Applied Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 22 - 22
Published: May 1, 2025
Common
beans
are
a
vital
source
of
protein,
vitamins,
and
minerals.
Increasing
common
productivity
is
crucial
for
improving
food
security
farmers’
incomes
globally.
This
study
evaluated
the
growth
yield
responses
to
integrated
organic
inorganic
fertilizers
under
field
conditions
at
Faculty
Agriculture,
Kabul
University.
The
trial
was
repeated
over
two
consecutive
growing
seasons
in
2020
2021,
using
randomized
complete
block
design
with
18
treatments
three
replications.
used
included
urea
(N)
(0,
60,
90
kg/ha),
diammonium
phosphate
(D)
50,
100
farmyard
manure
(O)
(0
5000
kg/ha).
results
show
that
fertilizers,
particularly
O5000N60D50,
O5000N60D100,
O5000N90D50,
O5000N90D100,
significantly
increased
parameters.
In
2020,
grain
(p
<
0.05)
by
75.6,
76.7,
68.4%
O5000N90D100
treatments,
respectively.
O5000N90D50
showed
significant
increases
94.7,
89.6,
97.9%,
strongly
correlated
SPAD
value
(r
=
0.84),
number
pods
per
plant
0.71),
seeds
pod
0.66)
it
more
0.91),
0.77),
0.76)
2021.
A
principal
component
analysis
highlighted
effectiveness
organic–inorganic
fertilizer
combinations,
enhancing
while
potentially
reducing
application.
demonstrates
integrating
enhances
sustainable
crop
reduces
negative
environmental
impacts,
regions
facing
nutrient
depletion
drought
conditions.
Journal of Agriculture and Food Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18, P. 101266 - 101266
Published: June 27, 2024
Crop
production
system
assessments
can
evaluate
if
controlled
environment
agriculture
is
feasible
as
compared
with
semi-controlled
and/or
uncontrolled
conditions.
This
study
assessed
the
growth
of
tomatoes
(Solanum
lycopersicum)
in
three
different
environmental
conditions
(a
fully
greenhouse
mimicking
agriculture,
a
nethouse,
and
an
open
space)
nutrient
applications
including
nutrients
supplied
i)
100
%
inorganic
fertilizer,
ii)
compost,
mixture
50
i
ii
to
be
termed
mixed
fertilizer
from
here
onward.
A
life
cycle
assessment
tomato
greenhouse,
space
cultivation
phases
was
carried
out
using
experimental
data.
directory,
holistic
cradle-to-gate
concept,
OpenLCA
software,
commercial
databases
were
used
activities'
potential
for
acidification,
eutrophication,
global
warming,
human
toxicity,
ozone
depletion,
photochemical
creation.
The
had
individual
interactive
effects
on
plant
variables,
fruit
yield,
water
use
efficiency.
For
example,
under
effects,
yield
means
(9.52
±
2.88
Mg/ha),
nethouse
(14.4
3.64
(10.9
1.88
Mg/ha)
significantly
(P
≤
0.05)
one
another.
Fruit
treatment
(14.7
3.06
22.3
41.9
higher
than
those
(11.5
1.86
compost
(8.55
2.15
treatments
alone.
analysis
showed
that
nursery
product
transportation
(in
all
3
phases)
irrigation
systems
hotspots
their
impact.
Replacement
pumps
run
government
electricity
suggested
solar-powered
ones
space.
Despite
lower
considered
environmentally
safe
most
efficient
(with
proper
supplemental
lighting
system)
it
operate
year-round
produce
optimum
annual
horticultural
crops
arid
humid
environments
Arabian
Peninsula.
significance
this
includes
Qatar-specific
data
scarce
literature,
findings
insufficient
lights
could
iii)
cycle-based
burdens
crop
systems,
iv)
discoveries
that,
regions,
serve
economically
viable,
energy-efficient
environment-friendly
systems.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
154, P. 110829 - 110829
Published: Aug. 31, 2023
Agricultural
non-point
source
(NPS)
pollution
is
the
major
contributor
to
in
Erhai
Lake
Basin
northeastern
China.
The
key
control
of
NPS
optimizing
planting
structures
and
fertilization
regimes.
However,
interplay
between
three
remains
unknown,
identify
their
interaction
great
importance
for
control.
In
this
study,
experiments
with
varied
crop
rotations
schemes
were
performed
Basin,
based
on
which
eight
response
models
structure,
level
under
low-latitude
plateau
climate
innovatively
proposed
verified.
findings
are
as
follows:
(1)
there
six
main
among
rice-broad
bean
rotation
takes
up
largest
area
(35.72%
total
area),
followed
by
corn-broad
(which
accounts
28.64%
area);
(2)
structural
equation
modeling
reveals
that
study
area,
nitrogen
(TN)
was
agricultural
(R2
=
0.90);
while
corn-purple
leaf
lettuce
rotations,
phosphorus
(TP)
found
be
>
0.37);
(3)
climate,
irrigation,
structure
affected
indicators
pollution,
had
greatest
impact
TN
content,
a
path
coefficient
0.87;
irrigation
ammonia
(AN)
0.62;
also
0.67;
percentage
TP
(0.21),
(0.29)
chemical
oxygen
demand
(0.24);
significantly
content
(0.45),
(0.42)
(0.51);
yield
(0.57).
research
provides
theoretical
support
prevention
Basin.
Agricultural Water Management,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
289, P. 108526 - 108526
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
Tomato
(Solanum
lycopersicum
L.)
is
an
important
vegetable
crop
around
the
world,
and
water
scarcity
soil
salinization
are
two
major
unfavorable
factors
limiting
fruit
yield
quality
of
greenhouse
tomato
in
arid
semi-arid
regions.
The
application
exogenous
silicon
has
been
reported
to
enhance
under
salt
or
drought
stress,
but
its
effect
combined
salt-drought
stress
remains
unclear.
A
two-season
(autumn
2021
spring
2022)
experiment
was
conducted
with
three
irrigation
levels
(I1,
90%−100%
θf,
where
θf
field
capacity;
I2,
70%−80%
θf;
I3,
50%−60%
θf),
salinity
(S0,
0.1%,
g/g;
S1,
0.4%,
g/g)
rates
(T0,
0
mM;
T1,
2.4
mM)
explore
their
effects
on
leaf
content,
photosynthetic
parameters,
yield,
nutrient
productivity
(WP),
nitrogen
uptake
utilization,
(NWP)
economic
benefit
drip-irrigated
tomato.
results
showed
that
deficit
exerted
significant
inhibiting
water-nitrogen
productivity,
inhibition
alleviated
by
application,
which
increased
content
67.0%,
net
rate
(Pn)
25.3%,
12.3%,
WP
11.9%,
10.0%
(titratable
acids)
-
27.4%
(soluble
sugars)
NWP
9.2%
26.1%
average.
average
over
growing
seasons
66.01,
54.29
44.31
t
ha−1
I1,
I2
71.9%,
65.2%
63.0%,
Pn
11.1%,
12.9%
7.6%,
12.8%,
16.2%,
8.1%
at
levels,
respectively.
Plant
(NU)
partial
factor
(NPFP)
use
efficiency
(NUE)
tended
decrease
increasing
level,
while
improved
NUE
3.9%
2.2%
NPFP
13.8%
11.7%
seasons,
Silicon
significantly
profit
24.3%
17.7%
autumn
2022,
According
principal
component
analysis,
I1T1S0
ranked
first
both
seasons.
correlation
matrix
positively
correlated
Pn,
stomatal
conductance,
WP,
NU,
NUE,
NPFP,
profit,
it
had
negative
NWP.
In
conclusion,
can
improve
enhancing
capability
drought-stressed
salt-affected
conditions.
Agricultural Water Management,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
290, P. 108605 - 108605
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
The
biochar
application
has
been
reported
to
have
a
positive
effect
on
crop
yield
and
nutrient
utilization.
However,
the
effects
of
joint
nitrogen
(N)
soil
physical
properties,
fruit
yield,
quality,
water
productivity
(WP)
partial
factor
(PFPN)
water-stressed
greenhouse
tomato
under
drip
fertigation
remain
poorly
understood.
In
this
study,
two-season
experiment
was
conducted
in
autumn
2021
spring
2022,
involving
two
rates
(0
30
t
ha–1
only
first
season
before
sowing),
N
fertilization
(175
250
kg
ha–1),
three
irrigation
levels
(100%,
75%,
50%
evapotranspiration).
results
showed
that
significantly
decreased
bulk
density
by
7–13%,
but
increased
porosity
5.5%−
10%
43.2–73.8%
compared
with
non-biochar
treatment.
affected
total
soluble
solids
(TSS),
sugar
(SS),
vitamin
C
fruits.
interaction
PFPN
WP
67.4%
76.3%
2021,
38.1%
51.8%
respectively.
Biochar
rate
level
had
significant
TSS
SS
contents
both
seasons,
seasons.
application,
yield.
rate,
were
growing
enhanced
quality
water-nitrogen
tomato.
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA)
revealed
PC1
accounted
for
47.7%
48%of
variation
while
PC2
14.6%
15.6%
This
study
underscores
significance
drip-fertigated
cultivation
highlights
its
sustained
next
season.
Water,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 426 - 426
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
optimize
water-saving
and
high-efficiency
irrigation
nitrogen
application
scheduling
for
greenhouse
tomato
cultivation
in
North
China.
Using
experimental
data
on
water
inputs,
the
DSSAT-GLUE
parameter
adjustment
tool
employed
calibrate
genetic
parameters
DSSAT–CROPGRO–Tomato
model.
Simulations
were
conducted
assess
growth,
use,
yield
under
varying
conditions.
After
calibration,
model
showed
average
relative
errors
3.19%
phenological
stages,
3.33%
plant
height,
4.52%
dry
weight,
meeting
accuracy
standards.
results
from
calibrated
indicated
that
increasing
or
levels
initially
enhanced
but
led
diminishing
returns
beyond
optimal
ranges.
maximum
water–nitrogen
use
efficiency
achieved
with
quotas
between
320
340
mm
applications
360
400
kg·ha−1.
These
findings
provide
a
guideline
efficient
management
tomatoes
drip
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Water
scarcity
in
China
poses
a
significant
challenge
for
sustainable
greenhouse
tomato
production,
necessitating
strategies
that
optimize
water
use
without
compromising
yield.
While
previous
studies
have
explored
irrigation
and
fertilization
separately,
comprehensive
research
on
their
combined
effects
using
soluble
organic
fertilizers
arid
regions
is
lacking.
This
study
evaluates
the
interactive
of
different
levels
fertilizer
application
patterns
growth,
physiological
characteristics,
efficiency
(WUE),
nutrient
uptake,
nitrogen
(NUE),
yield
tomatoes.
A
pot
experiment
was
conducted
with
three
levels:
I1
(90–100%
field
capacity),
I2
(72–80%
I3
(54–60%
four
treatments:
C1
(combined
chemical
fertilizer),
C2
(soluble
only),
C3
(sheep
manure
C4
only).
Results
showed
increased
significantly
enhanced
plant
height,
stem
diameter,
leaf
area,
SPAD
value,
dry
matter
accumulation,
fruit
Among
all
treatments,
I1C1
achieved
highest
under
sufficient
irrigation,
whereas
I2C1
treatment
maintained
relatively
high
while
notably
improving
root-to-shoot
ratio,
WUE,
indicating
an
optimal
balance
water-limited
conditions.
These
findings
demonstrate
integrating
appropriate
can
effectively
mitigate
impacts,
optimizing
savings
resource
sustaining
production
regions.