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Horticulture
Masaru Sakamoto, Yoshiki Komatsu, Takahiro Suzuki
Summary: In hydroponic radish, adequate nutrient supply is crucial for root growth. Nutrient deficiency may affect the growth and composition of hydroponic radish.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Wang, Shuo Wang, Jingjing Sun, Hengren Dai, Beijun Zhang, Weidong Xiang, Zixin Hu, Pan Li, Jinshui Yang, Wen Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrates that irrigation with nanobubble water can significantly increase rice yield, reduce fertilizer usage, and enhance plant growth and nutrient uptake.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wasim A. Iqbal, Isabel G. Miller, Rebecca L. Moore, Iain J. Hope, Daniel Cowan-Turner, Maxim Kapralov
Summary: This study explores the potential of improving crop yields by introducing foreign Rubiscos, with Rubiscos from certain C-4 grasses showing significant carbon uptake improvement in wheat, sugar beet, and maize. The results highlight the importance of further research on Rubiscos from a wider range of species and better parameterization in Earth system models.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Iqbal Hussain, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Sahar Mumtaz, Rizwan Rasheed, Muhammad Arslan Ashraf, Faisal Maqsood, Muzammal Rehman, Humaira Yasmin, Shakeel Ahmed, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Sana Anwar, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: The addition of chromium to soil significantly affects plant growth, gas exchange, antioxidant enzyme activities, and chromium uptake, while also exacerbating oxidative stress in plants.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thomas Sinclair, James Specht, Kenneth Cassman, Larry Purcell, Thomas Rufty
Summary: De Souza et al. recently claimed that transforming the nonphotochemical quenching mechanism of photosynthesis can significantly increase soybean yield. However, there is little evidence to support this premise. The field experiment was flawed and does not provide evidence of yield increases in crops.
Article
Plant Sciences
Siping Liu, Lixue Wang, Liang Chang, Ismail Khan, Faisal Nadeem, Abdul Rehman, Ran Suo
Summary: This study investigated the effects of intercropping and straw mulching on crop growth, yield, nitrogen uptake, and photosynthetic characteristics. The results showed that straw mulching, intercropping, and their interaction significantly affected plant height, stem diameter, leaf area index, chlorophyll content, nitrogen uptake, photosynthetic characteristics, and crop yield.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Muhammad Umair Hassan, Muhammad Aamer, Muhammad Umer Chattha, Haiying Tang, Imran Khan, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Adnan Rasheed, Muhammad Nawaz, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Talha Aslam, Aniqa Afzal, Guoqin Huang
Summary: Industrial pollution is increasing, leading to large quantities of wastewater that need to be properly managed to prevent harm to soil and the environment. Distillery spent wash contains nutrients that can benefit soil quality and crop yield, but a lack of understanding about its characteristics and agricultural application methods poses environmental quality concerns.
Article
Agronomy
Jacob Bulenga Lisuma, Amon Joel Philip, Patrick Alois Ndakidemi, Ernest Rashid Mbega
Summary: This study was conducted in Tanzania to assess the residue effects of tobacco nicotine on maize crops, and found that nicotine residue in soil can decrease maize grain yield. It is recommended to supplement phosphorus and potassium nutrients when planting maize after tobacco to mitigate the negative effects of nicotine residue.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Guotao Geng, Ismail Cakmak, Tao Ren, Zhifeng Lu, Jianwei Lu
Summary: The study conducted on rapeseed plants grown in the Yangtze River Basin found that increasing magnesium application significantly improved seed yield, quality, and germination capacity. Magnesium fertilization also had positive effects on carbon assimilation of leaves and pods, seed oil content, unsaturated fatty acids, and uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
John Snider, Glendon Harris, Phillip Roberts, Calvin Meeks, Daryl Chastain, Michael Bange, Gurpreet Virk
Summary: This study conducted a field experiment to evaluate cotton yield, fiber quality, growth, and maturity responses to different nitrogen application rates in the southeastern US. It found that both excessively high and low nitrogen levels can significantly affect cotton productivity, fiber quality, and growth, with photosynthetic rates being responsive to nitrogen rates on later sample dates.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rangaswamy Madugundu, Khalid A. Al-Gaadi, Elkamil Tola, Virupakshagouda C. Patil, Nick Sigrimis
Summary: The effects of saline water on three greenhouse tomato cultivars were studied, and it was found that high salinity negatively impacted vegetative growth. The Valouro-RZ cultivar performed better in terms of growth. Grafted plants showed higher tolerance to salinity stress. The use of moderately saline water combined with a modified nutrient solution resulted in increased fruit yield.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nicolas Reinaldo Finkler, Bjorn Gucker, Davi Gasparini Fernandes Cunha
Summary: This study examined the impact of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) discharges on nutrient concentrations in receiving rivers in Sao Paulo state, Brazil. The results showed that WWTP discharges significantly increased nutrient concentrations and loads, with limited net nutrient uptake along the river reaches. These findings suggest that WWTPs with limited nutrient removal have considerable effects on water chemistry and nutrient cycling, potentially impairing downstream ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xudong Zhang, Bastian L. Franzisky, Lars Eigner, Christoph-Martin Geilfus, Christian Zoerb
Summary: High chloride and PEG-induced osmotic stress significantly reduced plant growth and stomatal conductance, but only high chloride stress decreased nitrate reductase activity. This is primarily caused by the antagonistic uptake of chloride and nitrate.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anja Mavric Cermelj, Eva Fidersek, Aleksandra Golob, Nina Kacjan Marsic, Katarina Vogel Mikus, Mateja Germ
Summary: This study found that the addition of potassium silicate can significantly improve the growth and physiological characteristics of barley plants, with the best performance observed at a concentration of 0.5 mM Si.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sylvia Morais de Sousa, Christiane Abreu de Oliveira, Daniele Luiz Andrade, Chainheny Gomes de Carvalho, Vitoria Palhares Ribeiro, Maria Marta Pastina, Ivanildo Evodio Marriel, Ubiraci Gomes de Paula Lana, Eliane Aparecida Gomes
Summary: The study demonstrates that maize plants inoculated with Bacillus strains capable of producing plant growth-promoting molecules and solubilizing phosphate showed enhanced root system, dry matter, and nutrient accumulation in hydroponics, as well as higher yield and grain P content in field conditions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georgios Nikolaou, Damianos Neocleous, Christos Christophi, Theodosia Heracleous, Marinos Markou
Article
Agronomy
Damianos Neocleous, Georgios Nikolaou, Georgia Ntatsi, Dimitrios Savvas
Review
Agronomy
Georgios Nikolaou, Damianos Neocleous, Anastasis Christou, Evangelini Kitta, Nikolaos Katsoulas
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anastasis Christou, Egli C. Georgiadou, Andreas M. Zissimos, Irene C. Christoforou, Christos Christofi, Damianos Neocleous, Panagiotis Dalias, Sofia O. C. A. Torrado, Ariadne Argyraki, Vasileios Fotopoulos
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Georgios Nikolaou, Damianos Neocleous, Evangelini Kitta, Nikolaos Katsoulas
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anastasis Christou, Egli C. Georgiadou, Andreas M. Zissimos, Irene C. Christoforou, Christos Christofi, Damianos Neocleous, Panagiotis Dalias, Vasileios Fotopoulos
Summary: The study found that different concentrations of Cr(VI) had no significant impact on the growth and yield of wheat and lettuce, partially showing a hormetic effect. Additionally, elevated levels of photosynthetic pigments were observed in lettuce leaves exposed to high concentrations of K2Cr2O7, indicating no oxidative stress. The human health risks from consuming these crops were deemed de minimis, but further research is still needed.
Article
Plant Sciences
Anastasis Christou, Egli C. Georgiadou, Andreas M. Zissimos, Irene C. Christoforou, Christos Christofi, Damianos Neocleous, Panagiotis Dalias, Andreas Ioannou, Vasileios Fotopoulos
Summary: The exposure of tomato plants to Cr(VI) resulted in oxidative stress in leaves and lower fruit yield at higher concentrations, but improved fruit quality attributes. The total Cr concentration in fruits was found to be well below the permissible limits, indicating safety for consumption. These findings suggest that Cr(VI) can significantly affect agricultural produce quality at the biochemical and molecular levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anastasis Christou, Eleftherios Hadjisterkotis, Panagiotis Dalias, Eleni Demetriou, Maria Christofidou, Sofia Kozakou, Nicos Michael, Chrystalla Charalambous, Militsa Hatzigeorgiou, Eftychia Christou, Demetris Stefani, Evaggelia Christoforou, Damianos Neocleous
Summary: Shooting ranges are highly contaminated areas with lead, which severely contaminates soils and vegetation. However, the contamination of nearby rivers and water reservoirs is minimal.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Damianos Neocleous, Dimitrios Savvas
Summary: This study focuses on implementing new elements in water and nutrient recycling under high salinity conditions for tomato crops. Two nutrient solution control strategies were compared, with recalculated nutrient uptake ratios showing more promising results in maintaining optimal nutrient levels for plant growth, especially under saline conditions.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Dedalos Kypris, Georgios Nikolaou, Eustathios Evangellides, Damianos Neocleous
Summary: The translation introduces a fully mechanical automatic irrigation device called HEM, which can adjust irrigation according to weather changes without requiring electricity. The device is composed of several components and can control irrigation frequency based on evaporation, providing high accuracy and flexibility.
Article
Horticulture
Georgios Nikolaou, Damianos Neocleous, Anastasis Christou, Polycarpos Polycarpou, Evangelini Kitta, Nikolaos Katsoulas
Summary: Countries in the Mediterranean region face similar challenges in terms of agricultural sustainability and modern farming practices, with issues like water scarcity, energy use, and climate suitability impacting greenhouse production. While greenhouses in Central and North Europe are equipped with high-tech systems, these may not be suitable for Mediterranean plastic greenhouses due to differences in agronomic needs and energy savings. Identifying energy-efficient solutions tailored to the local climate can improve greenhouse sustainability and crop performance.
Article
Horticulture
Georgios Nikolaou, Damianos Neocleous, Anastasis Christou, Polycarpos Polycarpou, Evangelini Kitta, Nikolaos Katsoulas
Summary: Increasing resource efficiency in agricultural systems is crucial for producing adequate food in semi-arid Mediterranean regions. Optimizing irrigation and fertilization practices based on plant-water-soil relationships and greenhouse microclimatic conditions is essential. Advanced technologies are necessary for monitoring and evaluating water and nutrient supply in precision agricultural systems.
Review
Horticulture
Georgios Nikolaou, Damianos Neocleous, Nikolaos Katsoulas, Constantinos Kittas
Article
Agronomy
Panagiotis Dalias, Anastasis Christou, Damianos Neocleous
Article
Agronomy
Jiaxin Sun, Yanli Yang, Peng Qi, Guangxin Zhang, Yao Wu
Summary: The optimal allocation of agricultural water and land resources is crucial for farmers' economic benefits, carbon sequestration, and water resource conservation. This study developed a novel water-carbon-economy coupling model and applied it to a real farm, demonstrating its effectiveness in achieving the optimal allocation of water and land resources. The model balances economic, environmental, and social benefits.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2024)