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From soil to soil-less in horticulture: quality and typicity

2013

In this review, the technique of soil-less cultivation of horticultural crops is analysed, the main differences between this and traditional cultivation techniques are described, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method in relation to the others are identified. Soilless cultivation has revolutionised various sectors of vegetable and floriculture production, and recent years have also seen interest being shown by Italian fruit crop producers, particularly those involved in table grape viticulture. The various issues related to the use of this technique are described in relation to the needs of the substrate, water management, and mineral nutrition of the different species, and to …

vegetablesmedia_common.quotation_subjectHorticultural cropsSettore AGR/04 - Orticoltura E Floricolturasubstratenutrient solutionlcsh:Plant culturefloricultureCroplcsh:Agriculturetable grape.FloricultureQuality (business)lcsh:SB1-1110media_commonAgroforestryTable grapeFinal productTable grapelcsh:Ssubstrate nutrient solution vegetables floriculture table grapeSettore AGR/03 - Arboricoltura Generale E Coltivazioni ArboreeGeographyAgronomyFood productsVegetables; Table grape; Substrate; Nutrient solution; FloricultureViticultureAgronomy and Crop ScienceItalian Journal of Agronomy
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Regional Farmers’ Perception and Societal Issues in Vineyards Affected by High Erosion Rates

2021

We explore the current situation in a viticultural region in Eastern Spain from a holistic and multifaceted research approach, which allowed us to understand the biophysical conditions, economic cost, social impact, and perception of the farmers’ community to the use of catch crops. A survey of the perception of the farmers, and an assessment of the biophysical impact of catch crops (CC) and tillage (C = Control plot) on soil organic matter, bulk density, infiltration capacity (single ring infiltrometer), and runoff generation and soil erosion (rainfall simulation experiments) was carried out. Two representative fields as study sites were selected in Les Alcusses valley, within Els Alforins…

viticultural areasLand managementcatch crops010501 environmental sciences01 natural sciencessoillcsh:AgricultureAgricultural scienceEconomic cost0105 earth and related environmental sciencesNature and Landscape ConservationGlobal and Planetary ChangeEcologySoil organic matterland managementlcsh:SSubsidy04 agricultural and veterinary sciencessustainabilityTillageGeographyregional geographical approach040103 agronomy & agricultureLand degradation0401 agriculture forestry and fisheriesCatch cropSurface runoffLand
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Ginger and Turmeric Essential Oils for Weed Control and Food Crop Protection

2019

Ginger and turmeric are two food ingredients that are in high demand due to their flavor and positive effects on health. The biological properties of these spices are closely related to the aromatic compounds they contain. The chemical compositions of their essential oils and their in vitro phytotoxic activity against weeds (Portulaca oleracea, Lolium multiflorum, Echinochloa crus-galli, Cortaderia selloana, and Nicotiana glauca) and food crops (tomato, cucumber, and rice) were studied. Forty-one compounds, accounting for a relative peak area of 87.7% and 94.6% of turmeric and ginger essential oils, respectively, were identified by Gas Chromatography&ndash

weed controlgingerPlant Sciencephytotoxicity01 natural sciencesArticlelaw.inventionHypocotyl0404 agricultural biotechnologylawRadiclegas chromatography–mass spectrometryessential oilsEcology Evolution Behavior and SystematicsEssential oilEcologybiology010401 analytical chemistryfungiturmericBotanyfood and beverages04 agricultural and veterinary sciencesLolium multiflorumfood cropsbiology.organism_classification040401 food science0104 chemical sciencesHorticultureSeedlingGerminationQK1-989PhytotoxicityBioherbicidePlants
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