Article
Engineering, Environmental
Borja Ferrandez-Gomez, Juana D. Jorda, Mar Cerdan, Antonio Sanchez
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics of Posidonia oceanica extracts and their application in tomato and cucumber seed germination. The results showed that the extracts had a positive effect on tomato seed growth, but had a smaller impact and phytotoxic effect on cucumber seeds.
Article
Agronomy
Emanuele La Bella, Andrea Baglieri, Ferdinando Fragala, Ivana Puglisi
Summary: Water pollution caused by excessive presence of organic and inorganic compounds is a major environmental problem in many countries. Microalgae-based treatments offer a good alternative to conventional purification methods, as wastewater provides essential nutrients for microalgae growth. This review provides a detailed description of the application of microalgae in wastewater remediation and highlights their potential advantages. It also discusses the use of microalgae biomasses and extracts in agriculture, offering sustainable solutions to improve agricultural technologies.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Emine Segmen, Halime Ozdamar Unlu
Summary: Resource consumption and population growth have negatively impacted the environment. The use of algae as biofertilizers or biostimulants holds promise for sustainable agricultural systems. This study aimed to determine the effects of spirulina and brown seaweed on the yield and quality of peppers.
COGENT FOOD & AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Angela Ruiz-Nieto, Cintia Gomez-Serrano, Gabriel Acien, Antonio J. Castro
Summary: This study explores farmers' knowledge and acceptance of microalgae in Almeria horticulture. The results revealed a significant lack of knowledge regarding microalgae agricultural applications, but a positive attitude towards their use. However, only a minority of farmers who have used microalgae-derived applications achieved satisfactory results.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Durai Murugan Muniswami, Saranya Chinnadurai, M. Sachin, H. Jithin, K. Ajithkumar, G. Surya Narayanan, B. S. Gopinath, A. Ahamed Rasheeq, B. Antrose Preethi, R. Dineshkumar
Summary: This study evaluates seaweeds/seagrass as a biofertilizer/biostimulant for plant growth and yield, finding that they have positive effects on restoring and enhancing soil fertility. Seaweeds/seagrass are rich in nutrients and phytohormones, and can be applied through soil drench and foliar spray methods, significantly impacting plant growth and yield.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Adewale Suraj Bello, Imen Saadaoui, Radhouane Ben-Hamadou
Summary: Microalgae extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, are widely used as biostimulants and biofertilizers in crop cultivation to promote plant growth, enhance crop resilience, and increase crop productivity.
Review
Agronomy
Sangeeta Kumari, Krishan D. Sehrawat, Deepak Phogat, Anita R. Sehrawat, Ravish Chaudhary, Svetlana N. Sushkova, Marina S. Voloshina, Vishnu D. Rajput, Antonina N. Shmaraeva, Romina Alina Marc, Sudhir S. Shende
Summary: Algae are important macroscopic materials that play a significant role in regulating and providing nutrients for the growth of healthy crop plants. Biofertilizers obtained from algae are considered to be innovative production fertilizers without the use of harmful chemicals. Seaweeds contain water-soluble minerals and nutrients that are easily absorbed by plants and are valuable for crop growth.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaokang An, Xinglu Pan, Runan Li, Duoduo Jiang, Fengshou Dong, Wentao Zhu, Jun Xu, Xingang Liu, Xiaohu Wu, Yongquan Zheng
Summary: A fast, effective, and environmentally friendly method for enantioseparation and analysis of mefentrifluconazole in vegetables was developed based on supercritical fluid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The study revealed different enantioselective behaviors of mefentrifluconazole enantiomers in various vegetables and processing conditions, contributing to a more accurate dietary risk assessment of the pesticide.
Article
Horticulture
Ivan Navarro-Morillo, Sofia Pardo-Pina, Francisco Garcia-Sanchez, Juan Manuel Ruiz, Santiago Laserna-Arcas, Felix Plasencia, Jose M. Camara-Zapata
Summary: Salinity is a global problem caused by irrigation with salty water, excessive fertilization, or poor leaching capacity in soils. Biostimulants, like corn steep liquor (CSL), can enhance salt tolerance in plants by reducing the uptake and accumulation of toxic ions. This study found that CSL application improved photosynthetic efficiency and reduced the generation of reactive oxygen species, resulting in reduced phytotoxicity and increased growth of pepper plants under saline conditions.
Review
Plant Sciences
Fatima Ezzahra Chouyia, Valeria Ventorino, Olimpia Pepe
Summary: This article provides an overview of the P solubilization activity of Streptomyces species and discusses their use as P biofertilizers in competitive agronomic practices. The mechanisms through which they release P by solubilization/mineralization are explored. The beneficial association of PSS with plants is highlighted, and the latest developments and research concerning the use of PSS as P biofertilizers for field applications are discussed.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alice Ferreira, Daniel Figueiredo, Francisca Ferreira, Ana Marujo, Carolina R. V. Bastos, Guillermo Martin-Atanes, Belina Ribeiro, Karolina Sterbova, Claudia Marques-dos-Santos, F. Gabriel Acien, Luisa Gouveia
Summary: Microalgae biomass grown in wastewater can be used for agricultural purposes, improving seed germination and plant growth. Wastewater serves as both a nutrient source and a cost-saving measure. The research confirms the benefits of wastewater-grown microalgae biomass for agriculture, but also highlights the inhibitory effect of the filtrate on plant growth.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Margaret Mukami Gitau, Attila Farkas, Vince Ordog, Gergely Maroti
Summary: This study evaluated the biostimulant effects of two microalgae strains on tomato plants and found that they could promote plant growth and fruit development. The study also revealed strain-specific actions of the two algae strains on tomato.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Metin Turan, Melek Ekinci, Sanem Argin, Mihail Brinza, Ertan Yildirim
Summary: Drought has negative effects on the physiological and biochemical characteristics of crops. This study aimed to investigate the effects of biostimulants containing PGPR on tomato seedlings under different irrigation levels. The results showed that biostimulant applications mitigated the adverse effects of drought stress and improved plant growth parameters. The most effective dose was 4 L ha(-1) under drought conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Juliana de Oliveira Amatussi, Atila Francisco Mogor, Ely Cristina Negrelli Cordeiro, Gilda Mogor, Harielly Marianne Costa Marques, Gabriel Bocchetti de Lara
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a combination of micronized Lithothamnium and dried biomass of Arthrospira platensis on onion growth and yield. The results showed that this combination promoted growth and biochemical changes in the onion plants, leading to increased yield in a nature friendly way.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Yves Theoneste Murindangabo, Marek Kopecky, Kristyna Perna, Thi Giang Nguyen, Petr Konvalina, Miloslava Kavkova
Summary: Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), widely found in various environments, have multiple roles including promoting food safety, improving soil, animal, and human health, and serving as environmentally friendly pest and disease managers in sustainable farming strategies. While the traditional roles of LAB in food processing and human health sectors have been extensively studied, there is increasing attention to their additional roles as biofertilizers, biocontrol agents, and biostimulants in plant production. This review aims to explore the less-explored relevance of LAB in soil-plant systems and discuss the prospects for increased acceptance as sustainable and safe soil and plant health enhancers through a review of literature and metadata.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Amalia Boix-Ruiz, Jose Ignacio Marin-Guirao, Miguel de Cara-Garcia, Francisco Camacho-Ferre, Julio Cesar Tello-Marquina
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pablo Garcia-Raya, Cesar Ruiz-Olmos, Jose Ignacio Marin-Guirao, Carlos Asensio-Grima, Julio Cesar Tello-Marquina, Miguel de Cara-Garcia
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jose Ignacio Marin-Guirao, Miguel de Cara-Garcia, Eduardo Crisol-Martinez, Miguel Angel Gomez-Tenorio, I Pablo Garcia-Raya, Julio Cesar Tello-Marquina
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Microbiology
Alexandri Maria Brizuela, Eduardo De la Lastra, Jose Ignacio Marin-Guirao, Laura Galvez, Miguel de Cara-Garcia, Nieves Capote, Daniel Palmero
Article
Agronomy
Eduardo de la Lastra, Jose Marin-Guirao, Francisco J. Lopez-Moreno, Teresa Soriano, Miguel Cara-Garcia, Nieves Capote
Summary: The molecular tools based on qPCR showed advantages in accurately detecting and quantifying Fusarium species in asparagus plants, soil, and water samples, as well as evaluating the efficacy of soil disinfestation treatments for managing ADS. Chemical fumigation and biosolarization treatments contributed to a significant reduction in Fusarium inoculum densities in treated soils, leading to production increases. Accurate quantification of pathogen densities in soil samples using qPCR can help identify high-risk fields and improve ADS management strategies.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francisco Jose Castillo-Diaz, Jose Ignacio Marin-Guirao, Luis Jesus Belmonte-Urena, Julio Cesar Tello-Marquina
Summary: The study suggests that reusing tomato plant debris as the sole fertilizer could be a viable alternative to conventional fertilization in greenhouse agriculture. The plant debris showed similar production results and fruit quality parameters compared to inorganic fertilization, with improvements in some physicochemical variables and mitigation of the biological depressive effect of solarization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Cynthia Giagnocavo, Miguel de Cara-Garcia, Monica Gonzalez, Melchor Juan, Jose Ignacio Marin-Guirao, Sepide Mehrabi, Estefania Rodriguez, Jan van der Blom, Eduardo Crisol-Martinez
Summary: This article explores sustainability transitions in agriculture through analyzing niche initiatives and their impact on farmers' relationships with nature. The study suggests that through agroecological practices, farmers can gain a deeper understanding of the ecosystems in which they operate and transition to more sustainable agricultural systems.
Article
Agronomy
Jose Ignacio Marin-Guirao, Emilio Martin-Exposito, Maria Del Carmen Garcia-Garcia, Miguel De Cara-Garcia
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of straw, biodegradable plastic, and traditional polyethylene mulching materials on organic tomato cultivation and compared them to non-mulched soil. The results showed that straw and biodegradable plastic mulching materials offered the same benefits as conventional polyethylene, making them a sustainable alternative.
Article
Agronomy
Jose Ignacio Marin-Guirao, Francisco Cesar Paez-Cano, Maria del Carmen Garcia-Garcia, Nikolaos Katsoulas, Miguel de Cara-Garcia
Summary: Grey mould caused by Botrytis cinerea is a common disease in greenhouse tomato crops in the Mediterranean Basin. Fungicides are necessary due to the lack of heating systems and winter weather conditions. Copper-based formulations have been traditionally used, but cinnamon extract and potassium hydrogen carbonate (PHC) have shown high efficacy in inhibiting B. cinerea growth. Greenhouse trials conducted for two seasons in Spain demonstrated that PHC was comparable or even better than copper oxychloride in controlling Botrytis. Tomato variety selection and pruning practices were key factors in reducing the use of copper-based formulations or other fungicides to prevent grey mould infection. Integrated management of these factors could lead to the substitution of copper for Botrytis control in this crop system.
Article
Microbiology
Jose Ignacio Marin-Guirao, Maria del Carmen Garcia-Garcia, Emilio Martin-Exposito, Miguel de Cara-Garcia
Summary: This study investigated the organic fertigation of tomato crops through a 2-year field trial. The results showed that fertigation did not alter the physical-chemical parameters of the soil. Differences in soil fungal communities were only found in the identification of biomarkers. Despite the high cost of fertigation, there were no consistent differences in tomato yield and fruit quality between treatments.
Article
Ecology
J. I. Marin-Guirao, M. de Cara-Garcia, J. C. Tello-Marquina
Proceedings Paper
Horticulture
M. A. Gomez-Tenorio, B. Lupion-Rodriguez, A. Boix-Ruiz, C. Ruiz-Olmos, J. I. Marin-Guirao, J. C. Tello-Marquina, F. Camacho-Ferre, M. de Cara-Garcia
V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TOMATO DISEASES: PERSPECTIVES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN TOMATO PROTECTION
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Horticulture
E. Elizondo-Pasten, A. Boix-Ruiz, M. A. Gomez-Tenorio, C. Ruiz-Olmos, J. I. Marin-Guirao, J. C. Tello-Marquina, F. Camacho-Ferre
V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TOMATO DISEASES: PERSPECTIVES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN TOMATO PROTECTION
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Horticulture
A. Boix-Ruiz, M. Ibanez-Salvador, P. Garcia-Raya, C. Ruiz-Olmos, M. A. Gomez-Tenorio, J. I. Marin-Guirao, F. Camacho-Ferre, J. C. Tello-Marquina
V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TOMATO DISEASES: PERSPECTIVES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN TOMATO PROTECTION
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Horticulture
A. Boix-Ruiz, M. A. Gomez-Tenorio, C. Ruiz-Olmos, J. I. Marin-Guirao, F. Toresano-Sanchez, J. C. Tello-Marquina, F. Camacho-Ferre, M. de Cara-Garcia
V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TOMATO DISEASES: PERSPECTIVES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN TOMATO PROTECTION
(2018)