Effects of Different Nursery Substrates on the Growth Physiology and Rhizosphere Microorganisms of Two Species of Ornamental Bamboo
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 326 - 326
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
The
cultivation
of
ornamental
bamboos
in
pots
and
gardens
has
a
higher
demand
for
light
clean
substrates,
the
effects
such
substrates
on
growth
are
rarely
seen.
In
this
study,
we
compared
physicochemical
properties
different
physiology
analysed
composition
rhizosphere
microbial
communities
by
cultivating
Pleioblastus
chino
f.
holocrysa
(PC),
Arundinaria
fortune
(AF),
both
common
soil
(CS)
soilless
substrate
(SS).
PC
AF,
to
biomass
at
start
aboveground
CS
SS
increased
13.71%
0.81%,
root
16.01%
25.52%,
bamboo
whip
decreased
29.72%
24.75%
end
cultivation.
abundance
Proteobacteria
(42.28%
48.42%,
respectively)
was
than
(38.52%
34.92%,
respectively),
Ascomycota
(76.55%
87.89%,
that
(72.46%
68.80%,
Bacteroidota
(10.35%
9.16%,
(7.42%
7.61%,
positively
correlated
with
organic
matter
available
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium.
beneficial
genera
(Haliangium,
Acidibacter,
BIrii41,
Pseudeurotium)
SS,
pathogenic
fungi
Fusarium
(1.87%
0.10%,
lower
(3.97%
3.10%,
respectively).
Taken
together,
results
reveal
parts
bamboo,
inhibited
whips,
reduced
allocation
foraging
organs
CS.
increase
promoted
development
system
accumulation
potassium
leaves
decrease
lowered
risk
disease
infection
bamboo.
Language: Английский
Transforming rice straw into eco-friendly growing medium for microgreens: a solution for agricultural waste management
Kirti Saurabh,
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Himadri Shekhar Roy,
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Kumari Shubha
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et al.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: March 19, 2025
Introduction
Rice
straw
burning
is
a
major
environmental
concern
in
India,
contributing
to
severe
air
pollution
and
climate
change.
Sustainable
alternatives
for
its
utilization
are
essential
mitigate
these
issues.
One
promising
approach
repurposing
rice
as
growing
medium
microgreens,
addressing
both
agricultural
waste
management
the
need
sustainable
substrates.
This
study
evaluates
feasibility
of
using
pretreated
substrate
microgreen
cultivation
compares
performance
with
conventional
substrates
like
cocopeat
vermiculite.
Methods
was
sodium
hydroxide
(NaOH)
at
varying
concentrations
(1%–7%)
improve
physicochemical
properties.
Changes
ash
content,
water
holding
capacity
(WHC),
suitability
were
assessed.
Microgreens
amaranth,
cabbage,
cauliflower
cultivated
on
straw,
cocopeat,
Growth
parameters,
including
plant
length
fresh
weight,
recorded.
Additionally,
micronutrient
content
(Fe,
Zn,
Mn)
plants
grown
different
analyzed.
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA)
conducted
identify
key
factors
influencing
growth
nutrient
uptake.
Results
NaOH
pretreatment
significantly
improved
quality
reducing
from
20.05%
(untreated)
7.10%–11.10%
increasing
WHC
673%,
which
comparable
(891%)
superior
vermiculite
(389%).
Among
microgreens
tested,
cabbage
achieved
highest
(6.2
cm)
weight
(59.83
mg
−1
)
when
straw.
While
supported
higher
levels
micronutrients,
Fe,
Mn,
demonstrated
remarkable
biomass
production.
PCA
revealed
that
positively
associated
length,
whereas
correlated
accumulation.
Discussion
The
findings
highlight
potential
an
effective
alternative
media.
Despite
providing
availability,
robust
growth,
making
it
viable
cultivation.
Further
fortification
could
enhance
nutrient-holding
capacity,
even
more
existing
commercial
demonstrates
utilizing
offers
eco-friendly,
cost-effective
solution
agriculture
while
caused
by
burning.
Language: Английский
Efficacy of slow sand filtration enriched with Trichoderma atroviride in the control of Rhizoctonia solani in soilless culture
Crop Protection,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
186, P. 106917 - 106917
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Language: Английский
Establishment of a Highly Efficient Micropropagation System of Aquilaria crassna Pierre ex Lecomte
Forests,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 1774 - 1774
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Aquilaria
crassna
Pierre
ex
Lecomte
is
a
principal
species
renowned
for
its
production
of
agarwood.
However,
the
active
components
agarwood
are
not
universally
in
compliance
with
standards
set
by
Chinese
Pharmacopoeia.
We
have
identified
an
elite
A.
tree
agarotetrol
and
alcohol
extract
levels
that
exceed
these
successfully
established
stable
vitro
micropropagation
system
using
stem
segments
from
this
tree.
The
effects
auxins
minerals
on
axillary-bud
induction,
shoot
multiplication,
rooting
were
investigated.
most
effective
medium
induction
was
half-strength
Murashige
Skoog
(1/2MS)
supplemented
0.50
mg/L
6-benzylaminopurine
(6-BA),
achieving
rate
53.33%
minimal
hyperhydricity.
optimal
proliferation
MS
0.40
6-BA,
yielding
propagation
coefficient
2.96
without
best
comprised
quarter-strength
(1/4MS)
macroelements
1/2MS
microelements
0.10
naphthaleneacetic
acid
(NAA),
resulting
82.54%
rate.
Substrate
transplant
survival
growth
also
evaluated,
peat
soil
as
substrate,
96.67%.
This
study
introduces
straightforward
efficient
utilizing
mature
explants.
It
holds
significant
importance
consistent
complies
Pharmacopoeia
provides
model
targeted
breeding
medicinal
plants.
Language: Английский