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View article: Impacts of organic input application strategies on soil greenhouse gas emissions in diverse cropping systems in a semiarid region
Impacts of organic input application strategies on soil greenhouse gas emissions in diverse cropping systems in a semiarid region Open
Organic amendments enhance soil quality in agroecosystems, although they may modify the dynamics of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, highlighting complex interactions between soil management and environmental sustainability. A field experim…
View article: Enhancing Hybrid Maize Performance and Yield Through Potassium Sulfate Fertilization: A Field-Based Assessment
Enhancing Hybrid Maize Performance and Yield Through Potassium Sulfate Fertilization: A Field-Based Assessment Open
Maize is the third most important cereal crop in the world due to its exceptional productivity and adaptability. The study was performed to evaluate the effects of potassium sulfate fertilizer on growth, physiological traits, yield, and it…
View article: Effects of Fertilizer Sources and Tillage Regimes on Weed Species Composition and Functional Diversity in the 4‐Year of Durum Wheat–Potato Rotation
Effects of Fertilizer Sources and Tillage Regimes on Weed Species Composition and Functional Diversity in the 4‐Year of Durum Wheat–Potato Rotation Open
Designing environmental‐friendly approaches to mitigate weed pressure in agroecosystems is an urgent priority. A field experiment was conducted in 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 to evaluate fertilizer source and soil tillage on weed community com…
View article: Combined Effects of Tillage and Fertilization Sources on Soil Characteristics and Tuber Yield of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in a Mediterranean Environment
Combined Effects of Tillage and Fertilization Sources on Soil Characteristics and Tuber Yield of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in a Mediterranean Environment Open
Soil tillage practices and fertilization are the backbones of potato crop production system. Sustainable agricultural practices are essential for enhancing potato production in the Mediterranean environment and addressing the food security…
View article: Arsenic Uptake in Durum Wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) as Influenced by Soil Tillage Practices and Fertilization Sources in Mediterranean Environment
Arsenic Uptake in Durum Wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) as Influenced by Soil Tillage Practices and Fertilization Sources in Mediterranean Environment Open
Nowadays, arsenic (As) accumulation in agricultural soils and its transfer in crop yields is representing a growing concern that threatens food safety and security in the Mediterranean environment. Soil tillage and fertilization may increa…
View article: Field Assessment of Arsenic Uptake in Durum Wheat (<i>Triticum durum</i> Desf.) as Influenced by Soil Tillage Practices and Fertilization Source in Mediterranean Environment
Field Assessment of Arsenic Uptake in Durum Wheat (<i>Triticum durum</i> Desf.) as Influenced by Soil Tillage Practices and Fertilization Source in Mediterranean Environment Open
Nowadays, Arsenic accumulation in agricultural soils and its transfer in crop yields is representing a growing concern that threat to food safety and security in Mediterranean environment. Soil tillage and fertilization may increase the ac…
View article: Alleviation of cadmium stress and improved growth performance of periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus L.) by foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles
Alleviation of cadmium stress and improved growth performance of periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus L.) by foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles Open
Cadmium (Cd) is a nonessential and very toxic element that confines the growth of ornamental plants worldwide. Nanoparticles (NPs) have been used as a novel approach to act as nano-fertilizers and directly alleviate the Cd stress. However,…
View article: Sustainable Soil Management in Alkaline Soils: The Role of Biochar and Organic Nitrogen in Enhancing Soil Fertility
Sustainable Soil Management in Alkaline Soils: The Role of Biochar and Organic Nitrogen in Enhancing Soil Fertility Open
Biochar (BC) serves a vital function in sequestering carbon, improving nutrient cycles, and boosting overall soil quality. This research explored the enhancement of the chemical and physical properties of soil (alkaline) using nitrogen and…
View article: Advances in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Climate Change Mitigation
Advances in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Climate Change Mitigation Open
Currently, one of the main challenges is the mitigation of the effects of climate change on the agricultural sector. Conventional agriculture, with the intensive use of herbicides and pesticides to control weeds and pests, and the improper…
View article: Sustainable Soil Management in Alkaline Soils: The Role of Biochar and Organic Nitrogen in Enhancing Soil Fertility
Sustainable Soil Management in Alkaline Soils: The Role of Biochar and Organic Nitrogen in Enhancing Soil Fertility Open
Biochar (BC) serves a vital function in sequestering carbon, improving nutrient cycles, and boosting overall soil quality. This research investigated how both biochar and nitrogen, derived from both organic and inorganic sources, influence…
View article: Assessing the Opportunities and Risks of DUS and VCU Variety Testing for Sustainable Production through SWOT Analysis Results
Assessing the Opportunities and Risks of DUS and VCU Variety Testing for Sustainable Production through SWOT Analysis Results Open
Within the European Union (EU), new plant varieties to be included in the Common catalog of a member state have to be registered on the national list after plant variety testing processes to establish whether the candidate variety is disti…
View article: Optimizing Biochemical and Phytochemical Attributes in Peaches through Foliar Applications of Silicon and Zinc
Optimizing Biochemical and Phytochemical Attributes in Peaches through Foliar Applications of Silicon and Zinc Open
Peach production faces significant pre-harvest challenges, including low moisture, nutrient deficiencies, flower drop, physical damage, and surface discoloration, which can limit yield and fruit quality. To mitigate these issues, the prese…
View article: Microbial biofertilizers and algae‐based biostimulant affect fruit yield characteristics of organic processing tomato
Microbial biofertilizers and algae‐based biostimulant affect fruit yield characteristics of organic processing tomato Open
BACKGROUND Microbial biofertilizers and algae‐based biostimulants have been recognized for supporting sustainable agriculture. Field experiments were conducted in 2022 and 2023 growing seasons in an organic farm located in Ferrara (Italy) …
View article: Optimizing Maize Productivity and Soil Fertility: Insights from Tillage, Nitrogen Management, and Hydrochar Applications
Optimizing Maize Productivity and Soil Fertility: Insights from Tillage, Nitrogen Management, and Hydrochar Applications Open
Enhancing soil fertility and maize productivity is crucial for sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of tillage practices, nitrogen management strategies, and acidified hydrochar on soil fertility and maize prod…
View article: Assessing the Opportunities and Risks of DUS and VCU Variety Testing for Sustainable Production through SWOT Analysis Results
Assessing the Opportunities and Risks of DUS and VCU Variety Testing for Sustainable Production through SWOT Analysis Results Open
Within the European Union (EU), new plant varieties, to be included at the Common catalog of a member state, has to be registered at the national list, after plant variety testing processes to establish whether the candidate variety is dis…
View article: Optimizing Maize Productivity and Soil Health: Insights from Tillage, Nitrogen Management, and Hydrochar Applications
Optimizing Maize Productivity and Soil Health: Insights from Tillage, Nitrogen Management, and Hydrochar Applications Open
Enhancing soil fertility and maize productivity is crucial for sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of tillage practices, nitrogen management strategies, and acidified hydrochar on soil fertility and maize prod…
View article: Advances in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Climate Change Mitigation
Advances in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Climate Change Mitigation Open
Currently, one of the main challenges is the mitigation of the effects of climate change on the agricultural sector. Conventional agriculture, with the intensive use of herbicides and pesticides to control weeds and pests, and the improper…
View article: Combined Effect of Biochar and Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizbacteria on Physiological Responses of Canola (Brassica napus L.) Subjected to Drought Stress
Combined Effect of Biochar and Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizbacteria on Physiological Responses of Canola (Brassica napus L.) Subjected to Drought Stress Open
Biochar (BC) and plant growth-promoting microbes (PGPR) could represent a suitable agronomical strategy to mitigate the impacts of drought in arid agro-environmental conditions. However, there is currently little understanding of the syner…
View article: Synergistic Effects of Urea, Poultry Manure, and Zeolite on Wheat Growth and Yield
Synergistic Effects of Urea, Poultry Manure, and Zeolite on Wheat Growth and Yield Open
The agricultural sector faces the dual challenge of enhancing crop productivity and mitigating environmental impacts. Optimizing nutrient management is vital for sustainable agriculture, particularly in sloping terrains like the Himalayan …
View article: How Does Sustainable Management Practices Affect Weed Flora and Tuber Yield of Potato Crop in Mediterranean Environment?
How Does Sustainable Management Practices Affect Weed Flora and Tuber Yield of Potato Crop in Mediterranean Environment? Open
Intensive potato cultivation affects weed species composition by selecting dominant and competitive weeds that represent a constraint of potato productivity. Field experiments were conducted during 2015 and 2016 growing seasons to examine …
View article: Effects of Chloride and Sulfate Salts on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Ballota hirsuta Benth. and Myrtus communis L.
Effects of Chloride and Sulfate Salts on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Ballota hirsuta Benth. and Myrtus communis L. Open
Soil salinity is a well-known abiotic factor affecting the germination and seedling growth of various plant species. Therefore, we evaluated the effects of different chloride salts (NaCl, KCl and MgCl2) and sulfate salts (Na2SO4, K2SO4 and…
View article: A Meta-Analysis Approach to Estimate the Effect of Cover Crops on the Grain Yield of Succeeding Cereal Crops within European Cropping Systems
A Meta-Analysis Approach to Estimate the Effect of Cover Crops on the Grain Yield of Succeeding Cereal Crops within European Cropping Systems Open
Farming practices such as cover cropping, crop rotation systems, and soil tillage practices, along with climate conditions and soil type play important roles in determining final crop production. Numerous empirical studies have documented …
View article: Apical Dominance and Branching in Plantlets of Colt Cherry Lines Expressing Different Light and Auxin Signalling Sensitivities
Apical Dominance and Branching in Plantlets of Colt Cherry Lines Expressing Different Light and Auxin Signalling Sensitivities Open
The establishment of plant architecture requires coordination of distinct processes including shoot branching and apical dominance (AD). AD involves the bud apical shoot, mainly through indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) synthetized by the cells o…
View article: Storage on Maternal Plants Affects Temperature Requirements during Germination in Rumex obtusifolius
Storage on Maternal Plants Affects Temperature Requirements during Germination in Rumex obtusifolius Open
Aerial seed banks facilitate population persistence by extending the temporal range of seed dispersal. Knowing the temporal range of germination will improve our understanding of the relationship between seed germination dynamics and aeria…
View article: Nitrogen Mineralization in Texturally Contrasting Soils Subjected to Different Organic Amendments under Semi-Arid Climates
Nitrogen Mineralization in Texturally Contrasting Soils Subjected to Different Organic Amendments under Semi-Arid Climates Open
Nitrogen (N) is the prime essential nutrient for agricultural productivity, and its deficiency is overcome through the application of fertilizers. However, the rate of N mineralization from organic N sources is an important process to be m…
View article: Assistance Needed for Increasing Knowledge of HACCP Food Safety Principles for Organic Sector in Selected EU Countries
Assistance Needed for Increasing Knowledge of HACCP Food Safety Principles for Organic Sector in Selected EU Countries Open
There are numerous food safety aspects that must be taken into consideration by organic food producers and processors to ensure the safety and quality of their products. The application of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)…
View article: Characterization of Invasiveness, Thermotolerance and Light Requirement of Nine Invasive Species in China
Characterization of Invasiveness, Thermotolerance and Light Requirement of Nine Invasive Species in China Open
Understanding responsible functional traits for promoting plant invasiveness could be important to aid in the development of adequate management strategies for invasive species. Seed traits play an important role in the plant life cycle by…