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Biological and synthetic approaches to inhibiting nitrification in non-tilled Mediterranean soils

The increasing demand for food production has led to a tenfold increase in nitrogen (N) fertilizer use since the Green Revolution. Nowadays, agricultural soils have been turned into high-nitrifying environment...

Authors: Adrián Bozal-Leorri, Mario Corrochano-Monsalve, Luis Miguel Arregui, Pedro M. Aparicio-Tejo and Carmen González-Murua

Structural characterization of polysaccharide from jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit

Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit is one of the largest productions in China and its increasing production has drawn considerable attention from researchers. Polysaccharide is one of the most abundant componen...

Authors: Xiaolong Ji, Yanqiu Cheng, Jingyuan Tian, Siqi Zhang, Yongshuai Jing and Miaomiao Shi

A study of fungicidal and anti-phenol oxidase activity of some α-amino phosphonate derivatives

Developing new pesticides with multi-function may be a suitable strategy to save time and cost and reduce the emergence of resistant strains of pests and pathogens. The organophosphorus derivatives have not be...

Authors: Mohsen Abbod, Naser Safaie, Khodayar Gholivand, Mohammad Mehrabadi, Mahyar Bonsaii and Ali Asghar Ebrahimi Valmoozi

Biologically active toxin from macroalgae Chaetomorpha antennina Bory, against the lepidopteran Spodoptera litura Fab. and evaluation of toxicity to earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae Kinb

Seaweeds harbour a wide array of bioactive compounds shown to be effective in support of sustainable agricultural practices. The green seaweed Chaetomorpha antennina found in abundance in coastal areas of India h...

Authors: Kanagaraj Muthu-Pandian Chanthini, Sengottayan Senthil-Nathan, Vethamonickam Stanley-Raja, Sengodan Karthi, Haridoss Sivanesh, Ramakrishnan Ramasubramanian, Ahmed Abdel-Megeed, Dahlia M. El Maghraby, Aml Ghaith, Mona S. Alwahibi, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh and Wayne Brian Hunter

Effect of biochar addition on legacy phosphorus availability in long-term cultivated arid soil

Continuous application of phosphorus (P) nutrient in association with its low recovery results in large amounts of P being accumulated in soil in different forms. Use of biochar can be a possible means to mobi...

Authors: Khaled D. Alotaibi, Melissa Arcand and Noura Ziadi

Tripleurospermum disciforme (C.A.Mey.) Sch.Bip., Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Sch.Bip, and Achillea biebersteinii Afan.: efficiency, chemical profile, and biological properties of essential oil

Tripleurospermum disciforme (C.A.Mey.) Sch.Bip., Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Sch.Bip., and Achillea biebersteinii Afan. are the most important species of the Asteraceae family that are used in traditional medicine ...

Authors: Mansureh Ghavam

Assessing the potential of biochar aged by humic substances to enhance plant growth and soil biological activity

Soil carbon-rich organic amendments (biochar, humic substances) may improve the quality and fertility of arable soil. Their co-application can additively enhance the beneficial effect on soil. Hypothetically, ...

Authors: Tereza Hammerschmiedt, Jiri Holatko, Vaclav Pecina, Dalibor Huska, Oldrich Latal, Antonin Kintl, Maja Radziemska, Sadiq Muhammad, Zygmunt M. Gusiatin, Martina Kolackova, Muhammad Nasir, Tivadar Baltazar, Niaz Ahmed and Martin Brtnicky

Publisher Correction to: Growth and physiological impairments in Fe-starved alfalfa are associated with the downregulation of Fe and S transporters along with redox imbalance

Authors: Md Atikur Rahman, Md Bulbul Ahmed, Fahad Alotaibi, Khaled D. Alotaibi, Noura Ziadi, Ki‑Won Lee and Ahmad Humayan Kabir

Effects of continuous cropping of Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit. on soil physicochemical properties, enzyme activities, microbial communities and functional genes

Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit. is a commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine, and the main raw material of various Chinese patent medicines. Continuous cropping obstacle (CCO) is the main factor leadi...

Authors: Yuan Zhao, Xiao–Meng Qin, Xue–Ping Tian, Tao Yang, Rong Deng and Jun Huang

Age-stage, two-sex life table analysis of Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) reared on maize and kidney bean

Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith), or fall armyworm, is one of major migratory agricultural pests with a wide range of hosts. The effect of different hosts (maize and kidney bean) on the growth and reproduction of...

Authors: Wen Xie, Junrui Zhi, Jiaqin Ye, Yeming Zhou, Cao Li, Yujian Liang, Wenbo Yue, Dingyin Li, Guang Zeng and Chaoxing Hu

Attenuations of bacterial spot disease Xanthomonas euvesicatoria on tomato plants treated with biostimulants

The bacterial-spot disease caused by different Xanthomonas species is one of the major tomato diseases that reduce crop production and quality. Pesticides indiscriminate usage has resulted in an increase in resis...

Authors: Aminthia Pombo Sudré da Silva, Fábio Lopes Olivares, Cláudia Pombo Sudré, Lázaro Eustáquio Pereira Peres, Natália Aguiar Canellas, Rakiely Martins da Silva, Vicenza Cozzolino and Luciano Pasqualoto Canellas

Alteration in expression level of some growth and stress-related genes after rhizobacteria inoculation to alleviate drought tolerance in sensitive rice genotype

Drought stress is one of the major abiotic stresses that adversely affect rice production. Four rice genotypes, Giza177, IR64 (as sensitive genotypes) and Vandana, Orabi3 (as tolerant genotypes) were used to s...

Authors: Samar A. Omar, Nashwa A. H. Fetyan, Medhat E. Eldenary, Mohamed H. Abdelfattah, Haytham M. Abd-Elhalim, Jacek Wrobel and Hazem M. Kalaji

Acclimation with humic acids enhances maize and tomato tolerance to salinity

Salinity is one of the major environmental threats to agriculture, limiting plant growth and reducing crop yield. The use of humic substances to alleviate salt stress in plants is well reported, but the mechan...

Authors: Aline Costa Souza, Daniel Basílio Zandonadi, Mirella Pupo Santos, Natália Oliveira Aguiar Canellas, Cleiton de Paula Soares, Luiz Eduardo Souza da Silva Irineu, Carlos Eduardo de Rezende, Riccardo Spaccini, Alessandro Piccolo, Fabio Lopes Olivares and Luciano Pasqualoto Canellas

Antifungal potential of cinnamon essential oils against Phytophthora colocasiae causing taro leaf blight

Taro leaf blight, caused by a severely destructive oomycete fungus Phytophthora colocasiae, is responsible for threatening yield loss worldwide. The pathogen has the ability to germinate and spread rapidly to oth...

Authors: Zhang Hong, Kalhoro Muhammad Talib, Kalhoro Ghulam Mujtaba, Hou Dabin, Faqir Yahya, Zhou Congying and Wang Fukai

Application of a cashew-based oxime in extracting Ni, Mn and Co from aqueous solution

Cashew nut shell is a by-product of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) production, which is abundant in many developing countries. Cashew nut shell liquor (CNSL) contains a functional chemical, cardanol, which can b...

Authors: Chi M. Phan, Son A. Hoang, Son H. Vu, Hoang M. Nguyen, Cuong V. Nguyen, Anita E. Hyde and Shin-ichi Yusa

Growth and physiological impairments in Fe-starved alfalfa are associated with the downregulation of Fe and S transporters along with redox imbalance

Iron (Fe) is an essential plant nutrient. Its deficiency is a major constraint in crop production systems, affecting crop yield and quality. It is therefore important to elucidate the responses and adaptive me...

Authors: Md Atikur Rahman, Md Bulbul Ahmed, Fahad Alotaibi, Khaled D. Alotaibi, Noura Ziadi, Ki-Won Lee and Ahmad Humayan Kabir

Impact of gamma irradiation pretreatment on biochemical and molecular responses of potato growing under salt stress

Previous literatures revealed that gamma rays have an increasing effect on salt tolerance in different plants. In vitro experiment was conducted to study the effect of gamma rays (20 Gray) on salt tolerance of...

Authors: Elhamahmy Ali Mohamed, Elsadany Osama, Eid Manal, Abdelazeem Samah, Gerish Salah, Kalaji M. Hazem, Wróbel Jacek and Elsheery Nabil

Growth, biochemical quality and antioxidant capacity of coriander leaves under organic and inorganic fertilization programs

Soil salinity buildup and soil degradation are emerging challenges in cropping systems practicing high chemical fertilization. Application of biostimulants and organic fertilizers are better deserve agricultur...

Authors: Fereshte Serri, Mohammad Kazem Souri and Mohammadreza Rezapanah

Correction to: Fertilizing behavior of extract of organomineral-activated biochar: low-dose foliar application for promoting lettuce growth

Authors: Abhay Kumar, Stephen Joseph, Ellen R. Graber, Sara Taherymoosavi, David R. G. Mitchell, Paul Munroe, Ludmila Tsechansky, Ove Lerdahl, Walter Aker and Mona Sæbø

Hydrophilization of corn seeds by non-equilibrium gaseous plasma

Plasma agriculture is a promising niche of interdisciplinary research where the physics, of non-equilibrium gases meets surface chemistry and biological responses. Despite numerous scientific papers, the inter...

Authors: Nina Recek, Alenka Vesel, Rok Zaplotnik, Domen Paul, Gregor Primc, Peter Gselman and Miran Mozetič

New possibility for characterization of dissociation behaviour of supramolecular electrolytes: results obtained for the International Humic Substances Society standard and reference samples by coulometry

Humic substances can be considered as polyelectrolytes with supramolecular character and complicated behaviour in water environment. The fractions of humic substances dissolved in water are the most active one...

Authors: Martina Klučáková

Cooperation among phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, humic acids and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi induces soil microbiome shifts and enhances plant nutrient uptake

Increasing the presence of beneficial soil microorganisms is a promising sustainable alternative to support conventional and organic fertilization and may help to improve crop health and productivity. If the a...

Authors: Vincenza Cozzolino, Hiarhi Monda, Davide Savy, Vincenzo Di Meo, Giovanni Vinci and Kornelia Smalla

Starch extracted from pineapple (Ananas comosus) plant stem as a source for amino acids production

Pineapple plant (Ananas comosus) is one of the largest productions in Asia and its increasing production has generated a huge amount of pineapple wastes. Pineapple plant stem is made up of high concentration of s...

Authors: Pei Hsia Chu, Mohd Azwan Jenol, Lai Yee Phang, Mohamad Faizal Ibrahim, Sehanat Prasongsuk, Wichanee Bankeeree, Hunsa Punnapayak, Pongtharin Lotrakul and Suraini Abd-Aziz

Perennial forage legume cultivation and their above-ground mass management methods for weed suppression in arable organic cropping systems

In organic crop farms, growing crop yields are limited by insufficient nitrogen supply to plants and crop weediness. In such farms, legume swards are proposed as a service crop to improve nitrogen cycling. How...

Authors: Aušra Arlauskienė, Danutė Jablonskytė-Raščė, Lina Šarūnaitė, Monika Toleikienė, Laura Masilionytė, Viktorija Gecaitė and Žydrė Kadžiulienė

Humic substances from green compost increase bioactivity and antibacterial properties of essential oils in Basil leaves

The Essential oils (EOs) are important bioactive secondary metabolites of aromatic plants, such as Basil, and find extensive utilization in pharmaceutical sector as therapeutic agents. A more eco-friendly indu...

Authors: Mariavittoria Verrillo, Vincenza Cozzolino, Riccardo Spaccini and Alessandro Piccolo

The fermentation characteristics of Sparassis crispa polysaccharides and their effects on the intestinal microbes in mice

Sparassis crispa polysaccharides (SCPs) have multiple pharmacological activities. Fermentation characteristics of SCPs and its effects on the intestinal microbes in mice remain inconclusive.

Authors: Meng-yang Liu, Shao-jun Yun, Jin-ling Cao, Feier Cheng, Ming-chang Chang, Jun-long Meng, Jing-yu Liu, Yan-fen Cheng, Li-jing Xu, Xue-ran Geng and Cui-ping Feng

Physiological and morphological traits associated with germinative and reproductive stage of garden orache (A. hortensis L. var. rubra) under water stress

Drought is a major problem limiting the growth and development of plants in the world and especially in Tunisia. Halophytes constitute a renewable wealth and they offer great flexibility with regard to abiotic...

Authors: S. Sai Kachout, S. BenYoussef, A. Ennajah, S. Abidi and A. Zoghlami

Fertilizing behavior of extract of organomineral-activated biochar: low-dose foliar application for promoting lettuce growth

Fostering plant growth and improving agricultural yields by adding “macro”-sized biochar to soil has been extensively explored. However, the impact and mechanism of action of aqueous extracts of biochar applie...

Authors: Abhay Kumar, Stephen Joseph, Ellen R. Graber, Sara Taherymoosavi, David R. G. Mitchell, Paul Munroe, Ludmila Tsechansky, Ove Lerdahl, Walter Aker and Mona Sæbø

Synergistic effect of organic and inorganic fertilization on the soil inoculum density of the soilborne pathogens Verticillium dahliae and Phytophthora spp. under open-field conditions

The increasing demand of food causes an excessive exploitation of agricultural lands, often inducing phenomena of soil sickness accompanied by the development of soilborne diseases. The use of residual biomass...

Authors: Claudio Cocozza, Emad Abdelhameed Abdeldaym, Gennaro Brunetti, Franco Nigro and Andreina Traversa

Physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of barberry juice powder and its effervescent tablets

Barberry fruit is a good source of natural antioxidants and various functional compounds. Different concentrations of maltodextrin (10, 13, and 16% w/w) were used to produce spray-dried barberry juice powder a...

Authors: Sara Naji-Tabasi, Bahareh Emadzadeh, Mostafa Shahidi-Noghabi, Mohammadreza Abbaspour and Ehsan Akbari

Improving salinity tolerance in Salvia officinalis L. by foliar application of salicylic acid

Higher absorption and translocation of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) ions in plant tissue can lead to serious physiological and biochemical changes. However, salicylic acid (SA) is a natural signaling molecule...

Authors: Fatima Zohra Es-sbihi, Zakaria Hazzoumi, Abderrahim Aasfar and Khalid Amrani Joutei

Variability in chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oil of Rosa × damascena Herrm. from mountainous regions of Iran

Essential oil of Rosa × damascena Herrm. is one of the most valuable and important raw materials for the flavor and fragrance industry. The cultivation of this plant has ancient origins, and Kashan was one of the...

Authors: Mansureh Ghavam, Afsaneh Afzali, Maria Manconi, Gianluigi Bacchetta and Maria Letizia Manca

Chemical components of essential oils and biological activities of the aqueous extract of Anethum graveolens L. grown under inorganic and organic conditions

In sustainable agriculture, the use of farmyard manure (FYM) is of great interest to environmental security and is effective as a good nitrogen source for sustainable crop production. Therefore, determining th...

Authors: Sedef Ozliman, Gulsum Yaldiz, Mahmut Camlica and Nurten Ozsoy

Biochar and vermicompost improve growth and physiological traits of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) under deficit irrigation

Drought is one of the most important environmental stresses that can adversely influence soil properties, plant growth, and productivity of agricultural crops including eggplant as an important vegetable crop....

Authors: Mohsen Ebrahimi, Mohammad Kazem Souri, Amir Mousavi and Navazolah Sahebani

Drone and sensor technology for sustainable weed management: a review

Weeds are amongst the most impacting abiotic factors in agriculture, causing important yield loss worldwide. Integrated Weed Management coupled with the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones), allows for Sit...

Authors: Marco Esposito, Mariano Crimaldi, Valerio Cirillo, Fabrizio Sarghini and Albino Maggio

Fatty acid composition, total phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of white and black sesame seed varieties from different localities of Ethiopia

Authentication of food and agricultural products is important to trace out the right product and ensure the customer’s preference and their health. Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the most important crops u...

Authors: Misganaw Gedlu Agidew, Amare Aregahegn Dubale, Minaleshewa Atlabachew and Wasihun Abebe

Recent progress in the research of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels polysaccharides: extraction, purification, structure and bioactivities

The root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, a well-known Chinese herbal medicine, has been used historically as hematopoietic and anti-inflammatory agents for thousands of years. Recent phytochemistry and pharma...

Authors: Chunyan Hou, Mingsong Yin, Ping Lan, Huiru Wang, Hui Nie and Xiaolong Ji

Hydrochar from sugarcane industry by-products: assessment of its potential use as a soil conditioner by germination and growth of maize

Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a thermochemical process to convert biomass in carbon-rich materials (hydrochar). The use of sugarcane industry by-products in HTC has been evaluated, generating a hydrochar...

Authors: Laís G. Fregolente, João Vitor dos Santos, Felipe S. Mazzati, Thaiz B. A. R. Miguel, Emílio de C. Miguel, Altair B. Moreira, Odair P. Ferreira and Márcia C. Bisinoti

Heterologous immunoassay strategy for enhancing detection sensitivity of banned dye rhodamine B in fraudulent food

The high quality of antibody (Ab) is critical for an immunoassay; usually, an Ab with low affinity is often regarded as a “bad” one in the immunoassay development. How to use a “bad” Ab to develop a highly sen...

Authors: Jin Wang, Xing Shen, Peng Zhong, Zhaodong Li, Qiushi Tang, Xinan Huang, Anatoly V. Zherdev, Boris B. Dzantiev, Sergei A. Eremin, Zhili Xiao, Hongtao Lei and Xiangmei Li

The roles of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in sustainable vegetable production in Ethiopia

Vegetable production is an important economic activity and a major source of vitamins, minerals, and income in Ethiopia. However, the production of vegetables is much less developed than the production of food...

Authors: Habtamu Mekonnen and Mulugeta Kibret

Structure of β-glucan from Tibetan hull-less barley and its in vitro fermentation by human gut microbiota

The influence of β-glucan on the human gut microbiota is closely related to the physicochemical structure of β-glucan. We purified a homogeneous water-soluble polysaccharide from Tibetan hull-less barley 25 and s...

Authors: Chenxi Nie, Xin Yan, Xiaoqing Xie, Ziqi Zhang, Jiang Zhu, Yangfan Wang, Xinlei Wang, Nan Xu, Yiwen Luo, Zhen Sa, Xinyang Li, Huicui Liu, Baoming Tian, Qingyu Ma, Min Zhang, Zhifei Chen…

Influence of Meloidogyne javanica parasitism on soybean development and chemical composition

Soybean is a major economic crop worldwide, but its yield and quality are greatly affected by root-knot nematode infection. This study aimed to assess the effects of Meloidogyne javanica parasitism on soybean gro...

Authors: Carla Marcondes Castanheira, Claudia Regina Dias-Arieira, Elza Iouko Ida, Heloísa Gabriel Falcão and Beatriz Cervejeira Bolanho Barros

Aspergillus awamori ameliorates the physicochemical characteristics and mineral profile of mung bean under salt stress

In the list of abiotic stresses, salt stress is a main growth retarding factor which affects 7% of rain-fed while 30% worldwide irrigated agriculture. However, various strategies are assumed to manage this pro...

Authors: Raid Ali, Humaira Gul, Muhammad Hamayun, Mamoona Rauf, Amjad Iqbal, Mohib Shah, Anwar Hussain, Hamida Bibi and In-Jung Lee

Correction to: Effect of salicylic acid foliar application on growth, glandular hairs and essential oil yield in Salvia officinalis L. grown under zinc stress

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

Authors: Fatima Zohra Es-sbihi, Zakaria Hazzoumi and Khalid Amrani Joutei

Noni fruit’s water spot appearance on the second day of harvest: a trade-off between resistance and energy

Noni (Morinda citrifolia Linn.) is a tropical tree that bears climacteric fruit. Previous observations and research have shown that the second day (2 d) after harvest is the most important demarcation point when ...

Authors: Tian Wu, Danyan Hu and Qingfen Wang

Biochar improves soil physical characteristics and strengthens root architecture in Muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia L.)

Biochar is widely assumed as an effective soil amendment. It improves soil structure and fertility, thereby enhancing crop growth and development. There is still a knowledge gap in research on the beneficial i...

Authors: Yuru Chang, Lorenzo Rossi, Lincoln Zotarelli, Bin Gao, Muhammad Adnan Shahid and Ali Sarkhosh

Optimization of subcritical water extraction of phenolic compounds from Ziziphus jujuba using response surface methodology: evaluation of thermal stability and antioxidant activity

The jujube is mainly grown in the subtropical and tropical regions of Asia. Due to owning bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, it was considered as medicinal and nutritional plant in traditional medicine. ...

Authors: Razieh Niazmand, Mostafa Shahidi Noghabi and Azam Niazmand

Coloured plastic mulches: impact on soil properties and crop productivity

Mulches are materials applied in a soil surface for different roles and purposes. Plastic mulches with different colour have been developed and utilized in different crop production systems. Using coloured pla...

Authors: Getachew Amare and Bizuayehu Desta

Biostimulant-induced drought tolerance in grapevine is associated with physiological and biochemical changes

In this research, the effects of exogenous application of certain biostimulants [amino acid (AA), humic acid (HA), fulvic acid (FA), and seaweed extract (SE)] on the fruit yield and quality, leaf mineral conte...

Authors: Hosein Irani, Babak ValizadehKaji and Mohammad Reza Naeini

Comparative study of the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of Rumex abyssinicus with commercially available Zingiber officinale and Curcuma longa in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia

Rumex abyssinicus (RA) is one of indigenous plants to Ethiopia having traditional values during butter refinement in rural areas. This paper presents a comparative study of the antioxidant and antibacterial activ...

Authors: Alemayehu Mekonnen and Welday Desta