Effects of Macronutrients on the Growth, Essential Oil Production, and Quality of Echinophora platyloba (DC.) in Natural Ecosystems

Horticulturae, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 185 - 185

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

Echinophora platyloba DC. (Apiaceae) is recognized for its important secondary metabolites and antifungal agents. To evaluate the effects of macronutrient fertilizers on growth parameters essential oils yield E. platyloba, a study was conducted in 2018 at Shahrekord University, Iran. The treatments included individual combined application nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, along with control groups. results revealed that nitrogen significantly influenced biomass accumulation stems, leaves, inflorescences, phosphorus-treated plants showing notable increase leaf weight. Compared to positive control, phosphorus increased oil by 488%, while enhanced 165%. primary compounds identified (E)-β-ocimene, (E)-sesquilavandolol, β-pinene, percentages ranging between 21.3–32.1%, 14.1–42.0%, 2.0–8.8%, respectively. levels γ-decalactone, spathulenol were found be higher potassium than nitrogen. In contrast, limonene, linalool, geraniol, (E)-sesquilavandulol concentrations greater treatment compared treatments. conclusion, fertilization can substantially other treatments, potentially enhancing production per unit area, which supports farmers’ income helps prevent degradation this species natural habitats.

Language: Английский

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Investigate the Factors of Land Degradation in Chinese Provinces: An Application of Index Formation and Random Forest

Land Degradation and Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

ABSTRACT This study analyzes factors driving land degradation in China from 1996 to 2023, focusing on gross regional product, rural population, coal consumption, and wastewater generation. Using a quantile control random forest model, the findings reveal that economic growth significantly accelerates degradation, while management are critical but partially mitigable drivers. Environmental policies implemented post‐2018, particularly following Paris Agreement, have notably reduced rates. research provides novel application of model analyze long‐term dynamics, offering precise insights into variable impacts across levels. Additionally, it contributes understanding effectiveness post‐2018 environmental mitigating aligning with global sustainability goals. The highlights need for sustainable use, cleaner energy adoption, enhanced management. Future should explore localized data broader variables deeper dynamics.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Role of Nature-based Solutions and Emerging Technologies in Advancing Circular and Sustainable Agriculture: An Opinionated Review for Environmental Resilience

Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100142 - 100142

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Adoption of conservation agriculture practices and its impacts on yields and incomes: Evidence from smallholder maize farmers in the Northwest mountainous region of Vietnam

Environmental Challenges, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101143 - 101143

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Increasing nitrogen use efficiency by reducing ammonia and nitrate losses from tomato production in Kabul, Afghanistan

Open Agriculture, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Over the past century, inefficient use of reactive nitrogen (N r ) has raised concerns regarding global food production and planetary sustainability. This study investigates (N) losses in tomato near Kabul, Afghanistan, aiming to improve efficiency (NUE) for enhanced security environmental protection. Three fertilizer treatments were tested: (A) animal manure + ¼ dose chemical fertilizer, (B) night soil (C) full with sub-treatments varying N application (25% less, 25% excess, farmers’ practice). A no-fertilizer control treatment was included. Nitrogen through ammonia emissions nitrate–N leaching monitored, while balances NUE calculated. The findings revealed that decreased by 33% 2 30% B 3 compared surface application. However, peaked at 145 kg ha −1 128 , positive observed across treatments, highest being 300 A. ranged from (A B) 55% (control), highlighting widespread overapplication Afghan agriculture. demonstrates efficient management practices can reduce maintaining yield, offering a novel pathway toward sustainable farming region.

Language: Английский

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The Urgent Challenge of Ocean Pollution: Impacts on Marine Biodiversity and Human Health

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103995 - 103995

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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