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Effects of Microplastic Pollution on Growth, Photosynthesis, and Nutritional Composition of Maize (Zea mays L.)

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Microplastic (MP) contamination in agroecosystems is an increasingly recognized environmental concern, whereas its polymer‐specific impacts on plant growth and nutritional composition remain poorly understood. Aim Our study aimed to evaluate how polymer type and concentration of MPs directly affect plant growth, physiological traits,
Rana Roy, Karl Hermann Mühling
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Effect of in situ Rainwater Harvesting and Mulching on Growth, Yield and Fruit Quality in Mango Var. Arka Neelachal Kesri in Eastern India

Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 2015
A field study was conducted at Central Horticultural Experiment Station (ICAR-IIHR), Bhubaneswar, India, during 2007-2013 in a new mango orchard of the variety 'Arka Neelachal Kesri' at 5m x 5m spacing, to conserve rain-water and to enhance soil ...
Deepa Samant, S Mandal, H S Singh, Vishal Nath, Reju M Kurian   +4 more
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MULCHING WITH ORGANIC MATTER OF FRUIT BUSHES

Fruit Growing Research
The paper proposes the use of natural mulch in fruit shrub plantations. During the work, the evaluation of some studies from the specialized literature regarding the efficiency of soil moisture conservation and the reduction of evaporation, the prevention of competition with weeds for nutrients and water, as well as their neutralization compared to ...
Gabriel Nae, Florin Nenciu, Andreea Matache   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Effects of Crop Rotation and Hydrogel Application on Soil Biological Properties and Wheat Biomass Production in Drylands

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and aim Conservation agriculture (CA) is rapidly gaining traction to promote sustainable crop production, focusing on minimum soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and strategic crop rotation. Moreover, hydrogel is increasingly being used to improve water retention, including in combination with CA, particularly in water limited ...
Tina Taghvaei, Catriona A. Macdonald, Jerzy Szejgis, Uffe N. Nielsen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

First report on the soil seed bank damage due to fire at the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The composition, density, and damage of the soil seed bank were studied at Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp (the world's largest refugee settlement), Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, after a major human‐induced fire on March 22, 2021, causing huge damage to human lives, settlements, and the ecosystem.
Mohammad Golam Kibria, Md. Hosenuzzaman, Md. Shamsuzzoha, Md. Anwarul Abedin   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utilization of Various Organic Mulches in Maintaining Soil Moisture in Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis J.) Main-Nursery During Dry Season

Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology
One of the determinants of the success of an oil palm cultivation business is the provision of quality seeds. Seedlings can be produced through good maintenance.
Dimas Prakoswo Widiyani, Resti Puspa Kartika Sari, Tandaditya Ariefandra Airlangga   +2 more
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Phytochemical composition and cultivar‐dependent variation in colored lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and their α‐amylase inhibitory activity

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND This study investigated cultivar‐dependent variation in the phytochemical composition of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) profiling and high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) quantification, with a focus on enzyme inhibitory activity. RESULTS Significant differences were
Neil Patrick Uy, Hak‐Dong Lee, Sang‐Yun Lee, Hoon Kim, Sanghyun Lee   +4 more
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The Impact of New Agricultural Operating Entities on Farmers' Adoption of Green Production Practices: Evidence From China

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT New agricultural operating entities (NAOEs) are the organizational core of modern agricultural systems, yet whether and how they draw smallholders into green production remains empirically unsettled. Using survey data from 803 vegetable growers in Shandong Province, China, and combining the coefficient of variation method, propensity score ...
Xiaoying Zhao, Qingzhi Liu, Zeyuan Li
wiley   +1 more source

Transfer mulch in organic greenhouse crops (Greenresilient Practice abstract)

, 2021
This GreenResilient Practice Abstract provides practical recommendations for mulch transfer in organic greenhouse crops. Mulching helps to maintain humus levels and soil structure, enhancing biodiversity and biological activity in the soil.
Hauenstein, Samuel, Rochat, Armelle
core   +1 more source

Effects of Fertilization and Wheat Straw Management on Rice Yield and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Paddy Fields

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Environmental pollution caused by excessive nitrogen fertilization has become increasingly serious, making optimized fertilization and straw management critical for improving agricultural sustainability. This study involved a two‐year field trial with three fertilization strategies: conventional fertilization (CF), 23.50% nitrogen reduction ...
Jiahao Xiao, Liuyun Diao, Zhicheng Xia, Pinglei Gao, Yinglong Chen, Huanhe Wei, Qigen Dai   +6 more
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