegetation indices of normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), blue normalized difference vegetation index (BNDVI), and normalized difference yellowness index (NDYI) obtained by means of UAV at the flowering stage …
View article: Influence of Boron and Drought Simulation on Germinability and Hardseededness of Black Medick Seeds (Medicago lupulina L.)
Influence of Boron and Drought Simulation on Germinability and Hardseededness of Black Medick Seeds (Medicago lupulina L.) Open
This study deals with the determination of germinability of black medick ( Medicago lupulina L.) seeds in conditions of different drought intensity induced by different concentrations of PEG 8000 solutions (0.2; 0.4; 0.6 mol). Four batches…
View article: Using the Mixed Culture of Fodder Mallow (Malva verticillata L.) and White Sweet Clover (Melilotus albus Medik.) for Methane Production
Using the Mixed Culture of Fodder Mallow (Malva verticillata L.) and White Sweet Clover (Melilotus albus Medik.) for Methane Production Open
The ever-growing number of biogas plants also leads to an increasing demand for suitable, alternative plant substrates. A currently dominant plant substrate is maize silage. However, intensive cultivation of maize (Zea mays L.) as an energ…
View article: Clover Species Specific Influence on Microbial Abundance and Associated Enzyme Activities in Rhizosphere and Non-Rhizosphere Soils
Clover Species Specific Influence on Microbial Abundance and Associated Enzyme Activities in Rhizosphere and Non-Rhizosphere Soils Open
Legume cultivation, especially the clover species, has shown promoting effects on soil biological properties. However, the ways in which various clover species contribute to beneficial plant-rhizosphere soil interactions have remained negl…
View article: Effect of Seed Coating and PEG-Induced Drought on the Germination Capacity of Five Clover Crops
Effect of Seed Coating and PEG-Induced Drought on the Germination Capacity of Five Clover Crops Open
The effect of coating the seed of clover crops by water absorbing seed process (WASP) technology pelletization on its germination capacity was studied in conditions of diverse drought intensities simulated by different concentrations of po…
View article: Impact of Feeding of Legume-Cereal Mixture Silages on Dairy Cow Milk Thermostability and Quality
Impact of Feeding of Legume-Cereal Mixture Silages on Dairy Cow Milk Thermostability and Quality Open
Current changes in climate (increasing drought) and the rise in prices of protein concentrate feed are the reasons for the increasing interest in growing and production and increasing silages from legume‑cereal mixtures (LCM) in rations fo…
View article: Effects of faba bean (Vicia faba) varieties on the development of Bruchus rufimanus
Effects of faba bean (Vicia faba) varieties on the development of Bruchus rufimanus Open
The development of Bruchus rufimanus was assessed in randomised field trials from 2005 to 2007 with eight faba bean genotypes (SU 5/13, SU-BT, Mistral, Merkur, Stabil Merlin, Melodie, Divine). Significant differences, reproducible between …