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Persistence of pendimethalin residues in Swiss chard [PDF]

Acta Agriculturae Serbica, 2016
The aim of this study was to determine the persistence of pendimethalin and its impact on Swiss chard, as the succeeding crop in the crop rotation, using the bioassay method, by means of the morphological parameters measurement.
Golijan Jelena, Stojanović Dušan, Jovanović-Radovanov Katarina, Popović Aleksandar   +3 more
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Effects of zeolite-amended sandy soil on moisture, ash, and protein content of Swiss Chard

Indonesian Journal of Agricultural Research
Soil degradation and water scarcity are major challenges affecting crop productivity in sandy soils. Zeolite, a naturally occurring aluminosilicate mineral, has been explored as a soil amendment to improve soil properties and enhance plant growth for ...
Olwetu Antonia Sindesi, Bongani Ncube, Muinat Nike Lewu, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, Francis Bayo Lewu   +4 more
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Glasswort as a Strategic Crop in Coastal Wetlands: Intercropping Results with Swiss Chard

Agronomy
The Mediterranean region is experiencing severe droughts and unprecedented high temperatures. In terms of salinity, about 18 million ha of land, or 25% of the total irrigated area in the Mediterranean, is salt affected.
Anna Rita Bernadette Cammerino, Michela Ingaramo, Vincenzo Rizzi, Maurizio Gioiosa, Massimo Monteleone   +4 more
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Impact of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Rates on Plant Growth and Yield of Organic Kale and Swiss Chard in Vertical Farming System

Horticulturae
To support the growing global population, sustainable farming methods like vertical farming must complement traditional agriculture. This study evaluated the effects of various nitrogen fertilizer application rates (N_low (1055.3 ppm), N_rec (1640.9 ppm),
Andruw Jones, Sai Prakash Naroju, Dilip Nandwani, Anthony Witcher, Shahidullah Chowdhary   +4 more
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Hydroponic Production of Selenium-Enriched Baby Leaves of Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) and Its Wild Ancestor Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima)

Horticulturae, 2023
The human intake of selenium (Se), which is an essential element in animals and humans, can be increased through the consumption of vegetables that have been biofortified during cultivation.
Martina Puccinelli, Irene Rosellini, Fernando Malorgio, Alberto Pardossi, Beatrice Pezzarossa   +4 more
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Bioaccumulation of hexavalent chromium in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla)

Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems
The presence of chemical agents in natural systems and crops is alarming for the people's health due to the consumption of vegetables that, in some cases, absorb heavy metals (cadmium, copper, chromium, etc.).
Pedro Escudero‐Villa, Jéssica Núñez‐Sánchez, Leslie Núñez‐Sánchez, Diego Silva‐Merchán, Jenny Paredes‐Fierro   +4 more
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Goat and sheep manure based vermicompost and vermi‐leachate as a nutrient source in drip hydroponic tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris)

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
Introduction Small stock animal manures have the potential to be used in arid countries to produce vermi‐leachate or vermi‐teas that can be effectively utilised in the hydroponic production of both leafy and fruity vegetables.
Hupenyu A. Mupambwa, Given Isaka Nyambe, Brendan Matomola, Bethold Handura, Veronica Amalia Howoses, Martha K. Hausiku‐Ikechukwu, Werner Gawanab   +6 more
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Effect of bioslurry effluent on seedling growth of swiss chard (Beta vulgaris L.)

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2023
Glasshouse experiments to evaluate the effect of bioslurry effluent on seedling growth of Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris L) were conducted in summer 2017 and winter 2018 at Dohne Agriculture Development Institute, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Two cultivars of Swiss chard, Star 1801 and Fordhook giant, were planted in 200 cavity trays using a ...
Dumani , A., Silwana , T.T., Mpambani , B., Celliers , R., Mhlontlo , S., Mbangcolo, M.M.   +5 more
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Development of semi-dried goat meat jerky using tenderizers considering the preferences of the elderly [PDF]

Journal of Animal Science and Technology
Elderly people avoid eating red meat and dried meat product due to its texture and stiffness; they deprive them of rich sources of nutrients. In addition, food-related diseases are exponentially increasing due to using synthetic additives in food ...
Shine Htet Aung, Md. Altaf Hossain, Ji-Young Park, Young-Sun Choi, Ki-Chang Nam   +4 more
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Evaluation of Chlorella vulgaris S45 Application on Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris L. subsp. cicla) Seed Germination, Pigment Content, Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity

Contemporary Agriculture
Contemporary agriculture faces the challenge of sustainably feeding constantly growing human population. Application of green algae in plant production is a new, relatively low-cost green technology with potential benefits for plant health.
Jafari Timea Hajnal, Žunić Vladimira, Stamenov Dragana, Đurić Simonida, Pavlović Ružica Ždero, Popović Boris   +5 more
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