Botrytis cinerea is one of the most destructive pathogens ve⁠getables and fruits both in field storage. There have been several research activities focused on developing biocontrol strategies for pathogen due to its resistance commonly used synthetic fungicides. Additionally, concerns raised over residual effect current fungicides control. Most these Trichoderma spp., Ulocladium Bacillus subtilis, plant extracts their essential oils with some commercial products available market control B....

Vegetables play important role in food and nutritional security.Particularly, green leafy vegetables are considered as exceptional source for vitamins, minerals phenolic compounds.Mineral nutrients like iron calcium high than staple grains.Also, the only natural sources of folic acid, which considerably leaves Moringa oleifera plants compared to other non-leafy vegetables.This paper reviewed anti factors some common vegetables.The type composition vary among genera species different edible...

Aluminum (Al) toxicity in acidic soils is a major constraint for seed germination and crop growth. Pyroligneous acid (PA) rich bioactive compounds that can enhance growth tolerance to environmental stresses including toxic trace elements, but under studied. In this study, we investigated the effect of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. 'Scotia') priming with different rates PA (i.e., 0, 0.5:100, 1:100, 1:300, 1:600, 1:900, 1:1200, 2:100 PA/ddH2O (v/v)) on seedling growing medium Al...

Nanoparticles (NPs) of metals and metal oxides have received increasing attention regarding their characteristic behavior in plant systems. The fate transport NPs oxide plants is emerging concern for researchers because they ultimately become part the food chain. widespread use metal-based (MBNPs) has revealed beneficial harmful effects. This review addresses main factors affecting uptake, translocation, absorption, bioavailability, toxicity, accumulation MBNPs different species. It...

Abstract Pyroligneous acid (PA) is rich in bioactive compounds and known to have the potential improve crop productivity phytochemical content. However, synergistic effect of PA fertilizer has not been thoroughly studied. In this study, we assessed biostimulatory different rates foliar application (i.e., 0, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2% PA/ddH 2 O ( v/v )) combined with full rate 0.63, 0.28, 1.03 g) half nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) on yield nutritional quality greenhouse-grown tomato Solanum...

Pyroligneous acid (PA) is a reddish-brown liquid obtained through the condensation of smoke formed during biochar production. PA contains bioactive compounds that can be utilized in agriculture to improve plant productivity and quality edible parts. In this study, we investigated biostimulatory effect varying concentrations (i.e., 0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 1%, 2% PA/ddH2O (v/v)) application on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Scotia’) growth fruit under greenhouse conditions. Plants treated with 0.25%...

Microgreens are immature young plants grown for their health benefits. A study was performed to evaluate the different mixed growing media on growth, chemical composition, and antioxidant activities of four microgreen species: namely, kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala), Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris cicla), arugula (Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa), pak choi rapa chinensis). The were T1.1 (30% vermicast + 30% sawdust 10% perlite PittMoss (PM)); T2.1 20% PM); PM replaced with mushroom compost...

Microplastics (MPs) are plastic particles ranging from 1000 to 5000 µm in diameter, posing a growing environmental and health risk. Composting is an excellent way add nutrient-rich humus the soil boost plant development, but it also pollutes agricultural with MPs. Previous research has shown that MPs can threaten production, quality, hence they must be studied. This study examined how mixture of three MP types—polyethene (PE), polystyrene (PS), polypropene (PP)—affected greenhouse tomato...

The cost of producing organic crops is increasing. Agricultural wastes can be used as biostimulants to increase plant growth and productivity reduce the dependence on chemical fertilizers. A pouch assay a potted greenhouse experiment were conducted investigate effect pyroligneous acid (PA) sea lettuce (SL) kale (Brassica oleracea subsp. acephala (DC.) Metzg) seed germination growth. Although previous studies have demonstrated that these two could promote growth, there little research compare...

Rock dust (RD) is a by-product of the precious metal mining industry. Some operations produce close to 2,000,000 Mg RD/year, posing disposal issues. This study evaluated physicochemical and microbial properties RD from gold its potential use in RD-based growing media. Ten media formulations were tested: Promix (Control), 100% (RD), topsoil (TS), 50% + (RDT), 25% 75% (RT), (RP), biochar (RBP), compost (RCP), (RB), Huplaso (negative control). particle size ranged 0.1 2 mm with bulk density 1.5...

Botrytis cinerea is a major fungal pathogen causing significant economic losses in grapevines worldwide. To address the environmental concerns associated with overreliance on synthetic fungicides, this study investigated antifungal efficacy of varying concentrations pyroligneous acid (PA) (0, 2, and 4%) compared to commercial fungicide (Switch®) against B. (Vitis vinifera ‘Himrod’), as well its physiological biochemical responses. Our preliminary vitro assays using poisoned food method...

Little is known about the ecology of microbial plastic degradation. In this study, we employed next generation amplicon sequencing to assess effect low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films on structure bacterial and fungal communities in four mature compost piles with age ranging between 2 10 years. While, Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria fungi Ascomycota were most abundant across all facilities, our data indicated significant differences microbiomes which might be related chemical...

Pyroligneous acid (PA) is a reddish-brown liquid obtained through the condensation of smoke formed during biochar production. PA contains bioactive compounds that can be utilized in agriculture to improve plant productivity and quality edible parts. In this study, we investigated biostimulatory effect varying concentrations (i.e., 0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 1%, 2% PA/ddH 2 O (v/v)) application on tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum 'Scotia') growth fruit under greenhouse condition. Plants treated with 0.25%...

Hydrochar derived from hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) has been recognized as a potential absorbent and horticultural substrate. However, its practical application limited due to low adsorption capacity negative effects on plant growth. To address these issues, three pre-treatment methods (water washing, microbial aging, freezing-thawing aging) were employed further improve the physical structure chemical properties of hydrochar. A seed germination test with kale (Brassica oleracea var....

Onion (Allium cepa) bulb rot is an important pathological problem worldwide, as it caused by diverse pathogens, bacterial and fungal. The diversity structure of microbial communities associated with apparently healthy diseased onion bulbs were analyzed. community-based approach allowed identification a number potential pathogenic microorganisms affected disease under storage environments. Enterobacteriaceae, Burkholderia, Gluconobacter, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, Citrobacter, Nectriaceae,...

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Coffee is among the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, leading to annual generation of substantial quantities spent coffee grounds (SCGs). This study explored influence fabrication methods on properties and potential applications resulting biocarbon materials. Dry (torrefaction at 270 °C slow pyrolysis 500 °C) wet (hydrothermal carbonization HTC 210 hydrothermal liquefaction HTL were employed fabricate SCG-based biochar hydrochar, respectively. The degree followed order > ≈...