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Agronomy
Alexander Esaulko, Vladimir Sitnikov, Elena Pismennaya, Olga Vlasova, Evgeniy Golosnoi, Alena Ozheredova, Anna Ivolga, Vasilii Erokhin
Summary: In arid zones, the yields of soft winter wheat varieties are significantly affected by variations in hydrothermal conditions. Understanding the relationship between soil and environmental hydrothermal parameters and winter wheat productivity is crucial for stable agricultural systems. A study on the arid zone of Central Fore-Caucasus found that temperature shifts and drought have led to longer growing seasons, reduced plant density, and decreased productivity of drought-resistant varieties. Breeding new varieties and shifting the cultivation of winter wheat northward can potentially mitigate the impact of drought and improve productivity in arid environments.
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Horticulture
Tongyin Li, Geoffrey T. Lalk, Qianwen Zhang, Zhiheng Xing, Guihong Bi
Summary: The use of season extension tools such as high tunnels and diverse vegetable crops is crucial for improving the competitiveness of vegetable growers in Mississippi. Chinese cabbage has become increasingly popular due to its advantages in fast maturity, high productivity, and tolerance for frost, making it suitable for winter production in a subtropical climate.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hui Chen, Liping Gao, Mengcheng Li, Yitao Liao, Qingxi Liao
Summary: The study found that a depth of 10 cm is suitable for fertilization in mechanized direct-seeded winter rapeseed production. Deep fertilization improves seed yield, agronomic efficiency, fertilizer use efficiency, and economic benefits compared to surface broadcast fertilizer, due to increased root mass density, plant growth, and nutrient uptake.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Haiwang Yu, Zhen Gao, Jingshan Zhao, Zheng Wang, Xiaoyu Li, Xinyan Xu, Huajian Jian, Dahong Bian, Yanhong Cui, Xiong Du
Summary: Phased warming in late winter and early spring can increase winter wheat grain yield. The effects of different durations of warming during this period on grain yield and quality were studied. The results showed that longer warming durations promoted spike and flower development, increased grain size, and had positive effects on kernel number and weight. However, longer warming durations also led to a decrease in protein content and quality. The optimum warming duration for achieving higher yields and protein yields was found to be 50-56 days.
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Environmental Sciences
Chong Yang, Yang Zhao, Bibo Long, Feiyan Wang, Fayong Li, Dong Xie
Summary: Biodegradable mulch films have shown potential as a substitute for polyethylene (PE) films to reduce white pollution and improve crop yield. However, the mechanisms behind the yield-increasing effect are still unclear. This study investigates the effects of different biodegradable film treatments on soil and winter potatoes, and provides insights into the relationships between film degradation, soil properties, soil bacterial community, and potato yield using a PLS-PM model. Rating: 8/10.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Waclaw Jarecki
Summary: Foliar fertilization is effective for winter oilseed rape cultivation, with intensive fertilization (variants D and E) resulting in significant increase in yield, protein content, and boron content. The best economic effect was observed after applying fertilization in variants D and E.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Azra Arshad Chishti, Hilal Musadiq Khan, Rauf Ahmad Pattoo, Asif Hassan Sofi
Summary: The study found that wool quality parameters in sheep exposed to cold environments meet most requirements of the textile sector, allowing them to be reared in open sheds without adverse effects.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Jan Blaszczyk, Jacek Nawrocki, Grzegorz P. Lysiak
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of plant protection methods on the fruit yield and quality of three remontant strawberry cultivars. The results showed that the applied protection methods had little effect on fruit yield and size but significantly reduced fruit losses caused by common diseases. The effectiveness of the protection methods on fruit quality parameters depended on the cultivar and growing season.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ali Mehrabani, Ali Jebelli Javan, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad, Ali Madhavi, Mahnoosh Parsaeimehr
Summary: The impact of Leek extract and ultrasound on meat quality and molecular weight distribution was studied. The combined effect of enzyme and ultrasound improved pH value and proteolytic activity of meat. It also reduced cooking loss and hardness while improving water-binding capacity and emulsion stability.
Article
Agronomy
Trong Nghia Hoang, Petr Konvalina, Marek Kopecky, Mohammad Ghorbani, Elnaz Amirahmadi, Jaroslav Bernas, Shahzaib Ali, Thi Giang Nguyen, Yves Theoneste Murindangabo, Dang Khoa Tran, Sangin Shim
Summary: Organic agriculture is a growing industry, but the quantity and quality of organic products are still up for debate. A three-year experiment was conducted to evaluate the grain yield and quality of different winter wheat varieties and mixtures. The study found that there was no significant difference in grain yield between different mixtures, but protein content was increased in mixtures with low-quality varieties. Overall, the study showed potential for improving grain quality, but further research is needed to investigate the interaction between wheat varieties and input materials.
Article
Plant Sciences
Rong-Ping Zhang, Ning-Ning Zhou, Ri-Gui Ashen, Lin Zhou, Ting-Yu Feng, Ke-Yuan Zhang, Xue-Huan Liao, Li-Se Aer, Jian-Chao Shu, Xue-Wu He, Fei Gao, Peng Ma
Summary: The study investigates the changes in yield and physiological characteristics of indica hybrid rice varieties sown on different dates in the hilly areas of Sichuan. The results show that the sowing date significantly affects the growth period and yield of the rice varieties, with earlier sowing dates resulting in higher yields. The Huangyouyuehesimiao (V3) variety had the highest yield under the 16-23 May sowing date.
Article
Agronomy
Russ W. Gesch, M. Scott Wells, Alexander Hard
Summary: In the U.S. Upper Midwest region, establishing winter annual cover crops following corn is challenging. Winter camelina shows promise as a cover crop that can diversify the corn-soybean rotation. Desiccating corn with a preharvest aid can accelerate its dry-down, allowing timely drilling of camelina and improving establishment. Further research is needed to enhance the management and genetics of winter camelina for use as a cash cover crop in corn systems.
Article
Horticulture
Andrzej Kalisz, Agnieszka Sekara, Aneta Grabowska, Konrad Sulak, Ewa Capecka, Andrzej Libik, Rita Jurkow, Bogdan Kulig
Summary: Biodegradable nonwovens can impact vegetable growth, with higher yields observed in the spring harvest compared to the autumn. Different types of covers can affect the quality and yield of vegetables, highlighting the importance of selecting appropriate covering materials based on season and requirements.
ACTA SCIENTIARUM POLONORUM-HORTORUM CULTUS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaolei Guo, Xuzhang Xue, Lili Chen, Junyan Li, Zhimin Wang, Yinghua Zhang
Summary: LEDs are effective light sources for growing wheat indoors. This study investigated the effects of different LED light spectra on the growth and development of wheat plants grown in a hydroponic system. The results showed that the R4G1 light spectrum was the most beneficial for wheat growth, leading to faster, more, and better yield.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Dorota Gaweda, Malgorzata Haliniarz
Summary: The study found that planting winter wheat after soybean resulted in significantly higher grain and straw yield, as well as improved quality parameters compared to planting after winter oilseed rape. The tillage system did not have a significant impact on winter wheat grain yield, but conventional tillage system was beneficial for increasing straw yield and plant height, while the no-tillage system improved the thousand grain weight. Wheat grain harvested under conventional tillage system had better test weight, grain uniformity, and lower gluten index than under no-tillage.
