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View article: Effects of biological treatments on production and quality parameters of soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill)
Effects of biological treatments on production and quality parameters of soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) Open
Innovative approaches such as seed treatment with lactic acid bacteria (LAB), mycoparasitic fungi (MPF), and entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) can improve yield and quality. A plot experiment with the variety Abaca was conducted on organically …
View article: Intensification of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Production in Organic Farming: Effects of Biological Treatments on Plant Growth, Seed Yield, and Protein Content
Intensification of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Production in Organic Farming: Effects of Biological Treatments on Plant Growth, Seed Yield, and Protein Content Open
The adoption of biological control strategies plays a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability of organic agricultural practices. A field experiment was conducted in 2023 and 2024 to evaluate the impact of biological treatments using la…
View article: Antibacterial Activity and Chemical Composition of Popular Plant Essential Oils and Their Positive Interactions in Combination
Antibacterial Activity and Chemical Composition of Popular Plant Essential Oils and Their Positive Interactions in Combination Open
Bacterial diseases are a global problem that threatens human health and cause many deaths each year. The alarming rise in bacterial resistance to modern antimicrobials is particularly concerning. In practice, this necessitates increasing t…
View article: Assessment of Soil Organic Matter and Its Microbial Role in Selected Locations in the South Bohemia Region (Czech Republic)
Assessment of Soil Organic Matter and Its Microbial Role in Selected Locations in the South Bohemia Region (Czech Republic) Open
Organic matter has a very important function in soil, without which, soil formation processes cannot take place properly. It can be divided and classified based on several aspects; the most general division is between the living and non-li…
View article: Assessing the quality and grain yield of winter wheat in the organic farming management under wheat-legume intercropping practice
Assessing the quality and grain yield of winter wheat in the organic farming management under wheat-legume intercropping practice Open
View article: Correction to: Relevance of entomopathogenic fungi in soil–plant systems
Correction to: Relevance of entomopathogenic fungi in soil–plant systems Open
View article: Comparative analysis of soil organic matter fractions, lability, stability ratios, and carbon management index in various land use types within bharatpur catchment, Chitwan District, Nepal
Comparative analysis of soil organic matter fractions, lability, stability ratios, and carbon management index in various land use types within bharatpur catchment, Chitwan District, Nepal Open
Background Land use and land cover changes have a significant impact on the dynamics of soil organic matter (SOM) and its fractions, as well as on overall soil health. This study conducted in Bharatpur Catchment, Chitwan District, Nepal, a…
View article: Quantitative Approaches in Assessing Soil Organic Matter Dynamics for Sustainable Management
Quantitative Approaches in Assessing Soil Organic Matter Dynamics for Sustainable Management Open
The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the approaches and methods used to assess the dynamics of soil organic matter (SOM). This included identifying relevant processes that describe and estimate SOM decomposition, lability, a…
View article: Enhancing Soil Organic Matter Transformation through Sustainable Farming Practices: Evaluating Labile Soil Organic Matter Fraction Dynamics and Identifying Potential Early Indicators
Enhancing Soil Organic Matter Transformation through Sustainable Farming Practices: Evaluating Labile Soil Organic Matter Fraction Dynamics and Identifying Potential Early Indicators Open
The growing global population and increasing demand for agricultural products have exerted significant pressure on agricultural systems. As a result, soil organic matter depletion and degradation have become prevalent issues, including in …
View article: Carbon Fixation and Soil Aggregation Affected by Biochar Oxidized with Hydrogen Peroxide: Considering the Efficiency of Pyrolysis Temperature
Carbon Fixation and Soil Aggregation Affected by Biochar Oxidized with Hydrogen Peroxide: Considering the Efficiency of Pyrolysis Temperature Open
Biochar, as a carbon-rich material, may have a notable influence on carbon balance, especially that in soil mediums. The oxidation of biochar modifies the biochar’s effects on the soil’s carbon dynamics. To evaluate the alteration in soil …
View article: Assessing Grain Yield and Achieving Enhanced Quality in Organic Farming: Efficiency of Winter Wheat Mixtures System
Assessing Grain Yield and Achieving Enhanced Quality in Organic Farming: Efficiency of Winter Wheat Mixtures System Open
Organic agriculture is gaining prominence nowadays; however, the quantity and quality of organic products are still a matter of discussion, and various methods are being tested to fill these gaps. A three-year field experiment was conducte…
View article: Impacts of Environmental Factors and Nutrients Management on Tomato Grown under Controlled and Open Field Conditions
Impacts of Environmental Factors and Nutrients Management on Tomato Grown under Controlled and Open Field Conditions Open
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is commonly cultivated in the greenhouse and open fields. Organic and conventional nutrients are two common inputs for crops. Since there are different methods for producing tomatoes, the four most important s…
View article: Carbon Pool Dynamic and Soil Microbial Respiration Affected by Land Use Alteration: A Case Study in Humid Subtropical Area
Carbon Pool Dynamic and Soil Microbial Respiration Affected by Land Use Alteration: A Case Study in Humid Subtropical Area Open
Alterations of soil characteristics frequently accompany adaptations of pristine areas to different land uses, and these shifts have an impact on the overall ecosystem. Soil carbon stores and atmospheric CO2 emissions are directly affected…
View article: Environmental Life Cycle Assessment in Organic and Conventional Rice Farming Systems: Using a Cradle to Farm Gate Approach
Environmental Life Cycle Assessment in Organic and Conventional Rice Farming Systems: Using a Cradle to Farm Gate Approach Open
The rising demand for agricultural products and expanding public awareness of environmental friendliness have led to the adoption of the organic farming system rather than the conventional one. The life cycle assessment (LCA) concept is a …
View article: The Impact of Pyrolysis Temperature on Biochar Properties and Its Effects on Soil Hydrological Properties
The Impact of Pyrolysis Temperature on Biochar Properties and Its Effects on Soil Hydrological Properties Open
Soil structure is a crucial constituent influencing soil organic richness, rooting systems, and soil moisture conservation. Adding biochar to the soil, which directly affects aggregation, can significantly alter the soil moisture status. T…
View article: Comparative Influence of Biochar and Zeolite on Soil Hydrological Indices and Growth Characteristics of Corn (Zea mays L.)
Comparative Influence of Biochar and Zeolite on Soil Hydrological Indices and Growth Characteristics of Corn (Zea mays L.) Open
Biochar and zeolite, due to their porous structure, are supposed to be appropriate soil amendments especially in agricultural areas with a lack of water or unsuitable soils with coarse texture. Two soil additions that are intended to assis…
View article: Feasibility of Biochar Derived from Sewage Sludge to Promote Sustainable Agriculture and Mitigate GHG Emissions—A Review
Feasibility of Biochar Derived from Sewage Sludge to Promote Sustainable Agriculture and Mitigate GHG Emissions—A Review Open
Sewage sludge (SS) has been connected to a variety of global environmental problems. Assessing the risk of various disposal techniques can be quite useful in recommending appropriate management. The preparation of sewage sludge biochar (SS…
View article: Interaction of Biochar with Chemical, Green and Biological Nitrogen Fertilizers on Nitrogen Use Efficiency Indices
Interaction of Biochar with Chemical, Green and Biological Nitrogen Fertilizers on Nitrogen Use Efficiency Indices Open
Chemical nitrogen (N) fertilizers are regarded as one of the environmental contaminants in addition to the necessity for fossil sources for their production. Conversely, it is impossible to neglect the supply of nitrogen needed as one of t…
View article: WINTER WHEAT MIXTURES INFLUENCE GRAIN RHEOLOGICAL AND MIXOLAB QUALITY
WINTER WHEAT MIXTURES INFLUENCE GRAIN RHEOLOGICAL AND MIXOLAB QUALITY Open
This study aims to investigate the effect of a mixture of winter wheat varieties on grain rheological characteristics and the quality of wheat flour analyzed by Mixolab. In the 2019-2020 growing season, a small plots experiment was carried…
View article: Preliminary Findings on Cadmium Bioaccumulation and Photosynthesis in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Maize (Zea mays L.) Using Biochar Made from C3- and C4-Originated Straw
Preliminary Findings on Cadmium Bioaccumulation and Photosynthesis in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Maize (Zea mays L.) Using Biochar Made from C3- and C4-Originated Straw Open
Understanding the structural differences between feedstocks is critical for biochar effectiveness in plant growth. To examine the efficiency of biochars with unique physiological structures in a cadmium (Cd)-polluted soil, rice and maize a…
View article: Fractionation of Soil Organic Matter into Labile and Stable Fractions
Fractionation of Soil Organic Matter into Labile and Stable Fractions Open
The present study aims to test and evaluate the efficiency of a new modified method of organic matter evaluation. It allows the assessment of the quality and quantity of the primary soil organic matter and the stable organic fractions sepa…
View article: Screening of Honey Bee Pathogens in the Czech Republic and Their Prevalence in Various Habitats
Screening of Honey Bee Pathogens in the Czech Republic and Their Prevalence in Various Habitats Open
Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is one of the most important pollinators in the world. Thus, a recent honey bee health decline and frequent honey bee mass losses have drawn attention and concern. Honey bee fitness is primarily reduced b…
View article: Evaluating the Efficacy of 30 Different Essential Oils against Varroa destructor and Honey Bee Workers (Apis mellifera)
Evaluating the Efficacy of 30 Different Essential Oils against Varroa destructor and Honey Bee Workers (Apis mellifera) Open
Essential oils and their components are generally known for their acaricidal effects and are used as an alternative to control the population of the Varroa destructor instead of synthetic acaricides. However, for many essential oils, the e…
View article: Black Carbon and Its Effect on Carbon Sequestration in Soil
Black Carbon and Its Effect on Carbon Sequestration in Soil Open
The properties of black carbon (BC) are described very differently in the literature, even when determined by the same methodological procedure. To clarify this discrepancy, BC was investigated in the clay Cambisols of southern Bohemia, Cz…
View article: Adoption of Conservation Agriculture in Rwanda: A Case Study of Gicumbi District Region
Adoption of Conservation Agriculture in Rwanda: A Case Study of Gicumbi District Region Open
Conservation agriculture (CA) is described as a farming system that is founded around three principles: minimum soil disturbance (reduced or no tillage), keeping a permanent soil cover (with crop residues, cover crops or both) and plant sp…
View article: The Effect of Artificial Media and Temperature on the Growth and Development of the Honey Bee Brood Pathogen Ascosphaera apis
The Effect of Artificial Media and Temperature on the Growth and Development of the Honey Bee Brood Pathogen Ascosphaera apis Open
Ascosphaera apis is a causative agent of chalkbrood, which is one of the most widespread honey bee diseases. In our experiments, the influence of several artificial media and cultivation under different temperatures was evaluated. Concrete…
View article: Effect of Fertilization on the Energy Profit of Tall Wheatgrass and Reed Canary Grass
Effect of Fertilization on the Energy Profit of Tall Wheatgrass and Reed Canary Grass Open
Cultivation of energy crops is a part of modern agriculture. In particular, maize (Zea mays L.) is widely grown in central Europe. However, in terms of erosion risk and high demands on fertilization and protection against diseases and pest…
View article: Comparative Study on Protein Quality and Rheological Behavior of Different Wheat Species
Comparative Study on Protein Quality and Rheological Behavior of Different Wheat Species Open
The quantity and quality of protein and the rheological traits of wheat are crucial for processing flour in the baking industry, but there are few comparisons in the literature between old and modern wheat species. To help fill this gap, t…
View article: Modified Biochar—A Tool for Wastewater Treatment
Modified Biochar—A Tool for Wastewater Treatment Open
Global deposits of concentrated phosphates, which are a necessary source for the production of phosphate fertilizers, are limited. These reserves keep getting thinner, and every day, large amounts of phosphorus end up in watercourses. In t…
View article: Knowledge and skills attractive for the employers of the organic sector: A survey across Europe
Knowledge and skills attractive for the employers of the organic sector: A survey across Europe Open
In all countries, the organic sector of the agricultural industry is increasing, with Europe traditionally leading this trend. A survey of different stakeholders (employers) was carried out in 2015 in seven European countries to evaluate t…