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Agronomy
Roberta Paradiso, Ida Di Mola, Eugenio Cozzolino, Lucia Ottaiano, Christophe El-Nakhel, Youssef Rouphael, Mauro Mori
Summary: The quality of greenhouse wild rocket is influenced by light environment and nitrogen fertilization. The effects of two cover materials (a diffuse light film and a traditional clear film) and three nitrogen regimes, in combination with a biostimulant, on the nutrient composition and antioxidant properties of rocket plants were investigated. The results showed that the leaf concentration of minerals was higher under the diffuse light film, and nitrogen supply and biostimulant enhanced mineral uptake. The diffuse light film had higher hydrophilic antioxidant activity in some harvests, while nitrogen fertilization reduced phenols and ascorbic acid content.
Article
Agronomy
Teng Yang, Uttara Samarakoon, James Altland, Peter Ling
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrical conductivity (EC) on yield, quality, and human health considerations of arugula in hydroponic production systems. The optimal EC range was determined to be 1.5 to 1.8 dS.m(-1) based on the results of this research.
Article
Plant Sciences
Joao M. Reis, Ricardo J. Pereira, Paula S. Coelho, Jose M. Leitao
Summary: This study established the first genome assembly of Diplotaxis tenuifolia and identified specific SSR and SNP loci for the establishment of DNA markers. By using SSR and SNP-CAPS markers, a clear discrimination between D. tenuifolia and E. sativa was achieved, providing unequivocal molecular fingerprints for the analyzed accessions.
Article
Agronomy
Maria Immacolata Schiattone, Francesca Boari, Vito Cantore, Donato Castronuovo, Michele Denora, Donato Di Venere, Michele Perniola, Massimiliano Renna, Lucrezia Sergio, Vincenzo Candido
Summary: The use of biostimulant substances has been proven effective in improving plant productivity and resistance to stress. Azoxystrobin showed positive effects on yield and quality of wild rocket, while the fluid extract of brown algae and yeast had an impact on chlorophyll content. More research is needed to evaluate other variables such as dosage and timing of application.
Article
Agronomy
Roberta Paradiso, Ida Di Mola, Stefano Conti, Lucia Ottaiano, Eugenio Cozzolino, Massimo Rippa, Pasquale Mormile, Giuseppe Melchionna, Antonino Testa, Luca Beltrame, Mauro Mori
Summary: This research compared the effects of different greenhouse covering materials on the growth and physiological traits of wild rocket. The results showed that PMMA panels doped with rare-earth elements (Dop3) increased yield and quality, while whitewashed PMMA panels (WW) decreased yield. Additionally, the photoluminescent covers also influenced the chlorophyll content and antioxidant activity of wild rocket.
Article
Agronomy
Giuseppina Pennisi, Francesco Orsini, Noelia Castillejo, Perla A. Gomez, Andrea Crepaldi, Juan A. Fernandez, Catalina Egea-Gilabert, Francisco Artes-Hernandez, Giorgio Gianquinto
Summary: The study evaluated the physiological and quality changes of fresh-cut red chard and rocket illuminated with different spectral LED light during storage. Different light spectra had varying effects on microbial counts, colorimetric indexes, chlorophyll and carotenoids content, as well as total antioxidant capacity and total phenols content. LED light supply increased weight losses during storage, but different spectral wavebands may enhance antioxidant properties and reduce microbiological risks.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Michela Palumbo, Bernardo Pace, Maria Cefola, Francesco Fabiano Montesano, Giancarlo Colelli, Giovanni Attolico
Summary: Computer Vision Systems provide a non-destructive and contactless method for assessing visual quality and predicting internal traits of fruits and vegetables, regardless of cultivation system or packaging.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Matej Malik, Lukas Praus, Pavel Tlustos
Summary: Rising temperatures, increased water consumption for irrigation, and the discharge of agricultural wastewater will have negative effects on water resources and people worldwide. This study compared two different nutrient systems for hydroponic cultivation and assessed their impact on the growth and concentration of elements and secondary metabolites in medical cannabis plants.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Seong Heo, Won-Pyo Park
Summary: Tangor cultivars, obtained through hybridization of Citrus unshiu and C. sinensis, have gained popularity in many countries. However, there has been less research on tangor compared to mandarin in terms of physiology and cropping technology. This study examined the effects of nitrogen deficiency and resupply on mineral nutrient uptake in a specific tangor cultivar 'Shiranuhi' using a hydroponics system. The results show a direct relationship between nitrogen and other mineral nutrients in tangor cultivation under hydroponics, suggesting the potential application of this system in Northeast Asia for increased production of high-quality fruits.
Article
Horticulture
Ivon Buitrago-Villanueva, Ricardo Barbosa-Cornelio, Ericsson Coy-Barrera
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the specialized metabolite composition of Eruca sativa leaves grown in three different cultivation types (soil-based, hydroponic, and aquaponic) and compare the effects of different growing cycles and harvest times on the chemical composition. The results showed that soil-based cultivation promoted the accumulation of antioxidant flavonols in young leaves (21 days after transplanting), while hydroponic and aquaponic cultivation led to the accumulation of different compounds, including glucosinolates and a marker associated with harvest time. These findings provide a starting point for further studies on the metabolite regulation of Eruca sativa under soilless cultures.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Carmen Pinero, Gines Otalora, Jacinta Collado-Gonzalez, Josefa Lopez-Marin, Francisco M. del Amor
Summary: Research has found that foliar application of selenium can enhance plant productivity, reduce abiotic stresses, and improve nitrogen metabolism in plants grown in an aquaponics system. Additionally, the application of selenium can alleviate the negative effects of fish water on lettuce plant growth.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Awais Ali, Giulia Franzoni, Alice Petrini, Piero Santoro, Jacopo Mori, Antonio Ferrante, Giacomo Cocetta
Summary: Utilization of UV-B radiation can induce the accumulation of phytochemicals in plants, promoting secondary metabolites accumulation in wild rocket. High intensity UV-B radiation decreases chlorophyll and carotenoid concentration, and causes damage to plant membranes. However, successive exposure to varying UV-B doses leads to increased accumulation of phenolics, anthocyanins, and glucosinolates, along with increased total sugars and sucrose buildup.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bin Zhu, Fang Qian, Yunfeng Hou, Weicheng Yang, Mengxian Cai, Xiaoming Wu
Summary: Eruca sativa is an important edible vegetable with potential medicinal properties due to antibacterial activity of its seed oil. The complete chloroplast genome of E. sativa shares similarities with other Brassicaceae species, and protein-coding genes show purifying selection pressure, suggesting evolutionary closeness with important Brassica species. This may allow transfer of beneficial alleles from E. sativa to improve other Brassica species.
Article
Horticulture
Gediminas Kudirka, Akvile Virsile, Ruta Sutuliene, Kristina Lauzike, Giedre Samuoliene
Summary: Precise management of nutrient solution pH is crucial for optimizing the growth and yield of hydroponically cultivated crops. Fluctuations in nutrient solution pH can be passively controlled using a supplementary buffering agent. In this study, the physiological response of hydroponically cultivated lettuce to minor pH differences and the impact of supplementary buffering agent molarity on growth, antioxidant activity, and mineral nutrient uptake were evaluated.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Vittoria Giannini, Sara Melito, Roberto Matteo, Luca Lazzeri, Eleonora Pagnotta, Sara Chahine, Pier Paolo Roggero
Summary: The study explored the potential bioherbicidal efficacy of Eruca sativa cv. Nemat defatted seed meals (EDSM) on weed management. Results showed a high-value application of EDSM on both weed species, with mallow mainly injured by soaking and milk thistle mainly affected by biofumigation. An auto-toxic effect of EDSM on rocket seeds was also noted.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Breno de Jesus Pereira, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Newton La Scala Jr
Summary: The study compared the impacts of intercropping and monoculture systems on vegetable production, finding that intercropping systems had 35% lower greenhouse gas emissions than monocultures, with a lower carbon footprint as well.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Fernando Giovannetti Macedo, Wanderley Jose De Melo, Denise De Lima Delarica, Renata Beatriz Cruz, Elcio Ferreira Santos, Gabriel Mauricio Peruca De Melo, Ben Hur Mattiuz, Mara Cristina Pessoa da Cruz, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of Ni-Ca interaction on tomato plants and found that this interaction increased tomato fruit yield, reduced the incidence of BER, and prolonged the time of fruit color change.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Paulo Henrique Soares Silva, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Isaias dos Santos Reis, Sergio Manuel Rugeles Reyes, Mara Cristina Pessoa Da Cruz
Summary: Moderate increase in nitrogen fertilizer benefits the growth and yield of arugula while maintaining certain quality, but excessive use may lead to high nitrate content. The research findings suggest that the optimal approach to maximize yield while minimizing nitrate content is to adjust the nitrogen fertilizer rate.
Article
Horticulture
Paulo Henrique S. Silva, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Isaias dos S. Reis, Carolina S. Nascimento, Camila S. Nascimento
Summary: The study investigated the effects of nitrogen concentration on rocket vegetable growth and quality, finding that the highest nitrogen concentration led to the maximum number of leaves, leaf area, dry mass, and productivity. Additionally, the nitrate content, which indicates rocket quality, was highest at 210.2 mg L-1 of nitrogen. It is recommended to grow rocket with 237.6 mg L-1 of nitrogen in the nutrient solution for optimal results.
HORTICULTURA BRASILEIRA
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nubia Marisa Ferreira Bertino, Leilson Costa Grangeiro, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Henrique Campos Nogueira, Anna Kezia Soares de Oliveira, Anderson Araujo Alves, Glauber Henrique de Sousa Nunes
Summary: The study shows that fertilization with micronutrients can improve the quality and agronomic biofortification of onion bulbs. Onion has different biofortification potentials for B, Cu, and Zn.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Maria Jose Yanez Medelo, Sara Caroline de Pontes, Camila Seno Nascimento
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of intercropping collard greens, chicory, and arugula on crop yield and land use efficiency. Despite yield losses for chicory and arugula in intercropping systems, the land use efficiency indices were greater than 1.0, indicating their viability. The highest land use efficiency index was obtained in the chicory-arugula-collard green intercropping system.
Article
Agronomy
Camila Seno Nascimento, Carolina Seno Nascimento, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho
Summary: This study found that splitting nitrogen fertilizer application can improve productivity and plant quality of arugula, while reducing the negative environmental impact caused by nitrogen losses. The application of 198 kg N ha(-1) resulted in maximum height, and nitrate content, fresh mass, and productivity increased with increasing nitrogen doses. Splitting nitrogen fertilizer applications did not affect the characteristics evaluated.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Camila Seno Nascimento, Breno de Jesus Pereira, Carolina Seno Nascimento
Summary: This study investigates the effect of nitrogen management on the growth, production, quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon footprint of a beet-arugula intercropping system. The results show that an application of 60-120 kg N ha(-1) is the most efficient in reducing carbon footprint without compromising crop yield.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Anarlete Ursulino Alves, Vanessa Cury Galati, Francisco Bezerra Neto, Jose Carlos Barbosa, Beliza Queiroz Vieira Machado
Summary: The use of intercropping system allows crops to make better use of inputs and land productivity, benefiting farmers. This study evaluated the production performance of eggplant and industrial tomato intercropped at different transplanting dates. Results showed that the date of eggplant transplantation significantly influenced the commercial yield of both crops, with late transplanting resulting in yield losses for eggplant and higher yields for tomato. This suggests that there is a high degree of interference between these species and that the timing of eggplant transplantation can have a significant impact on production. Therefore, intercropping these crops may not be economically viable for farmers due to negative effects on growth, development, and production.
Article
Agronomy
Anderson Fernando Wamser, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Camila Seno Nascimento, Carolina Seno Nascimento, Juan Waldir Mendoza Cortez, Rodrigo Hiyoshi Dalmazzo Nowaki
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of porous ceramic cup extractors, combined with ion meters, for assessing the availability of nutrients in substrate for bell pepper and melon crops. The results showed that the concentrations of NO3- and K+ obtained using the porous ceramic cup extractors were strongly correlated with the ones obtained using the standard method. The use of these extractors could provide a fast method for evaluating the availability of nutrients in soilless cultures, especially for melon crops.
Article
Horticulture
Arthur B. Cecilio Filho, Beliza Q. Machado, Anarlete U. Alves, Breno de J. Pereira, Natan M. Guerra, Francisco Bezerra Neto
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the bio-agronomic performance of intercropped eggplant and tomato, taking into account the transplanting time and cultivation season.
HORTICULTURA BRASILEIRA
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Hilario de Almeida Junior, Victor Vergara Carmona, Alexson Filgueiras Dutra, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho
Summary: The study found that selenium can increase the nutritional value and yield of cabbage at low concentrations, with different cultivars showing varied responses to selenium, and selenite being the most effective source.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Danilo Dos Reis Cardoso Passos, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Tancredo Jose Carlos, Anne Juciely Vieira Barbosa
Summary: This experiment evaluated the effect of phosphorus rates on beet production and nutrient content. The results showed that phosphate fertilization did not affect the yield of beet when cultivated in soil with high phosphorus content.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Tancredo Jose Carlos, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Danilo dos Reis Cardoso Passos, Isaias dos Santos Reis
Summary: Delaying the transplant time of chicory resulted in increased yield of collard greens, and intercropping collard greens and chicory showed higher land use efficiency compared to monoculture.
REVISTA DE LA FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Renato Teo de Barros, Cibele Chalita Martins, Tatiane Sanches Jeromini, Givanildo Zildo da Silva, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho
Summary: This study examined the effect of seed size on germination, vigor, and yield performance of two parsley cultivars. Seeds separated by the 1.41mm sieves showed higher vigor and better field establishment success. Using sieves in the classification of parsley seeds helps obtain lots with superior physiological quality.
SEMINA-CIENCIAS AGRARIAS
(2021)
