Towards sustainable ecological networks of peat bogs in central Russia; development of local environmental action program (LEAP) as a practical tool for protection and restoration of peat bogs in Egorievsk sub region [PDF]
In central and northern Meshera the habitats for many characteristic peat bog species now show a very fragmented pattern. As a result, the potential for viable populations of characteristic peat bog species has decreased considerably.
Reijnen, R. +4 more
core
Abstract Background Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) is a widely cultivated vegetable and aromatic‐medicinal plant. In this research, field studies assessed 12 fennel genotypes of diverse origin, comprising 10 Greek accessions and two European commercial varieties, focusing on their morpho‐agronomical traits, phenolic compounds and antioxidant ...
Kalliopi I. Kadoglidou +6 more
wiley +1 more source
The effect of claying upon the settling of the soil surface on cultivated Sphagnum bogs
The present investigation concerns a Sphagnum bog area that has been under cultivation for 35 years. According to the results, the effect of the claying during this time has been the settling of the surface of the soil on an average 12.5 cm more than in ...
Yrjö Pessi
doaj
REDUCING NITRATE LEACHING FROM SODDY-PODZOLIC SANDY LOAM SOIL WHEN APPLYING POULTRY MANURE IN COMBINATION WITH BARLEY [PDF]
The results of the experimental research which established a decrease of nitrate nitrogen leaching from loamy sandy soddy-podzolic soil during application high doses of poultry manure (N200 and N400) in combination with barley straw are presented in this
Irina RUSAKOVA
doaj
The Existence Value of Peat Swamp Forest in Peninsular Malaysia [PDF]
Forests form the dominant natural ecosystem in Malaysia. About 55% of Malaysian land area is forested and endows a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Peat swamp forests constitute a significant component of forest and account for about 75% of the country’
Awang Noor, A.G. +3 more
core
Optimizing germination and cultivation of edible halophytes using effluents from an IMTA system
Abstract BACKGROUND Halophytes offer nature‐based solutions to food insecurity and soil degradation, while their integration into integrated multi‐trophic aquaculture (IMTA) systems promotes circular economy practices. This study aimed to optimize the germination and cultivation of edible halophytic species, namely Limbarda crithmoides, Suaeda vera and
Viana Castañeda‐Loaiza +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Results from a soil improvement and fertilizing test on fen land at Leteensuo
Clay and sand, used as soil improving agents, have increased the hay crops as well as the cereal crops. When the fertilization contained phosphates only, the increases in crop yield produced by the soil improvement were quite high.
Yrjö Pessi
doaj
Abstract BACKGROUND Diplotaxis tenuifolia L. cv Dallas (rocket leaves) is one of the most widely consumed fresh‐cut salad vegetables in Europe, especially in southern Italy, being appreciated for its pungent taste and health promoting phytochemicals. However, its short postharvest shelf‐life is still a major drawback.
Aysha Saleem +5 more
wiley +1 more source
The ash content of the plough layer of peat lands cultivated by different methods
The results of this investigation justify the conclusion that the ash content of peat increases under cultivation through the effects of the administered fertilizers and soil improving agents.
Yrjö Pessi
doaj
Differential Thermal Analysis of Peat and Peat Humic Acids
This article describes the character of thermal decomposition of peat and peat humic acids of two peat profiles from ombrotrophic bogs in Latvia in relation to their origin.
Porsnovs, Dmitrijs +2 more
core

