Agronomic Strategies to Manipulate Kiwifruit Calcium Content to Understand Its Role in Fruit Physiology

Horticulturae, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 237 - 237

Published: Feb. 23, 2025

Calcium (Ca) is one of the most important nutrients involved in fruit quality and storability; therefore, its application trees often used pre- post-harvest. The aims this study were to manipulate soil Ca, K, N availability, photosynthetic active radiation, transpiration rate understand their implication on Ca accumulation green-flesh kiwifruit grown calcareous soil. Our results show that partitioning into not affected by applications N, as well increase radiation. However, presence reflective films reduced firmness increased soluble solid content at harvest during cold storage, thus enhancing quality. Fruit calcium decreased reduction rate; however, it has possibility recover, even close harvest, when restored. bags weight from 84 63 g though removed. data provide evidence inefficiency fertilization soils demonstrate extension transportation fruit, which seems occur entire growing season.

Language: Английский

Optimization of Compost and Peat Mixture Ratios for Production of Pepper Seedlings

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(2), P. 442 - 442

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Substituting peat moss with compost derived from organic waste in plant nurseries presents a promising solution for reducing environmental impact, improving management, and enhancing soil health while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. However, selecting the appropriate proportions of both materials is crucial each species. This study investigates effects different ratios mixtures on growth development pepper seedlings. The used included following combinations: sewage sludge sawdust (A), biodegradable garden/park (B), (C). final substrates seedling production were composed composts (A, B, C) (O) as structural additive, mixed by mass: I-O 25%, II-O 50%, III-O 75%. Seedlings grown these assessed using biometric physiological measurements. Nematode species present identified metabarcoding analysis. results revealed that substrate productivity depended not only nutrient content but also properties, which significantly influenced proportion. Among tested mixtures, variant A I emerged most effective substrate, optimal growth. Molecular nematode analysis significant contamination higher (C II C III), including Meloidogyne sp. Lichtenburg (26%), hispanica (5%), Mi_c1 (3%), ethiopica (2%), thailandica (1%). findings underscore critical importance achieving an balance between properties to support healthy To further enhance crop performance reduce risk pest-related damage, it essential prioritize improvement selection strategies. Monitoring prevent potential compromises quality overall productivity.

Language: Английский

Selenium-induced avoidance mechanism, ionic interactions, and antioxidant system to mitigate manganese toxicity in apple rootstock 'Qingzhen 1'

Plant Stress, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100797 - 100797

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский