Article
Food Science & Technology
Xinyi Jiang, Ci Lu, Runmeng Hu, Wenyang Shi, Libang Zhou, Puzhao Wen, Yizhou Jiang, Yangming Martin Lo
Summary: Hydroponics is gaining attention as a solution to issues caused by population expansion, soil pollution, and farmland scarcity. However, the residual effluents from hydroponics can be harmful to the environment. This study explores the use of vermicompost tea (VCT) as an organic, biodegradable substrate for hydroponics. Results show that VCT can improve the growth and nutrient uptake of maple peas, while also preserving beneficial microorganisms.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Sami ur Rehman, Federica De Castro, Alessio Aprile, Michele Benedetti, Francesco Paolo Fanizzi
Summary: The extensive use of agrochemicals has had negative impacts on soil health, crop productivity, and the environment. Organic amendments, such as vermicompost, offer a sustainable solution for enhancing soil and plant health. This review highlights the potential benefits of vermicompost in boosting crop production, protecting crops from stresses, and promoting sustainable agriculture without harming the environment. It also discusses the role of earthworms in improving soil fertility, organic matter decomposition, and soil microorganisms' activity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lee J. Opdahl, Ricky W. Lewis, Lee A. Kalcsits, Tarah S. Sullivan, Karen A. Sanguinet
Summary: The study found that metal lactates can serve as potential crop biostimulants due to their ability to provide nutrients and stimulate plant growth. Through a series of experiments, it was discovered that metal lactates show good uptake and utilization effects in wheat and Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings.
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Agronomy
Luciano P. Canellas, Natalia O. A. Canellas, Rakiely M. da Silva, Riccardo Spaccini, Gabriela Petroceli Mota, Fabio L. Olivares
Summary: Traditional agriculture is the largest food-producing sector globally, but it is closely associated with rural poverty. Socially adapted technologies, such as the use of humic substances as biostimulants, can enhance subsistence crop production and help impoverished farmers. This study evaluated the effect of a humic/PGPB mixed biostimulant on cassava and okra crops, improving plant development and increasing yields by 70% and 50% respectively. The use of biostimulants can contribute to food security and the autonomy of farmers, bridging traditional knowledge with modern science for sustainable agroecosystem management.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Silvia Pizzanelli, Lucia Calucci, Claudia Forte, Silvia Borsacchi
Summary: Composting, vermicomposting, and anaerobic digestion are commonly used methods to convert organic waste into valuable soil amendment products. C-13 solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (SSNMR) has been applied to track the transformation of organic matter and evaluate the quality of the produced amendments and the effectiveness of the treatments.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zohreh Habibi Sharafabad, Moslem Abdipour, Mehdi Hosseinifarahi, Abdolsamad Kelidari, Ladan Rashidi
Summary: Increased environmental concern has led to a search for sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternatives to synthetic fertilizers in agriculture. This study found that the application of humic acid and vermicompost increased flower yield and essential oil content in Lavandula angustifolia L. intercropped with Brassica nigra L. The chemical composition of the essential oil was also influenced by the fertilizers. Therefore, a combination of humic acid and vermicompost is recommended as an alternative to chemical fertilizers in lowly fertile areas to reduce environmental hazards.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Matej Malik, Jiri Velechovsky, Lukas Praus, Anezka Janatova, Zdenka Kahankova, Pavel Kloucek, Pavel Tlustos
Summary: There is increasing evidence that nutrients and biostimulants play a role in plant secondary metabolism. This study examined the effects of amino acid-based supplements on the cannabinoid and terpene profiles of medical cannabis plants. The results showed that amino acid biostimulation influenced ion levels in plant tissues and had different effects on nutrient cycles.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Ali Mohd Yatoo, Md Niamat Ali, Zahoor Ahmad Baba, Birjees Hassan
Summary: Vermicompost and vermicompost tea are eco-friendly alternatives that can enhance crop growth and yield, suppress diseases and pests sustainably, and protect human health and the environment.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiachen Xie, Hui Xia, Mengxin Guan, Kui Huang, Jin Chen
Summary: The addition of biochar can accelerate the vermicomposting process of dewatered sludge and significantly promote the maturity of dissolved organic matter.
Review
Plant Sciences
Mingjie Chen
Summary: Tea tree, cultivated in over 50 countries, is harvested for making tea, one of the most popular beverages. The cuticle of tea leaves plays a crucial role in water loss, drought tolerance, and potential interactions with herbivores and pathogens. Recent studies have focused on the structure, composition, and function of the tea leaf cuticle, but concrete experimental evidence regarding its role in aroma quality and postharvest processing properties is still lacking.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mahmoud Shaabani, Marcello Iriti, Seyed Najmmaddin Mortazavi, Fatemeh Zahra Amirmohammadi, Kiana Zamanian
Summary: This experiment investigated the effects of vermicompost and humic acid on Marigold. The results showed that vermicompost increased ion leakage and decreased relative water content of the leaves. Humic acid did not affect flower protein content but reduced relative water content.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sudip Sengupta, Kallol Bhattacharyya, Jajati Mandal, Asoke Prasun Chattopadhyay
Summary: This study investigates the effects of inorganic components and organic vermicompost on arsenic-contaminated soil, and characterizes the samples through chemical analysis and physical testing. The results show that vermocrops enriched with zinc and iron exhibit high stability in extracting arsenic. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy confirm the complexation of arsenic with humic acid/fulvic acid.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Lopez, J. Antelo, A. C. Silva, F. Bento, S. Fiol
Summary: This study analyzed compost samples from different sources and treated with different composting methods to investigate their chemical composition, physicochemical, and acid-base properties, revealing correlations and testing the potential value of compost as amendments. The application of compost improved soil pH, organic matter and nutrient content, and promoted seed germination and root growth in a mining area.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sudip Sengupta, Kallol Bhattacharyya, Jajati Mandal, Asoke Prasun Chattopadhyay
Summary: This study examined the use of inorganic components and organic vermicompost to manage arsenic polluted soils, finding that vermicompost enriched with zinc and iron was effective in stabilizing arsenic complexes, with the release of arsenic affected by competitive oxy-anions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Stephanie Lu, Daniel Pentico, Robert Castro, Sherry Dinh, John J. Love, David L. Larom, Ramona L. Perez, Changqi Liu
Summary: This study examined the effects of UV light exposure and compost tea treatment on hydroponically grown plants in greenhouses. It was found that increased UV exposure led to higher red pigmentation and antioxidant activities in the plants, while compost tea supplementation boosted nitrogen and mineral accumulations. Overall, exposure to UV radiation and beneficial microorganisms improved the performance and nutrient profile of the mustard greens.
ACS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elmira Jalilzadeh Khoie, Zohreh Jabbarzadeh, Parviz Norouzi, Mohsen Barin, Maryam Razavi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of silicon on plant traits of rose plants and found that silicon treatment can improve flowering stem length and diameter, petal thickness, flower weight, and delay flower senescence. Foliar application of silicon also increased leaf content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and silicon.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daocheng Ma, Weichao Teng, Yi-Ting Mo, Biao Yi, Wen-Lang Chen, Yan-Ping Pang, Linghui Wang
Summary: This study investigated the nutrient requirements and effects of fertilization on the soil properties and growth status of Erythropalum scandens seedlings through a series of pot experiments. The results revealed that E. scandens seedlings have a stronger sensitivity to nitrogen levels, and excessive fertilization can lead to soil acidification. Proper fertilization treatments can promote better growth status of the seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Javid Norouzi, Saeed Sayfzadeh, Davood Eradatmand Asli, Hamidreza Zakerin, Esmaeil Hadidi Masouleh
Summary: The effect of nitrogen splitting and different irrigation conditions on agronomic and physiological traits of corn was examined. Drought stress resulted in decreased yield, increased proline and abscisic acid contents. The Maxima cultivar exhibited higher resistance to drought stress. Single cross 704 cultivar showed better adaptability to drought stress and nitrogen deficiency.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ibrahim Erdal, Hakan Aktas, Cennet Yaylaci, Sevkiye Armagan Turkan, Gulnur Aydin, Yunus Hor
Summary: The study examined the effects of growth media made of peat and different domestic materials on tomato nutrition, growth, and yield as an alternative to cocopeat in Turkiye. It was found that using vermicompost and its mixtures with peat as growth media resulted in the highest leaf and fruit nutrient concentrations. The highest fruit yields and biomass weights were obtained with solely peat and 1:1 peat + vermicompost medium. Peat-containing growth media, especially peat + vermicompost mixtures, can be used as alternatives to cocopeat in soilless tomato cultivation.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kiron Bhakat, Ekramul Islam, Samir Kumar Mukherjee
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of bacterially solubilized zinc (BSZn) on the early growth of rice plants and the concentration of zinc in the plant parts. The results showed that BSZn can promote seed germination and seedling growth, increase chlorophyll and carotenoid content, and enhance zinc accumulation in the roots of rice seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)