Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. 1222 - 1222
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
The
introduction
of
alternative
crops,
including
wild
edible
and
medicinal
plants,
in
organic
cultivation
systems
presents
an
attractive
approach
to
producing
healthy
high-quality
products
due
their
content
beneficial
compounds
increased
nutritional
value.
current
study
evaluated
the
impact
conventional
fertilization
on
growth,
quality,
nutrient
status
stress
response
two
species,
e.g.,
purslane
(Portulaca
oleracea
L.)
common
sowthistle
(Sonchus
oleraceus
L.),
under
field
conditions.
treatments
included
following:
a
control
(NoFert)
treatment
with
no
fertilizers
added,
base
dressing
(CoFert),
(OrFert),
side
(OrFert
+
SCoFert)
(CoFert
SCoFert).
Organic
was
carried
out
using
commercial
vinasse-based
fertilizer.
In
both
sowthistle,
application
provided
comparable
or
even
enhanced
plant
growth
traits,
macronutrient
(i.e.,
P
K
for
purslane,
N
sowthistle)
quality
total
soluble
solids)
compared
fertilizers.
On
other
hand,
supplementary
positively
influenced
height
stems
biomass),
as
well
its
physiological
parameters
chlorophylls
content),
phenolics
antioxidant
capacity
DPPH
FRAP).
Similarly,
led
antioxidants
while
variable
effects
were
observed
regarding
physiology,
indices.
conclusion,
use
exhibited
performance
similar
that
fertilization,
although
further
optimization
regimes
is
needed
improve
products.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
The
application
of
fertilizers
is
a
key
agronomic
practice
in
the
artificial
cultivation
medicinal
plants,
aiming
to
boost
yields
and
enhance
levels
their
bioactive
constituents.
However,
systematic
investigations
on
influence
various
concentration
active
compounds
saponin-containing
plants
remain
insufficient.
In
this
study,
966
experimental
outcomes
from
29
papers
were
analyzed
via
meta-analysis
examine
effects
organic
fertilizers,
inorganic
combined
different
saponin
monomers
plants.
findings
revealed
that
contribute
positively
accumulation
saponins
such
as
Rg1
ginseng,
Rb1,
Rc,
Rd,
Re,
Rg1,
addition
Paris
polyphylla,
Dioscorea,
Panax
quinquefolius,
Platycodon
grandiflorus.
Moreover,
was
found
markedly
elevate
concentrations
Notoginsenoside
R1,
Ginsenoside
Rb2,
along
with
Lancemasid
Quinoa
saponins.
use
both
shown
effectively
increase
R1
ginsenosides,
encompassing
Rg1.
Overall,
results
suggest
individual
applications
have
positive
impact
enhancement
promote
content,
prolonged
may
lead
soil
compaction
acidification,
which
could
compromise
yield
quality
On
other
hand,
improve
environment
stimulate
accumulation,
they
do
not
supply
all
nutrients
required
for
sustained
growth
these
Therefore,
balanced
fertilization
strategy
combining
recommended
optimal
approach
cultivating
saponin-rich
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 24, 2025
Abstract
Aims
Banana
Fusarium
wilt
disease
severely
threatens
the
sustainable
development
of
banana
industry.
Regulating
local
microbiome
to
reduce
incidence
offers
broader
adaptability,
with
a
potential
exploration
into
plant-induced
recruitment
beneficial
microbes.
Our
previous
study
showed
that
plant
elicitor
Isotianil
induces
resistance
wilt.
This
assessed
impact
on
soil
microbiomes.
Methods
Pot
experiments
were
conducted
susceptible
cultivar
Baxijiao
and
tolerant
Yunjiao
No.
1,
inoculating
them
pathogen
introducing
by
foliar
application
root
drenching.
Amplicon
sequencing
was
used
analyze
rhizosphere
bacterial
fungal
communities.
Results
had
48%
55%
control
efficacy
rates
for
1
after
application,
51%
drenching,
respectively.
revealed
that,
compared
alone,
significantly
altered
community
compositions
in
while
drenching
changed
these
communities
both
cultivars.
Root
notably
increased
relative
abundance
microbes
such
as
Blrii41,
Devosia,
Acremonium
enhanced
stability
cross-kingdom
networks.
Additionally,
increases
stochastic
processes
assembly
decreasing
their
importance
No.1.
Conclusions
These
findings
suggest
modulates
microbiome,
promoting
microbes,
stabilizing
microbial
networks,
potentially
contributing
suppression.
Forests,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 740 - 740
Published: April 25, 2025
This
study
evaluates
the
effectiveness
of
agroecological
practices—organic
fertilization
and
biofertilization—in
enhancing
ecosystem
services
in
agroforestry
pasture
systems.
A
field
experiment
was
conducted
over
three
years,
comparing
these
practices
to
a
control
treatment
natural
as
reference.
Soil
chemical,
physical,
biological
parameters
were
assessed,
including
soil
organic
carbon
(SOC),
microbial
respiration,
root
density,
gene
abundances
key
groups
(Archaea,
Bacteria,
Fungi).
Organic
resulted
significant
increase
SOC,
phosphorus,
biomass,
indicating
improved
structure
fertility.
Biofertilization
showed
selective
effects,
promoting
archaeal
abundance
but
reducing
bacterial
fungal
diversity.
Seasonal
variation
influenced
nutrient
cycling,
with
buffering
against
dry-season
declines
activity
availability.
Aboveground
dry
biomass
litter
deposition
highest
ecosystem,
followed
by
treatments
Despite
improvements
under
management,
consistently
maintained
superior
quality
resilience.
The
findings
highlight
that
inputs
diversified
cropping
systems
enhance
health
do
not
fully
replicate
ecological
benefits
undisturbed
forests.
In
conclusion,
provide
viable
alternatives
mitigate
degradation
sustain
tropical
Oxisols.
emerges
most
effective
strategy,
fostering
long-term
fertility
dynamics.
However,
continued
research
is
needed
optimize
for
greater
resilience
sustainability
Amazonian
agroecosystems.
Black Sea Journal of Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(5), P. 505 - 514
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
This
study
was
performed
in
order
to
determine
the
effects
of
pigeon
manure,
chicken
and
vermicompost
on
lettuce’s
(Lactuca
sativa
var.
longifolia)
yield,
vegetative
growth,
element
content,
quality
characteristics.
The
carried
out
greenhouse.
In
study,
0%
(control),
0.50%
were
applied
via
drip
irrigation.
treatments
began
20
days
after
seedling
planting,
at
10-day
intervals
four
times.
experiment
set
up
with
replicates
as
per
randomized
blocks
experimental
design.
As
research
findings,
manure
significantly
increased
average
head
weight
total
yield
compared
control
two
other
treatments.
Even
if
parameters
similar
they
statistically
same
group
control.
again
chlorophyll
amount,
root’s
fresh
dry
weight,
leaf’s
K
Zn
leaf
color’s
L
value,
fruit
juice’s
pH
content
On
hand,
generated
highest
results
for
Ca
Pb
content.
lettuce
leaves
all
organic
fertilizer
control,
obtained
by
vermicompost,
respectively.
treatments’
effect
Ni
found
be
insignificant.
But
a*
b*
values,
brix
degree,
diameter,
height,
relative
water
Na,
Mg,
Cu
Mn
contents
conclusion,
it
is
recommended
apply
greenhouse
cultivation
obtain
large
heads
high
yield.
To
achieve
bright-colored
plants,
root
potassium
zinc
suggested.
However,
not
due
its
potential
increase
heavy
metal
leaves.
