A5005377168- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Berry genetics and cultivation research
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
- Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Management
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Food Science and Nutritional Studies
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Plant tissue culture and regeneration
- Light effects on plants
- Potato Plant Research
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions
- Plant Reproductive Biology
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Sesquiterpenes and Asteraceae Studies
- Food Drying and Modeling
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
2016-2025
ORCID
2021
The paper aimed at evaluating the effects of biochar (BC) produced by slow pyrolysis vine pruning residue on soil physicochemical properties and tomato plant growth. A greenhouse experiment was conducted for 66 days, applying different treatments 3 types, i.e., foliar fertilizer, BC (at a volumetric ratio between 20/80), + no treatments. Strongly alkaline (pH = 9.89 ± 0.01) had significant beneficial effect growth performance plants sown in strongly acidic 5.40 0.02). mean values height,...
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine-disrupting chemical released into the environment, with severe consequences for human health, including metabolic syndrome and associated pathological conditions. Due to limited information on BPA-induced hepatotoxicity, present study focused investigating association between toxicity inflammatory markers in liver, how these injuries may be alleviated using natural agent silymarin, a flavonoid antioxidant properties obtained from Silybum marianum....
In southern parts of Europe, a balanced use both heating and cooling is required to control the greenhouse temperatures throughout year. Especially, with climate change increasingly hot summers, need for efficient humidity has become more important. this work, we investigate demands glass located in Bucharest, Romania (latitude 44∘28′12′′ N, longitude 26∘3′41′′ E). The IDA Indoor Climate Energy (IDA ICE) software applied assessment energy demands, weather data supplied using integrated...
The growth of plants hinges on a complex interplay biochemical and physiological activities across various stages. These intricate processes dynamically adapt to different environmental conditions, shaping both plant development productivity. This study explores the impact greenhouse climate growth, yield, biochemistry winter-grown cherry tomatoes 'Cheramy F1'. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) under split plot arrangements (3 Rows) with three replications from each row) was adopted....
In the context of economic crises and inflationary pressures, consumers often rely on discounted food products to manage their monthly budgets. This study aims explore how socio-demographic factors are associated with Romanian consumers' perception promotions. Data were collected from 1060 respondents, analysis was conducted using R version 4.4.2, applying both descriptive inferential statistical methods, including Pearson's chi-square test multinomial logistic regression. The revealed...
The agronomic benefits of biochar (BC) prepared by slow pyrolysis vine pruning residues, which are produced in large quantities Romania, were evaluated. Three soil types, i.e., slightly alkaline fluvisol (S1), acidic chernozem (S2), and strongly luvisol (S3), with mean values pH 7.99, 6.26, 5.40, amended BC at a volumetric ratio between 20/80. A greenhouse experiment was performed for 109 days to assess the effects amendment on bell pepper growth. following treatments applied: foliar...
The aquaponic recirculating systems are integrated that combine fish and plant culture. These consist of two components: aquaculture hydroponics components. In these the nutrients necessary for growth resulted from metabolism food by fish. This was obtained recirculation water, with a pump, tank to hydroponic component back tank. experiment conducted in laboratory Fisheries Aquaculture Faculty Animal Husbandry University Agronomic Sciences Veterinary Medicine Bucharest 6 months. system...
In this study, hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and chemometrics were implemented to develop prediction models for moisture, colour, chemical structural attributes of purple-speckled cocoyam slices subjected hot-air drying. Since HSI systems are costly computationally demanding, the selection a narrow band wavelengths can enable utilisation simpler multispectral systems. 19 optimal in spectral range 400–1700 nm selected using PLS-BETA PLS-VIP feature methods. Prediction studied quality developed...
Developing of functional foods is a promising strategy to reduce the increasing burden colorectal cancer worldwide. Fruit pomace, particularly polyphenol and anthocyanin-rich chokeberry blueberry, valuable ingredient for nutraceuticals. Our study aimed evaluate anti-inflammatory antiproliferative effects blueberry pomace extracts on C2BBe1 carcinoma cells explore underlying signaling pathways. We analyzed both total polyphenols anthocyanins using Folin-Ciocalteu method ultra-performance...
Genetic variability is extremely important, not only for the species' adaptation to environmental challenges, but also creation of novel varieties through plant breeding. Tomato an important vegetable crop, as well a model species in numerous genomic studies. Its genome was fully sequenced 2012 'Heinz 1706' variety, and since then, resequencing efforts have revealed genetic data that can be used multiple purposes, including triggering mechanisms biotic abiotic stress resistance. The present...
An outdoor experiment was performed for six months to evaluate the effects of organic fertilizers obtained from marine residual materials on strawberry plants. Three types were used, i.e., cod (Gadus morhua) bone powder, common ling (Molva molva) and pellets by mixing small powder rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) residues. A tabletop system cultivation designed, in which two bare-root plants cultivar ‘Albion’ planted a peat substrate each pot. Five treatments applied, (F1), (F2), residue (FA),...
The paper aimed at studying the slow pyrolysis of vine pruning waste in a fixed bed reactor and characterizing products. Pyrolysis experiments were conducted for 60 min, using CO2 as carrier gas oxidizing agent. distribution biochar bio-oil was dependent on variations heat flux (4244–5777 W/m2), superficial velocity (0.004–0.008 m/s), mean size vegetal material (0.007–0.011 m). Relationships among these factors process performances terms yields (0.286–0.328) (0.260–0.350), expressed ratio...
Ascorbic acid or vitamin C is mostly found in natural products such as fruits and vegetables. Ultra performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) method has been developed to compare the ascorbic content some fresh (apple, orange) vegetables (carrot, beet, cherry tomato) extracts with two different extraction solvents; i) 9% metaphosphoric acid, ii) 3% citric acid. The compound detected quantified by use of UPLC equipped Photodiode Array (PDA) detector. amount prepared solvents mentioned was...
In recent years, people have become increasingly interested in adopting a healthy diet, which also extends to snacks, such as chips. Understanding the interplay of factors that influence preference decisions concerning food products is very helpful market segmentation for identifying specific groups consumers with similar needs. This study aims obtain better understanding Romanian consumers’ organic vegetable chips vs. classic potato The research involved transversal, cross-sectional,...
Non-aerated compost tea (CT) was prepared from derived rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) and fish (cod, common ling, haddock, saithe) residues that fermented in water. Electrical conductivity, pH, concentrations of dry matter, ash, C, macronutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Mg), micronutrients (Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Zn) CT under different fermentation conditions were measured. The effects process factors, i.e., water/compost mass ratio (4.2–9.8 g/g) time days = 100–236 h), on the physicochemical properties...