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Use of spent mushroom substrate for cherry tomato seedlings; a potential alternative to peat in horticulture Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Lucas da Silva Alves, Gustavo Tolardo, Cinthia Ellen Cardoso Caitano, Wagner Gonçalves Vieira Júnior, Pâmela Nakada Gomes Freitas, Diego Cunha Zied
This study aimed to assess the potential of using spent white button mushroom substrate (SMS) as replacement for peat for producing cherry tomato seedlings, considering different proportions of fre...
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Intensive processing reduces quality of grains: a triangulation of three assessment methods Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Jenifer Wohlers, Peter Stolz, Uwe Geier
The presented study evaluated different manufacturing procedures of breakfast cereals in view of their ability to preserve the natural quality of the raw material, as this is recommended by the EU ...
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Ascophyllum nodosum and Spirulina platensis affect plant growth, yield, concentration of hormones in the leaves and nematode communities in the rhizosphere of cucumber plants Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Ezz Al-Dein Muhammed Al-Ramamneh
Increased concerns about residues in vegetables and soil contamination necessitate the use of safer and eco-friendly fertilisers and pesticides. The present study investigated effects of applying A...
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Ancient varieties can help control weed density while preserving weed diversity Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Ana Ailén Federico, Eric Pimet, Arnaud Coffin, Chantal Ducourtieux, Wilfried Queyrel, Andrés G. Rolhauser, Santiago L. Poggio, Jean-Philippe Guillemin, Manuel Blouin
Weeds are a major component of agricultural diversity affecting crop yield and ecosystem services. Compared to modern wheat (Triticum aestivum) varieties, ancient wheat cultivars (released before 1...
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Superior resistance to Phytophthora infestans in new pre-breeding potato clones under different nitrogen fertilisation regimes used in organic agriculture Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-08 Johanna Blossei, Roman Gäbelein, Ralf Uptmoor, Thilo Hammann
Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans is the most devastating disease for cultivated potatoes, causing considerable financial loss annually due to loss of yield and costs of fungicide applic...
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Utilisation of press mud for organic cultivation of Andrographis paniculata Wall. ex Nees in reclaimed sodic soil Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Saurabh Singh, Ranjeet Kumar Yadav, Priya, Geet Govind Sinam, Puneet Singh Chauhan, Mahesh Pal, Lal Bahadur
Andrographis paniculata is a medicinal plant used to treat many different ailments. The biomass of A. paniculata can be used safely either as fresh plant material, after decoction, or in pharmaceut...
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Organic management is a viable alternative for arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.) Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Suja Girija, Byju Gangadharan, Veena Syamala Swayamvaran, Sunitha Sarojini Amma, Ramesh Varadharajan, Maria Cherian Lintu, Rakhi Kanjiramthottiyil Raj
Organic production of under-utilised tuber crops, like arrowroot, is preferred due to benefits related to safety, sustainability, human health and environmental impact, but there is very little inf...
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Comparing effects of different trellis systems for organically grown ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula) Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Aradhana Sen, Shekhar D Khade, Soumitra Sankar Das, Ranjit Chatterjee
Small and marginal farmers of West Bengal, India, rely primarily on traditional knowledge of farming and lack diversity in their agricultural practices. Although traditional practices have undoubte...
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Compost tea supplied by partial root-zone drying irrigation affected growth and productivity of eggplants and cucumbers grown in succession Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Adel Aly, Lea Piscitelli, Yassine Laarif, Anass Rouifi, Donato Mondelli, Giuseppe De Mastro
Partial root-zone drying irrigation techniques and application of compost tea are practices that, when used separately, have demonstrated beneficial effects on crop productivity in organic farming,...
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Soluble salt concentrations and properties of mound tilled degraded soil amended with fresh and decomposed rice mill waste and effects on maize (Zea mays L) grain yields in Abakaliki, southeast Nigeria Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 C.N. Mbah, C. Njoku, P. Igboji, S.U Awere, G.C.E Okechukwu, U. Solomon, P. Abam
A two-year field experiment was carried out in 2019 and 2020 cropping seasons to investigate the effects of applying fresh and decomposed rice mill waste on soil properties, pollution potential in ...
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Managing fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) using leaf residue of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) on maize (Zea mays L.) under natural infestation Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 S.U. Ewansiha, L.H. Enogieru, U.D. Aigbe, A.Y. Kamara
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) is a pest that has established across sub-Saharan Africa, capable of causing 100% yield loss in maize. Although aqueous extracts of neem (Azadiracht...
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Improved soil physico-chemical characteristics, soil moisture and plant growth properties through vertical mulching in a plum orchard Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-29 Anshul Shyam, Dharam Paul Sharma, Rajesh Kumar Dogra, Rajesh Kaushal
This study investigated effects of vertical mulching with organic manures (applied into vertical holes in the soil) in combination with grass mulching of the soil surface, on plant growth, leaf and...
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Evaluating effects of a new liquid vermicompost-based product on fruit quality in organic strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Marijana Pešaković, Jelena Tomić, Radosav Cerović, Franci Stampar, Jerneja Jakopič, Žaklina Karaklajić Stajić, Slobodan Milenković, Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek
Lack of appropriate fertilisers is a bottleneck in organic agriculture, which can lead to reduced yields and, consequently, reduced profitability. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a ...
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Farmers’ motivations for landrace cereal cultivation in Sweden Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Tove Ortman, Emil Sandström, Jan Bengtsson, Christine A Watson, Göran Bergkvist
The interest in landrace cereals, i.e. genetically diverse varieties with historical origin, has increased in recent decades. While several studies exist on farmer’s motivations to grow landraces i...
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Leaf nutrient status and soil properties in Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) cultivation as influenced by bio-fertiliser enriched organic amendments Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 T. K. Hazarika, Malsawmkimi
ABSTRACT Intensive use of synthetic fertilisers in fruit crops has resulted in negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity. The use of organic nutrient regimes is regarded as an alternative solution for agricultural sustainability and human health. This case study investigated effects of organic nutrient regimes on soil properties and nutrient status of leaves of Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata
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Revision of Vitamin E recommendations for dairy cows in organic agriculture: a review-based approach Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-13 Håvard Steinshamn, Florian Leiber
Vitamin E is essential and supplementation to the diet is often needed to meet the requirements of farm animals. This is particularly relevant during long indoor periods where conserved forages mus...
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Comparative efficacy of seven biorational insecticides to manage African citrus psyllid (Trioza erytreae) in European organic citriculture Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-09 Estrella Hernández-Suárez, Juan M. Arjona-López, Rositta Rizza, Santiago Perera, Felipe Siverio, Aurea Hervalejo, Francisco J. Arenas-Arenas
ABSTRACT Spain is the number one citrus-producing country in the European Union and the sixth worldwide, with more than six million tons of citrus produced annually. Seven biorational insecticides (paraffin oil, azadirachtin, kaolin, garlic extract, orange oil, potassium soap and diatomaceous earth) recommended for control of different pests in organic citrus orchards were evaluated against Trioza
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Technical feasibility of using a geotextile waste material as an alternative to agrofilm for mulching in lettuce Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-29 José Anderson Soares Barros, Marcelo Cavalcante, João Gomes da Costa, Márcio Aurélio Lins Ds Santos
ABSTRACT In semiarid regions, water deficit can be a problem affecting agricultural production. Agrofilm mulches can be used to reduce soil water evaporation as well as to control weeds. The SoilTain DW® geotextile blanket, which is a solid waste material generated in water treatment plants, has the potential to be used for mulching in agriculture. The aim of this study was to evaluate the technical
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Diversity of home garden plants and their contribution to promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities living near Serbajadi protected forest in Aceh Timur region, Indonesia Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-23 Adi Bejo Suwardi, Zidni Ilman Navia, Albian Mubarak, Mardudi Mardudi
ABSTRACT Home gardens are traditional agroforestry systems that promote plant diversity and ecosystem services while also having direct and positive impacts on human livelihoods. Even though home gardens are considered biodiversity hotspots and have recently been recognised as essential for their role in tropical biodiversity conservation, the benefits of ecosystem services provided by home gardens
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Response of nematode community structure to different restoration practices in two vineyard soils in Tuscany (Italy) Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-19 Silvia Landi, Giuseppe Valboa, Nadia Vignozzi, Giada d’Errico, Sergio Pellegrini, Stefania Simoncini, Giulia Torrini, Pio Federico Roversi, Simone Priori
ABSTRACT Inappropriate land preparation before vineyard establishment can lead to soil degradation and vine health issues, with consequent reductions in the quantity and quality of the grapes. In the present short-term trial, the effects of dry mulching, green manure and compost treatments were evaluated as restoration strategies to enhance soil functionality in degraded vineyard areas at two Tuscan
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Effects of intercropping forage turnip (Brassica rapa L.) and basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and applying vermicompost and biochar as soil amendments on quality and quantity of the forage turnip crop Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Roma Kalhor Monfared, M. Reza Ardakani, Farzad Paknejad, Mansour Sarajuqi, Hassan Ali Naghdi Badi
ABSTRACT Intercropping is an ecological friendly technique that can increase sustainability of farming systems, whilst considered as low input systems. This 2-year (2018–2019) study aimed to assess the quality and quantity of forage production in intercropping systems with different densities of forage turnip and basil plants and with application of vermicompost and biochar. The treatments were: 100%
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Morphological and molecular characterisation of tomato accessions for breeding for organic farming systems in Brazil Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-26 Talita Slota Kutz, Jessica Cardoso, Leomar Guilherme Woyann, Antonio Carlos de Souza Abboud, Taciane Finatto, Thiago de Oliveira Vargas
ABSTRACT Genetic variability is crucial for the choice of genitors in any plant breeding programme. Open-pollinated tomato varieties (OPV) present particular and little explored characteristics that can be used in breeding for organic production. This study aimed to characterise the morphological and molecular variability of seventeen OPVs grown under organic management, using morphological descriptors
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Effects of exogenous growth regulators on agrobiological, technological and physiological characteristics of an interspecific grapevine cultivar Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-09-27 Roxana Mihaela Filimon, Liliana Rotaru, V. R. Filimon
ABSTRACT The use of interspecific grapevine cultivars offers new perspectives for sustainable viticulture. Although the application of exogenous plant hormones has become widespread in recent years, data regarding the response of interspecific grapevine cultivars to treatments with biostimulants are scarce. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of different doses of gibberellic acid (GA3)
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Introduction and development of foster cow systems on organic dairy farms in France Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-09-20 Caroline Constancis, Florence Hellec, Nathalie Bareille, Mette Vaarst
ABSTRACT The rearing of dairy calves, whether in conventional or organic farming, is questioned in society, particularly due to its lack of naturalness caused by the limited contact between age groups. Foster cow systems, where foster cows stay with calves in low-input pasture-based systems, have been implemented in France since 2010. The aims of this study were to explain farmers’ motivations for
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Effects of 100% organic feeding on performance, carcass composition and fat quality of fattening pigs Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-09-19 Nele Quander-Stoll, David Bautze, Werner Zollitsch, Florian Leiber, Barbara Früh
ABSTRACT In organic pig production, one important aim is to achieve 100% organic feeding. This generates the challenge of achieving adequate protein quality in pig feed. Until 31st December 2021, the protein quality in organic pig feed in Europe was improved by using 5% conventional components, mainly potato protein. To investigate the effects of 100% organic feeding on growth performance, meat and
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Impact of fruit bagging and postharvest storage conditions on quality and decay of organic nectarines Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-09-08 Marta Balsells-Llauradó, Núria Vall-llaura, Josep Usall, Carla Casals, Neus Teixidó, Rosario Torres
ABSTRACT Abiotic factors such as light influence the physicochemical properties of fruit and may alter the response of the fruit to the environment. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of two postharvest storage conditions on the overall quality and natural fungal disease incidence (fruit decay) of organic nectarines. Experiments were conducted with four organically grown nectarine
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Yields and heavy metal uptake of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) and effects on soil properties of different tillage practices and application of burnt rice husk dust in Abakaliki, south-east Nigeria Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-08-29 C.N. Mbah, C. Njoku
ABSTRACT Indigenous crops play a critical role in the socioeconomic growth of developing nations where there have been calls for exploitation of these staple crops. This study investigated the yield and heavy metal uptake of cocoyam and changes in soil physical properties in relation to different tillage practices and the application of burnt rice husk dust (BRHD). The experiment was arranged as a
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Performance of two aromatic grasses grown in association with mulberry trees on degraded land in the north-western Himalayan foothills Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 J.M.S. Tomar, Pawan Kumar, A.K. Gupta, R. Kaushal, H. Mehta
ABSTRACT The study investigated the potential of aromatic-grass-based agroforestry systems to rehabilitate degraded land in the north-western Himalayas. Five treatments; sole lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) (LG), sole java grass sole (Cymbopogon winterianus) (JG), lemon grass + Morus alba (LG + M), java grass + M. alba (JG + M) and sole M. alba (M) were planted in a randomised block design and the
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Using gorse compost as a peat-free growing substrate for organic strawberry production Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-22 A López-Fabal, N. López-López
ABSTRACT The demand for peat-free organic growing media has increased and green compost provide an attractive option within a circular economy. To take advantage of the inherent nutrient content, the nutrient dynamics need to be carefully considered when evaluating the agronomic potential of compost for organic production. In this study, the use of compost made from gorse (Ulex europaeus L.) was evaluated
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Improved yields and essential oil composition of ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi L.) and soil fertility properties in intercropping systems Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-05 Monireh Zandi, Shiva Khalesro, Zahed Sharifi
ABSTRACT Legume-based intercropping systems have been proposed as sustainable and eco-friendly systems with potential to improve crop production and soil fertility. A field experiment was conducted in two growing seasons (2017 and 2018) to determine optimal intercropping patterns of ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi L.) and fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) to increase yield and quality of the ajowan
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The influence of cultivation system and modified atmosphere packaging on quality attributes of tomato fruit during cold storage Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-05-09 Harun Ozer, Caner Yılmaz, Burhan Ozturk
ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the effects of cultivation system (organic and conventional) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) treatments on quality characteristics and bioactive compounds of tomato fruit (Solanum lycopersicum cv. Şencan 9) stored in cold storage conditions, at 8°C ± 0.5°C and 90% ± 5% relative humidity, for 21 days. At the end of the cold storage period, lower weight loss
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Anaerobic digestate as peat substitute and fertiliser in pot production of basil Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-13 Håkan Asp, Karl-Johan Bergstrand, Siri Caspersen, Malin Hultberg
ABSTRACT The common use of peat as a growing medium for plant production is questioned due to the negative effects on the environment and climate. Therefore, it is of great importance to find substitutes for peat with similar positive properties that have made peat one of the most important substrates in the horticultural sector. Production of biogas from organic residues is a valuable process, producing
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Phenological attributes, fruit set, fruit drop, yield and quality of Khasi mandarin Orange as influenced by application of organic amendments and biodynamic preparations Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-04 Tridip Kumar Hazarika, Malsawmkimi, Rody Ngurthankhumi
ABSTRACT The present study investigated the effects of applying organic amendments and biodynamic preparations on phenological attributes, fruit set, fruit drop, yield and quality of Khasi mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata Blanco). There were eleven treatments; T1: farmyard manure (FYM); T2: vermicompost (VC); T3: pig manure (PIM); T4: poultry manure (POM); T5: neem cake (NC); T6: FYM + cow pat pit
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Potato variety essential traits and their stability for organic starch production Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-03-15 Ilze Skrabule, Ilze Dimante, Aide Tsahkna, Terje Tahtjarv, Lasma Rabante-Hane
ABSTRACT In organic production of potatoes for processing into starch, it is essential to obtain high and stable starch yields, as determined by the yield of tubers and the content of starch in the tubers. The stability of these traits in potato varieties is especially important in variable environments affected by soil properties and climatic conditions. Pre-sprouting of the seed tubers before planting
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Changes in microbial biomass and activity support ecological intensification of marginal land through cultivation of perennial wheat in organic agriculture Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-02-16 V. Audu, T. Ruf, W. Vogt-Kaute, C. Emmerling
ABSTRACT Ecological intensification of agroecosystems on marginal land through cultivation of perennial wheat may provide greater belowground biomass than cultivation of annual wheat, and thus improve soil organic carbon (SOC) and consequently benefit soil microbial activity. However, little is known about how organically managed hybridised perennial wheat (Triticum aestivum L. × Thinopyrum spp.) stimulates
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Assessing the optimal frequency of early parasitoid releases in an apple orchard to control Dysaphis plantaginea: a proof-of-concept study Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-02-16 L. Ferrais, K. Tougeron, P. Gardin, T. Hance
ABSTRACT Alternatives to pesticides to control the rosy apple aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea, are being developed. Natural enemies usually arrive too late after the first aphid infestation to provide effective control. This study tested the effects of mass release of two parasitoid species, Aphidius matricariae and Ephedrus cerasicola, on the numbers of aphid colonies and aphids per tree. In a trial undertaken
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Differentiation of eggs from organic and conventional production systems using fluorescence excitation spectroscopy (FES) Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-02-07 Jenifer Wohlers, Peter Stolz, Gudrun Mende
ABSTRACT The decay curves of the delayed luminescence of egg yolks after excitation with white, yellow and blue light were investigated, using fluorescence excitation spectroscopy (FES), and the relationships to the origin of the eggs were examined. FES measurements were done by exciting the sample with light of defined wavelengths, representing the colours white (w), blue (bl) and yellow (ye), and
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Nutrient quality characteristics of fresh tomatoes subjected to various transportation and disinfection treatments under commercial conditions in South African supply chains Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-06 Kipchumba Cherono, Tiluhun S. Workneh
ABSTRACT This study investigated effects of disinfection treatments and storage conditions on the nutrient quality characteristics of tomatoes harvested and transported under typical commercial conditions in South Africa. The experimental treatments included harvest of tomatoes in two seasons, three maturity stages, three transportation conditions (varying distances and road surface profiles), four
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The use of plant growth promoting bacteria for biofertigation; effects on concentrations of nutrients in inoculated aqueous vermicompost extract and on the yield and quality of tomatoes Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-05 Jose Luis Ruiz, María Del Carmen Salas Sanjuan
ABSTRACT Plant nutrient deficiencies can reduce crop development and yields and can be especially problematic in high-yielding intensive crop production systems and when organic materials are used as the only source of nutrients. Aqueous extracts used in organic agriculture, such as compost – or vermicompost-tea, often have deficiencies in macro-nutrients and ionic imbalances. However, when organic
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Effects of fertiliser application and shading on pomological properties and chemical composition of Aronia melanocarpa fruit in organic production Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-12-30 Boban Đorđević, Dejan Pljevljakušić, Katarina Šavikin, Dubravka Bigović, Teodora Janković, Nebojša Menković, Gordana Zdunić
ABSTRACT Agronomic and chemical parameters of chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) with respect to the effects of different rates of fertiliser and of net shading were evaluated in a plantation that was in the fifth and sixth year of cultivation. Two commercial organic fertilisers, Fertor and Siforga, were applied at four rates (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 t ha−1), and shading was applied with two types of green
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Estimated effects of cornflower presence on winter wheat Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-11-26 Jean-Philippe Guillemin, Bachar Alrustom, Henri Darmency
ABSTRACT Cornflower (Cyanus segetum Hill) used to be very frequent and abundant in winter wheat a few decades ago, but because of agricultural intensification it is now an insignificant weed, even classified as endangered in Western Europe. However, cornflower produces nectar that is a resource for pollinators and crop pest predators and parasitoids. To gain benefit from this resource, it is necessary
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Yield and nutrient concentrations of organic cherry tomatoes and legumes grown in intercropping systems in rotation with maize Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-11-22 Gabriela Cristina Salgado, Edmilson José Ambrosano, Fabricio Rossi, Ivani Pozar Otsuk, Gláucia Maria Bovi Ambrosao, Patricia Patri, Celina Maria Henrique, Cesar Augusto Santana, Takashi Muraoka, Paulo Cesar Ocheuze Trivelin
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the productivity and nutrient concentrations of organic cherry tomatoes and leguminous green manures grown in intercropping systems in rotation with maize. The experimental design was a complete randomised block design with five replications and eight treatments, as follows: monocrop of cherry tomato adding residual maize crop residue (straw) as a mulch (control), monocrop
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Soil carbon and nutrient variations in an arable-ley rotation with organic pig production Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-26 Benhua Sun, T. Overbury, D.W. Hopkins
ABSTRACT Soil carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations were determined and the soil structure evaluated for four annual courses in a rotation (Year 1, fattening, non-nose-ringed pigs at a stocking density of one pig produced per 150–200 m2 depending on seasonal conditions; Years 2 and 3, spring wheat; Year 4, reseeded grass-clover) for organically accredited pig production on a shallow calcareous
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Effects of organic fertilisers and mother corm weight on yield, apocarotenoid concentration and accumulation of metal contaminants in saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-18 Mahdi Ebrahimi, Mohsen Pouyan, Tayebeh Shahi, Hamid-Reza Fallahi, Sareh Hoseini, Hosein Ragh Ara, Ferdinando Branca
ABSTRACT The effects of two factors that determine the quality and quantity of saffron yields, i.e. organic fertilisers, including i) humic acid (Humax®), ii) organic-mineral emulsion (Omic®), iii) cow manure, and iv) unfertilised control, and mother-corm weight (using corms of 0.1–4 g, 4.1–8 g and 8.1–12 g) were investigated by measuring yield-related traits of saffron in 2 years. In the first year
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Grass (Paspalum notatum) clippings, with and without cattle wastewater, supported production of organic cherry tomatoes in pots Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-09-13 Evandro Francisco Ferreira da Silva Souza, Leonardo Oliveira Medici, Marcello Antonio Duarte Gentile, Mohammad Bagher Hassanpouraghdam, Daniel Fonseca Carvalho, Leonardo Duarte Batista da Silva
ABSTRACT Plant residues are often composted prior to use as organic amendments or fertilisers, but in this study a new approach, referred here to as greenponics, was evaluated, using undecomposed plant biomass as the growing substrate and fertiliser. Cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) cv. Perinha Água Branca, were grown in 8 L pots filled with 600 g of air-dried bahia-grass clippings (Paspalum
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Aggregate stability and visual evaluation of soil structure in biodynamic cultivation of Burgundy vineyard soils Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-07-25
ABSTRACT An on-vineyard approach was used to investigate effects of the biodynamic preparations horn manure and horn silica (BD) on the soil structure in five vineyards on different bedrocks and that had been under organic management for different time periods. The underlying hypothesis was that the effects of the biodynamic preparations increase aggregate stability and improve soil structure. The
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Okra (Abelsmoschus esculentus L. Moench) performance with the application of composts made from different source materials Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-07-20
ABSTRACT In sub-Saharan Africa, the high cost of synthetic fertilisers and the need to produce higher quality crops have necessitated research on alternative nutrient inputs. The effects of soil amendments with poultry manure + Tithonia diversifolia compost at 10, 20, 30 t ha−1 (PMC10, PMC20, PMC30), cow dung + T. diversifolia compost at 10, 20, and 30 t ha−1 (CDC10, CDC20, CDC30) poultry manure (PM)
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Litter production and litter dynamics in different agroforestry systems in the arid western region of India Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-09-03 Archana Verma, Praveen Kumar, M. L. Soni, Navraten Pawar, Upendra Pradhan, S.P.S Tanwar, Shrawan Kumar
ABSTRACT Litterfall production, decomposition and nutrient release was investigated for three prominent agroforestry tree species, Prosopis cineraria, Tecomella undulata and Hardwickia binata, grown in the arid western region of India. The highest litterfall was recorded for H. binata (9.44 Mg ha−l y−1) followed by P. cineraria (8.94 Mg ha−l y−1) and T. undulata (3.74 Mg ha−l y−1). It took 15, 12 and
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Use of conventional and innovative organic materials as alternatives to black plastic mulch to suppress weeds in tomato production Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-08-18 Rouzbeh Zangoueinejad, Mohammad Taghi Alebrahim
ABSTRACT Controversial issues have been raised regarding the use of plastic mulches, as they can have a destructive effect on agricultural production systems and because of the reliance on fossil fuels for the manufacturing. Investigating the use of organic materials as alternatives to black plastic mulch is thus crucial to enhance both the productivity and the sustainability of agricultural systems
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Effects of application of organic formulated fertiliser and composted Tithonia diversifolia leaves on the growth, yield and quality of okra Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-08-18 Christopher Muyiwa Aboyeji
ABSTRACT The production of healthy food in a sustainable manner is a major challenge for agriculture. Pot experiments were conducted in an open field during the rainy season in 2017 and 2018 to study the effects of the application of composted leaves of Tithonia diversifolia (T) and organo-biodegradable (OBD+) formulated fertiliser on growth, yield and concentrations of minerals and bioactive compounds
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Riboflavin for laying hens fed organic winter diets: effects of different supplementation rates on health, performance and egg quality Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-08-05 Florian Leiber, Mirjam Holinger, Zivile Amsler, Ariane Maeschli, Veronika Maurer, Barbara Früh, Christian Lambertz, Hannah Ayrle
ABSTRACT For reasons of aspired naturalness and cost reduction, vitamin additions should be kept low in organic livestock systems. To define safe lower threshold levels of riboflavin supplementation in organic poultry feeding, 135 hybrid layers were allocated to three dietary treatments supplemented with either 4.5 (R4.5), 3.0 (R3.0) or 1.5 mg (R1.5) GMO-free riboflavin added per kg feed. This resulted
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Using Ficus retusa L. leaf residue for weed control in field grown green beans Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-07-12 Howida Y. Mohamed, Ayman H. Aboellil, Mahmoud O. Hassan
ABSTRACT Given the need to minimise the environmental impact of synthetic agrochemicals in agroecosystems and to increase the sustainability of production systems, it is necessary to identify alternative methods for weed management and crop protection. Regular pruning of evergreen trees, including Ficus retusa L., can provide large quantities of leaf litter and this study aimed to evaluate the use
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Effects of ozone and salicylic acid on post-harvest quality of parsley during storage Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-06-16 Kevser Üner Öztürk, Mehmet Ali Koyuncu
ABSTRACT The present study investigated the effects of ozone and salicylic acid (SA) on storage life and quality of parsley. Parsley bunches were subjected to three treatments: immersion in SA solutions (1 and 2 mM), immersion in distilled water (control) and exposure to gaseous ozone (2.14 mg m−3) after dipping into distilled water. Treated bunches were stored at 1°C and 90% (± 5%) relative humidity
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Effects of application of plant growth promoters, biological control agents and microbial soil additives on photosynthetic efficiency, canopy vegetation indices and yield of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-05-24 Robert Witkowicz, Edyta Skrzypek, Katarzyna Gleń-Karolczyk, Mateusz Krupa, Wioletta Biel, Joanna Chłopicka, Agnieszka Galanty
ABSTRACT Microbial soil additives and plant biostimulants contain substances and microorganisms that can enhance stress tolerance in plants and increase the yield and quality of the crop. The interest in such inputs for sustainable and agroecological farming systems has led to the development of a range of products. The aim of the study was to determine the effects of some microbial soil additives
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Effects of fish-derived protein hydrolysate, animal-based organic fertilisers and irrigation method on the growth and quality of grape tomatoes Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Juana Cruz García-Santiago, Carlos Javier Lozano Cavazos, José Antonio González-Fuentes, Alejandro Zermeño-González, Emilio Rascón Alvarado, Alfonso Rojas Duarte, Pablo Preciado-Rangel, Enrique Troyo-Diéguez, Fidel Maximiano Peña Ramos, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Daniela Alvarado-Camarillo, José Alfredo Hernández Maruri
ABSTRACT Agriculture needs to supply food for a growing population whilst also minimising the environmental impact, and the adoption of sustainable agriculture systems has been proposed as a solution to achieve this. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of seven fertilisation treatments (FT1-FT6 organic fertilisers, FT7 conventional fertiliser) and two irrigation methods (drenching
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Isabgol (Plantago ovata) and lentil (Lens culinaris) intercrop responses to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-04-17 Esmaeil Rezaei-Chiyaneh, Jalal Jalilian, Seyyed Mohammad Seyyedi, Mohsen Barin, Elnaz Ebrahimian, Reza Keshavarz Afshar
ABSTRACT Intercropping medicinal plants with grain legumes provides an excellent opportunity for small-scale farmers to generate more income and move towards sustainable cropping systems. The effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation on yield, quality and nutrient uptake of isabgol and lentil, when grown as monocrops or in various intercropping ratios, were evaluated. Inoculation with
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A novel method for assessing antimicrobial, colour retainment and slice healing properties of the fruit of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) as complementary quality parameters Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-04-17 Ewa Rembiałkowska, Renata Kazimierczak, Mitja Zupancic, Igor Skerbot, Peter Mc Nair, Jens-Otto Andersen
ABSTRACT A novel method for assessing antimicrobial (AMP), colour retainment (CRP) and slice healing properties (SHP) of cucumber fruit (Cucumis sativus L.) was presented. The fruit was sliced in 15 mm slices, foliated in transparent plastic and placed at 23.5°C in a heating cabinet for 14 days. Subsequently, AMP and CRP were scored on scales of 1–9 and 1–7, respectively, with units of one. SHP was
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Intercropping and rotation with leguminous plants in organic vegetables: crop performance, soil properties and sustainability assessment Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2021-03-08 Mariangela Diacono, Alessandro Persiani, Mirko Castellini, Luisa Giglio, Francesco Montemurro
ABSTRACT This research was carried out in an organic crop sequence of cauliflowers (Brassica oleracea L.) and tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) intercropped with different cover crop species (burr medic (Medicago polymorpha L) and crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.)) grown as living mulches and cultivated on a ridge system on a site characterised by extreme weather events (floods) in the Mediterranean
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Soil nutrient dynamics and plant-induced nutrient mobilisation in organic and low-input farming systems: conceptual framework and relevance Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2020-12-21 Juergen K. Friedel, Mohammad Reza Ardakani
ABSTRACT Plant nutrition practice in organic agricultural systems is sometimes reduced to a renunciation of applying readily soluble mineral fertilisers. In organic farming, however, soil nutrient stocks are regarded as an additional source of plant-available nutrients that can be mobilised by crop plants through rhizosphere effects. Therefore, unlike in conventional farming, the focus is not on replacement
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Agronomic practice and performance of organic farms in different environmental conditions in Lithuania Biol. Agric. Hortic. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2020-12-08 Aušra Arlauskienė, Lina Šarūnaitė, Žydrė Kadžiulienė
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the impact of plant diversity and agricultural practices on crop productivity on organically managed mixed and arable farms under different natural conditions. Organic farms in three regions of Lithuania, differing in landscape homogeneity, soil quality and farming intensity, were evaluated. The results showed that there were arable farms in all regions