Antifungal and phytotoxicity of wood vinegar from biomass waste against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense TR4 infecting banana plants
Discover Food,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025
Язык: Английский
Enhanced dissipation of azoxystrobin in loam soil under direct sunlight exposure
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(6), С. 4521 - 4534
Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2024
Язык: Английский
Addressing Nitrogen-rich Biomass Production Challenges in <i>Azolla microphylla</i> Cultivation from Varying Shading and Water Depth Dynamics
Pertanika journal of tropical agricultural science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
47(3), С. 889 - 904
Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2024
<i>Azolla
microphylla</i>,
a
rapidly
growing
aquatic
fern
with
the
unique
ability
to
fix
atmospheric
nitrogen,
presents
significant
potential
for
sustainable
agriculture.
Despite
its
nitrogen-fixing
prowess,
challenges
persist
in
optimizing
biomass
production,
prompting
detailed
exploration
of
influential
factors
this
study.
This
paper
addresses
persistent
challenge
nitrogen-rich
production
<i>Azolla</i>
cultivation.
Employing
split-plot
experimental
design,
study
investigates
shading
percentage
(N)
and
water
depth
(G)
growth,
systematically
ranging
from
0%
(full
sunlight/N1)
75%
(N3)
percentages
2.5
cm
(G1),
5.0
(G2),
7.5
(G3)
depths.
In
addition
assessing
growth
outcomes,
explores
nitrogen
content
under
three
different
conditions:
fresh,
dried,
composted
<i>Azolla</i>.
Findings
unveil
influence
on
N1G2
treatment
identified
as
optimal
condition
achieving
maximum
production.
Set
against
backdrop
tropical
agriculture,
specifically
within
high
temperatures
Indonesia,
our
underscores
resilience
elevated
temperatures,
highlighting
agent.
Notably,
fresh
closely
matches
urea
content,
suggesting
an
organic
fertilizer
substitute
urea.
research
sheds
light
critical
surrounding
<i>Azolla</i>,
emphasizing
necessity
temperature
optimization.
The
insights
provided
hold
significance
agriculture
practices
seeking
harness
free-air
fixator.
Язык: Английский
Effectiveness of Wood Vinegar from Torrefied Coconut Shells as an Eco-friendly Pesticide against Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith)
E3S Web of Conferences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
593, С. 03004 - 03004
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
The
instability
in
crop
production
caused
by
pest
infestations,
particularly
the
fall
armyworm
(
Spodoptera
frugiperda
J.E.
Smith),
poses
significant
challenges
agriculture.
Conventional
chemical
pesticides,
while
effective,
contribute
to
environmental
degradation,
pesticide
residues
food
products,
and
increased
resistance
among
populations.
As
an
alternative,
this
study
explores
use
of
wood
vinegar
derived
from
torrefied
coconut
shells
as
a
botanical
for
managing
S.
infestations.
An
experimental
design
using
completely
randomized
layout
was
implemented,
comprising
five
treatment
concentrations
(0%,
3%,
5%,
8%,
10%)
water,
each
replicated
four
times.
A
total
200
third
instar
larvae
were
subjected
these
treatments,
with
unit
containing
10
individual
plastic
cups.
Key
parameters
observed
included
initial
mortality
time,
lethal
time
50,
overall
rate,
concentration
50
95.
results
demonstrated
impact
on
larval
mortality.
10%
yielded
highest
efficacy,
achieving
80%
rate.
Further
analysis
Duncan’s
multiple
range
test
at
5%
significance
level
confirmed
optimal.
findings
indicate
that
is
potent,
ecofriendly
alternative
pesticides.
Язык: Английский
Evaluation of Four Indonesian Leaf Extracts for Their Antimicrobial Activity against Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) & Escherichia coli (K-12)
E3S Web of Conferences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
593, С. 05001 - 05001
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
The
prolonged
use
of
synthetic
pesticides
can
lead
to
adverse
effects
on
both
the
environment
and
human
health,
manifesting
in
conditions
such
as
organ
dysfunction,
hormonal
disturbances,
even
cancer.
Thus,
there
is
an
imperative
need
explore
natural-based
(biopesticides)
that
possess
antimicrobial
capabilities,
are
environmentally
friendly,
beneficial
for
health.
Several
plants,
including
Muntingia
calabura
,
Mangifera
indica
Psidium
guajava
Tithonia
diversifolia
offer
potential
sources
biopesticides.
This
research
aims
assess
efficacy
extracts
from
these
leaves
with
water-based
solvent,
evaluating
their
plant
samples
were
extracted
using
maceration
method
water
solvent.
Each
extract
was
tested
its
activity
against
Escherichia
coli
(K-12)
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MRSA).
Antimicrobial
quantitatively
measured
by
calculating
minimum
inhibitory
concentration
(MIC)
CLSI
guidelines
(M07-A13).
results
demonstrated
T.
leaf
extract,
a
3-hour
simplicia
immersion
duration,
exhibited
most
potent
test
bacterial
strain
E.
given
lowest
MIC
value
(7.03
±
0.79
µg/ml).
Hence,
holds
significant
promise
development
into
biopesticide,
owing
superior
capabilities.
Язык: Английский