Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 8 - 8
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
reuse
discarded
coir
substrates
and
optimize
irrigation
as
a
low-cost
solution
for
addressing
waterlogging
in
paddy-converted
farmland.
We
employed
2
×
4
factorial
design,
with
the
growth
consisting
of
paddy
soil
(PS)
(CSs),
four
levels
(ILs)
set
140%
crop
evapotranspiration
(ETc140),
100%
ETc
(ETc100),
60%
(ETc60),
non-irrigated
control
(ETc0).
evaluated
physiological
characteristics
cabbage
(Brassica
oleracea
L.
var.
Capitata),
including
outer
leaf
growth,
yield
components,
water
use
efficiency
(WUE),
photosynthetic
parameters,
chlorophyll
content,
proline
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
glucosinolates
(GLs)
content.
The
results
indicated
that
interaction
between
CSs
IL
significantly
improved
activity,
stress
resistance
compared
PS.
Notably,
when
CS
was
combined
ETc100
ETc60
levels,
exhibited
optimal
CS-ETc60
achieved
highest
WUE.
using
appropriate
offers
an
effective
mitigating
problems.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: May 9, 2024
Abstract
The
use
of
saline
water
under
drought
conditions
is
critical
for
sustainable
agricultural
development
in
arid
regions.
Biochar
used
as
a
soil
amendment
to
enhance
properties
such
water-holding
capacity
and
the
source
nutrition
elements
plants.
Thus,
research
was
carried
out
assess
impact
biochar
treatment
on
morphological
physiological
characteristics
production
Solanum
lycopersicum
greenhouses
exposed
stresses.
study
structured
three-factorial
split-split-plot
design.
There
were
16
treatments
across
three
variables:
(i)
quality,
with
freshwater
water,
electrical
conductivities
0.9
2.4
dS
m
−
1
,
respectively;
(ii)
irrigation
level,
40%,
60%,
80%,
100%
total
evapotranspiration
(ETC);
(iii)
application,
addition
at
3%
dosage
by
(w/w)
(BC
),
control
0%
).
findings
demonstrated
that
salt
deficiency
hurt
physiological,
morphological,
yield
characteristics.
Conversely,
enhanced
all
Growth-related
parameters,
plant
height,
stem
diameter,
leaf
area,
dry
wet
weight,
gas
exchange
attributes,
rate
transpiration
photosynthesis,
conductivity,
well
relative
content
decreased
stresses,
especially
when
60%
ETc
or
40%
ETc.
resulted
substantial
enhancement
vegetative
growth-related
characteristics,
efficiency
use,
yield,
reduced
proline
levels.
Tomato
4%,
16%,
8%,
different
levels
deficit
(100%
ETc,
80%
ETc)
than
Overall,
(3%)
combined
shows
potential
morpho-physiological
support
tomato
plants,
improve
higher
WUE
semi-arid
areas.
Agricultural Water Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
299, P. 108893 - 108893
Published: May 27, 2024
Optimal
irrigation-fertilization-aeration
subsequently
enhance
greenhouse
tomato
yields
and
fruit
quality.
In
addition,
the
optimization
of
these
agricultural
practices
is
essential
to
improve
irrigation
water
productivity
(WPI).
this
context,
present
study
aims
assess
effects
combined
irrigation,
fertilization,
aeration
treatments
on
yield
(Y),
evapotranspiration
(ET),
WPI,
To
achieve
objective,
we
applied
two
cumulative
pan
evaporation
(Epan)
-based
(I1:
1.0
Epan;
I2:
0.8
Epan),
three
nitrogen
fertilization
(F1:
120
kg/ha;
F2:
180
F3:
240
kg/ha),
venturi
injector-based
rates
(A1:
single
Venturi
aeration;
A2:
double
CK:
unaerated)
in
triplicates.
total,
15
treatment
scenarios
were
considered
study,
including
a
control
group
(CKI1).
Each
was
replicated
times.
According
obtained
results,
harvesting
time
cultivated
strongly
affected
by
levels
due
differences
soil
oxygen
contents.
The
A2
demonstrated
stronger
promoting
effect
early
ripening
than
those
under
A1
CK
scenarios.
Indeed,
first
harvest
amount
higher
32.24%
36.45%
(P
<
0.05),
respectively.
there
significant
increases
(WPC)
WPI
values
with
decreasing
rates.
contrast,
ET
Y
substantially
decreased.
Specifically,
I1
scenario
11.38%
8.65%
observed
I2
scenario,
On
other
hand,
WPC
12.01%
13.09%
lower
treatment,
results
showed
also
irrigation-aeration,
irrigation-fertilization,
aeration-fertilization
interaction
ET,
Y,
WPC,
0.01).
considerably
influenced
sugar-acid
ratio
organic
acid,
soluble
sugar,
lycopene
contents
tomatoes.
fact,
an
important
indicator
quality,
showing
positive
correlation
comprehensive
quality
scores.
Based
TOPSIS
I2-F2-A2
recommended
crop.
Agricultural Water Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
299, P. 108879 - 108879
Published: May 19, 2024
A
high
atmospheric
vapour
pressure
deficit
(VPD)
hinders
calcium
absorption
in
tomatoes
(Solanum
lycopersicum
L.),
which
severely
reduces
tomato
yield,
crop
water
productivity
(WPcrop),
and
quality.
Although
reducing
the
VPD
is
effective
for
increasing
yield
productivity,
regulating
costly.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
to
explore
effects
of
regulation
(high
VPD=2.22
kPa,
low
VPD=0.95
kPa)
during
different
growth
stages
on
WPcrop,
quality
identify
a
management
method
that
saves
costs
enhances
above
parameters.
The
results
showed
was
significantly
positively
correlated
with
fruit
absorption.
Decreasing
expansion
stage
it
flowering
increased
accumulation
fruits,
thereby
improving
Additionally,
stomatal
conductance
mesophyll
conductance,
intercellular
chloroplast
CO2
concentrations
enhancing
plant
photosynthetic
capacity,
reduced
stem
potential,
leaf
relative
content,
potential
difference,
hydraulic
By
integrating
game
theory
technique
order
preference
by
similarity
ideal
solution
method,
comprehensive
analysis
appearance,
nutrients,
flavour
revealed
growing
plants
under
seedling,
flowering,
ripening
not
only
enhanced
value
but
also
maximally
humidification
cost.
Conclusively,
controlling
environmental
at
2.22
kPa
0.95
can
effectively
increase
This
provides
theoretical
basis
high-quality,
efficient,
water-conserving
cultivation
greenhouse
tomatoes.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1872 - 1872
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Background:
Integrated
water
and
fertilizer
management
is
important
for
promoting
the
sustainable
development
of
agriculture.
Climate-smart
drip
irrigation
with
coupling
strategies
plays
an
role
to
mitigate
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
ensuring
food
production,
alleviating
scarcity
excessive
use
fertilizers.
Methods:
The
experiment
consists
three
treatments
which
include
D1:
(100
mm);
D2:
(200
D3:
(300
mm)
under
different
practices
N1:
nitrogen
level
(150
kg
N
ha−1);
N2:
N3:
(450
ha−1).
Results:
results
showed
that
significantly
improved
soil
moisture
contents,
quality
tomato
yield,
while
reduced
(38.6%)
intensity
(GHGI)
D3N3
treatment.
D2
D3
450
ha−1
considerably
NH4+-N
NO3−-N
contents
at
fruit
formation
stage.
improve
in
net
primary
productivity
(NPP),
ecosystem
(NEP),
evapotranspiration
(ET),
crop
(CWPeco)
through
treatment
higher.
(28.2%)
global
warming
potential
(GWP),
but
GHGI,
due
(18.4%)
yield.
had
greater
(IWP)
(42.8%),
total
soluble
sugar
(TSS)
(32.9%),
vitamin
C
content
(VC)
(39.2%),
(SSC)
(44.2%),
lycopene
(41.3%)
efficiency
(NUE)
(52.4%),
as
compared
D1N1
Conclusions:
Therefore,
experiments,
may
be
effective
water-saving
approach,
can
WUE,
reducing
effect
warming.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
examine
the
effect
long-term
aerated
seepage
irrigation
technology
on
soil
fertility
changes
and
maize
yield
under
continuous
cropping
system
in
red
loam
soil,
explain
mechanism
increase
technology,
which
can
provide
theoretical
basis
for
crop
quality
improvement
(AI)
technology.
Therefore,
research
conducted
four
field
seasons
2020–2023
at
National
Soil
Quality
Observation
Experimental
Station,
Zhanjiang,
China.
aeration,
fertility,
root
growth,
physiological
traits,
indicators
were
evaluated
by
conventional
underground
drip
(CK)
AI.
Our
results
showed
that
AI
treatment
significantly
improved
aeration
fertility.
Increases
oxygen
content,
respiration
rate,
bacterial
biomass,
urease
activity
observed,
corresponding
increases
from
3.08%
21.34%,
1.90%
24.71%,
26.37%
0.09%,
12.35%
100.96%,
respectively.
increased
year
year.
Based
improvements
length,
surface
area,
dry
weight
enhanced
15.56%
53.79%,
30.13%
62.31%,
19.23%
35.64%
(
p
<
0.05)
compared
CK
group.
In
addition,
agronomic
traits
characteristics
performance;
particular,
over
1.16%
14.42%
identified
treatment.
Further
analysis
using
a
structural
equation
model
(SEM)
demonstrated
promotes
enhancing
As
result,
could
be
indirectly
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
Hydrothermal
biochar
has
demonstrated
potential
in
enhancing
crop
growth
by
improving
soil
properties
and
microbial
activity;
however,
its
effectiveness
varies
with
application
rate,
excessive
amounts
potentially
inhibiting
plant
growth.
This
study
employed
a
pot
experiment
approach
to
compare
varying
rates
of
hydrothermal
(ranging
from
0
50
t/ha)
analyze
effects
on
alfalfa
biomass,
photosynthetic
efficiency,
nutrient
content,
community
composition.
Biochar
increased
dry
weight
12.22-21.20%
leaves,
31.60-55.60%
stalks,
5.62-38.05%
roots.
It
also
enhanced
the
light
utilization
efficiency
photosystem
II.
However,
(50
reduced
biomass
photosynthesis.
The
addition
amendments
enhances
availability,
particularly
increasing
accessibility
carbon,
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
while
lowering
pH
enriching
interactions
within
bacterial
communities.
fungal
communities
are
not
pronounced.
In
conclusion,
moderate
(10-20t/ha)
is
recommended
maximize
improve
health,
offering
practical
for
sustainable
cultivation
alfalfa.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(24), P. 3559 - 3559
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Tomato
(Jinglu
6335)
was
selected
for
assessing
the
impact
of
varying
fertilizer
(F:N-P2O5-K2O)
and
aeration
rates
on
crop
quality,
as
well
water
utilization
efficiency
during
cyclic
subsurface
drip
irrigation
process.
Four
treatments
(O1,
O2,
O3,
S,
representing
ratios
16.25%,
14.58%,
11.79%,
non-aerated
treatment,
respectively)
three
applications
(F1:
240–120–150
kg/hm2,
F2:
180–90–112.5
F3:
120–60–75
kg/hm2)
were
compared
in
a
total
12
this
study.
This
study
revealed
that
aerated
improved
fruit
quality.
The
treatment
resulted
increased
accumulation
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium,
with
level
positively
correlating
increase
nutrient
accumulation,
reaching
highest
values
high
treatment.
use
occurred
under
medium
maximum
partial
productivity
low
while
minimum
Taking
all
factors
into
consideration,
high-aeration
medium-fertilizer
most
effective
combination
greenhouse
tomatoes
conditions
experiment.
