Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Март 22, 2024
Abstract
Investigating
the
mineralogical
compositions
of
soils
under
different
geological
formations
becomes
imperative
for
maximizing
agricultural
productivity
and
ensuring
long-term
viability
practices.
Therefore,
studies
were
carried
out
on
mineral
diversities
developed
over
Basement
complex
rock,
Coastal
plain
sands
Ewekoro
in
Ogun
state
Nigeria.
A
total
nine
profile
pits
(three
per
location)
2
m
×
1
size
dug
all
three
locations.
Soil
samples
collected
from
pedogenic
horizons
each
replicates
into
a
well
labeled
polyethylene
bag.
Using
X-ray
diffractometry
(XRD)
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
contents
their
relative
abundance,
elemental
morphologies
fine
sand,
coarse
silt
clay
fractions
at
topographic
positions
identified,
described
compared.
Results
obtained
XRD
SEM
analyses
exhibited
similarities.
The
most
abundant
elements
basement
pedon
oxygen,
carbon
silicon
whereas
coastal
sand
pedon,
aluminum
element.
presence
mixed-layer
illite,
mica,
kaolinite,
quartz,
hematite,
anatase,
goethite,
chlorite
varying
degrees
was
observed
pedons
these
formations,
although
kaolinite
quartz
dominated
soil
matrix.
complexity
followed
order
>
formation.
Profiles
formation
highest
degree
weathering,
as
evidenced
by
chemical
properties
compositions.
petrographic
evaluation
revealed
that
rich
maturation.
overlapping
distinct
characteristics
among
geologies
indicated
stages
weathering.
By
using
maturity
index,
profiles
rock
could
be
regarded
sub-matured
this
have
contributed
significantly
to
native
fertility
weathered.
use
agriculture
would
necessitate
significant
investments
agro-inputs
sound
principles
management
through
integrated
management.
Foods,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(2), С. 223 - 223
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2024
Research
on
silicon
(Si),
an
element
considered
beneficial
for
plant
growth,
has
focused
abiotic
and
biotic
stress
mitigation.
However,
the
effect
of
Si
tomato
fruit
quality
under
normal
growth
conditions
remains
unclear.
This
study
investigated
effects
applying
different
levels
(0
mmol·L−1
[CK],
0.6
[T1],
1.2
[T2],
1.8
[T3])
in
foliar
sprays
cultivated
substrates,
most
level
was
found.
Compared
to
CK,
exogenous
treatments
had
a
positive
influence
appearance
nutritional
fruits
at
mature
green,
breaker,
red
ripening
stages.
Of
these,
T2
treatment
significantly
increased
peel
firmness
single-fruit
weight
fruits.
The
contents
soluble
sugars,
solids,
proteins,
vitamin
C
were
higher,
nitrate
content
lower
than
CK
treatment.
Cluster
analysis
showed
that
produced
results
from
those
T1,
T3
treatments.
During
stage,
a*
values
higher
other
three
Moreover,
lycopene
lutein
by
12.90%
17.14%,
respectively,
compared
CK.
upregulated
relative
gene
expression
phytoene
desaturase
(PDS),
ε-cyclase
(LCY-E),
zeaxanthin
cyclooxygenase
(ZEP)
carotenoid
key
genes.
total
amino
acid
also
In
summary,
spraying
effective
improving
conditions.
provides
new
approaches
further
elucidate
application
improve
Agriculture,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(5), С. 556 - 556
Опубликована: Март 5, 2025
Climate
change
is
leading
to
a
decline
in
global
potato
production.
To
ensure
food
security,
it
essential
adapt
cultivation
practices
the
changing
climate.
The
effects
of
foliar-applied
silicon
on
growth
and
productivity
under
various
hydrothermal
conditions
were
investigated.
Potato
plants
treated
with
three
Si-based
biostimulants:
Actisil
(6
g
Si
20
Ca
per
liter;
choline-stabilized
orthosilicic
acid;
Chol-sSa
+
Ca);
Krzemix
ammonium
metasilicate;
Chol-sNH4-Sil);
Optysil
(93
24
Fe
sodium
metasilicate
iron
chelate
Fe-EDTA;
Na-Sil
Fe-EDTA).
Biostimulants
twice,
at
leaf
development
stage
(BBCH
13–15)
two
weeks
after
first
treatment,
0.5
L/ha
each
treatment.
biostimulants
taller
produced
greater
above-ground
biomass
higher
tuber
weight
than
control
(without
biostimulant).
As
result,
total
yield
was
higher,
average,
by
10%
13%
marketable
11%
15%.
plant-growth-promoting
yield-increasing
depended
during
growth.
Chol-sSA
(Actisil)
applications
most
effective.
Fe-EDTA
(Optysil)
better
results
warm
very
dry
year,
while
Chol-sNH4-Sil
(Krzemix)
effective
colder
years
periodic
water
deficit.
Silicon
foliar
application
can
be
new
method
for
increasing
early
crop
yields
shortage
conditions.
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3), С. 539 - 539
Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2025
From
the
point
of
view
farming
utilization,
investigations
on
recognition
mineral
composition
sedges
appears
important,
appropriate
and
useful.
Sedges
are
often
found
in
many
meadow
pasture
communities.
It
is
therefore
worth
paying
attention
to
content
their
tissues
possible
impact
organisms
farm
animals
such
as
pigs.
The
basic
objective
this
study
was
determine
concentration
selected
macro
microelements:
phosphorus
(P),
potassium
(K),
calcium
(Ca),
magnesium
(Mg),
sodium
(Na),
iron
(Fe),
silicon
(Si),
copper
(Cu),
zinc
(Zn),
chrome
(Cr)
nickel
(Ni)
biomass
seven
sedge
species,
potentially
used
fodder,
commonly
occurring
natural
sites
Central
Europe.
material
collected
twice
during
one
growing
season
Krześniczka
(N
52°37′14′
E
14°46′06′)—lubuskie
voivodeship.
first
harvest
carried
out
at
beginning
May,
shooting
earring
phase.
plant
included
stems
leaves.
second
harvest—the
end
June—was
a
time
when
seedlings
were
developing
flowers
young
fruits,
vegetative
organs
dynamically.
In
June,
represented
all
development
phases.
dried
temperature
65
°C,
ground,
analyzed.
obtained
results
showed
difference
microelements
between
May
June
dates
dry
matter
analyzed
which
differed
statistically
significantly
only
relation
copper.
date
had
significant
change
macroelements
species
associated
with
decrease
phosphorus,
calcium,
while
case
silicon,
delay
mowing
resulted
an
increase
element.
Nanoscale,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(43), С. 19998 - 20026
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
critical
review
comprehensively
analyses
nano-sized
metal
oxide
fertilizers
(NMOFs)
and
their
transformative
potential
in
sustainable
agriculture.
