scholarly journals The comparison of single and double cut harvests on biomass yield, quality and biogas production of Miscanthus × giganteus

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (No. 7) ◽  
pp. 369-376
Author(s):  
Marta Kupryś-Caruk ◽  
Sławomir Podlaski
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Anaerobic Fermentation ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Lignin Content ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Miscanthus Giganteus ◽  
Yield Quality ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the research was to determine the impact of double-cut harvest system on yield, as well as on suitability of Miscanthus × giganteus biomass for ensiling and biogas production. Biomass was harvested at the end of June (harvest I) and at the beginning of October (harvest II, regrowth). A single-cut regime at the end of October was also conducted. Biomass from harvests I and II was ensiled and subjected to anaerobic fermentation. The total dry matter (DM) yield from double-cut harvest system was similar to the DM yield from one-cut harvest, but two harvests per year had a positive effect on chemical composition of the biomass. C/N ratio and lignin content in the biomass from harvest I was lower compared to the single-cut biomass. Double harvest biomass was susceptible to ensiling, however, the biomass from harvest I characterized by low dry matter and water soluble sugars content resulted in poorer quality of the obtained silage (butyric acid was present). There were no significant differences between the methane yields obtained from ensiled biomass from harvests I and II.

scholarly journals Yield and quality of strawberries when applying fertilizers

2021 ◽  
pp. 94-99
Author(s):  
T. E. Ivanova ◽  
E. V. Lekomtseva ◽  
T. N. Tutova ◽  
E. V. Sokolova ◽  
L. A. Nesmelova
Keyword(s):  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Udmurt Republic ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
The Impact

Relevance. One of the most important elements of the technology of cultivation of strawberries for increasing productivity and improving the quality of berries is the use of fertilizers that can regulate the growth, development, yield and quality of products.Methods. During 2016-2018, the impact of pre-planting application of complex mineral fertilizers on the yield and quality of strawberries in the Udmurt Republic was studied. The analysis of meteorological conditions during the growing season of the crop according to the research results is carried out.Results. The results of the use of complex fertilizers Azofoska, Perm-yagodnoye and Fusco-yagodnoye on garden strawberries when grown in the conditions of the Udmurt Republic are presented. It was found that the use of these fertilizers in comparison with the control (Azofoska) contributes to an increase in yield and has a positive effect on the quality of berries. The aftereffect of the studied fertilizers on the second and third year of fruiting of wild strawberries is noted. According to the results of research, the highest yield of berries of the garden strawberry was obtained in 2016 in the first year of fruiting when applying Chamfer-berry (1.33 kg/m2 ). The pre-planting application of the FaskoYagodnoye fertilizer provided a reliable increase in yield at all times of berry harvesting, and on average for three years by 0.13 kg/m2 with an NSR of 0.04 kg/m2 . The content of dry matter, water-soluble sugars and vitamin C in the berries corresponded to the characteristics of the Darenka variety and to a greater extent depended on the meteorological conditions of the growing season of strawberries.

scholarly journals ОСОБЕННОСТИ ХРАНЕНИЯ КЛУБНЕЙ ТОПИНАМБУРА В УСЛОВИЯХ ОВОЩЕХРАНИЛИЩА

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.S. Kataev ◽  
E.A. Renyov ◽  
S.L. Eliseev
Keyword(s):  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Jerusalem Artichoke ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Moisture Loss ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
Storage Methods ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Dry Out ◽  
The Impact

В статье представлены результаты трехлетних исследований по влиянию традиционных способов хранения на сохранность и качество клубней топинамбура. Полезные свойства топинамбура известны человеку на протяжении многих лет. В силу биологических особенностей использование клубней на протяжении всего календарного года довольно проблематичная задача они подвергаются грибковым заболеваниям, быстро усыхают. Поэтому целью данного исследования является определение оптимального, из традиционных способов, хранения в условиях овощехранилища. В большинстве лет исследований лёжкость топинамбура не зависит от способа хранения и изменяется от 31 до 95. Внешние наблюдения показали, что во второй год исследований наилучшую лёжкость обеспечил способ хранения клубней в мешке. В первый и третий год исследований во всех способах наблюдались загнившие клубни. Независимо от применяемого способа, клубни в процессе хранения подвергаются усушке. В большинстве лет исследований она выше при хранении насыпью на 1,7-8,2. При хранении клубней топинамбура в ящиках наблюдается наименьшее снижение содержания клетчатки 0,2-2,5, в то время как при хранении в мешке 1,1-4,3, при хранении насыпью 0,9-2,4. Хранение в ящике обеспечивало наименьшее снижение содержания водорастворимых сахаров 1,4-4,8. Наиболее оптимальным из традиционных способов является хранение в ящиках.The article presents the results of three years of research on the impact of traditional storage methods on the safety and quality of Jerusalem artichoke tubers. The beneficial properties of Jerusalem artichoke have been known for many years. Due to biological characteristics, the use of tubers throughout the calendar year is a rather problematic task - they undergo fungal diseases and quickly dry out. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the optimal method of storage in a vegetable store. In most years of the research, the storability of Jerusalem artichoke did not depend on the storage method and varied from 31 to 95. External observations showed that in the second year of the research the best keeping quality was ensured by the method of storing tubers in bags. In the first and third years of the research, rotted tubers were observed under all methods of storage. Regardless of the method used, tubers were dried during storage. In most years of the research, moisture loss was higher when stored in bulk - by 1.7-8.2. When storing Jerusalem artichoke tubers in boxes, the lowest reduction in fiber content was observed - 0.2-2.5, while when stored in bags - 1.1-4.3, when stored in bulk - 0.9-2.4. Storage in boxes provided the smallest reduction in the content of water-soluble sugars - 1.4-4.8. The most optimal of the traditional methods of storage is the storage in boxes.

scholarly journals Employment of maize silage in non-liquid fermentation for biogas production

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 153-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zbyšek Karafiát ◽  
Tomáš Vítěz ◽  
Kristina Somerlíková ◽  
Ján Gaduš ◽  
Martin Haitl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retention Time ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Fermentation Process ◽  
Anaerobic Fermentation ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Maize Silage ◽  
Liquid Fermentation ◽  
Batch System ◽  
Mesophilic Conditions

This paper deals with the optimization of the anaerobic fermentation process of maize silage using the non-liquid technology. The aim of the paper is to increase the knowledge necessary for more efficient running of biogas stations using batch technology of non- liquid fermentation. The preferable ratio of initial materials, fresh maize silage and maize silage after partial fermentation, was verified within this experiment. Dynamics of the process, especially the quantity and quality of produced biogas has been monitored during the experiment. All the experiments have been done in the batch-system fermentors of volume of 0.48 m3 equipped with an independent and indirect circuit of water heating, the heat has been transferred to the material throught the steel wall of the fermentor. The material has been tested in the mesophilic conditions with the temperature of the 38 °C. The retention time of material in fermentors has been 27 days. The results of our experiments reveal the fact that the maize silage of lower mix ratio produced about 22.8 % more of biogas counted to one kilogram of dry matter than the maize silage of higher mix ratio.

scholarly journals Effects of Paint Industry Effluent on Soil Productivity

1970 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-53
Author(s):  
YN Jolly ◽  
A Islam ◽  
SB Quraishi ◽  
AI Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Oryza Sativa L ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Soil Productivity ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Effluent Concentration ◽  
Paint Industry ◽  
Industry Effluent ◽  
The Impact

The impact of various dilutions (2.5, 5, 10, 25 and 50%) of paint industry effluent on physico-chemical properties of soil and the germination, growth and dry matter productions of corn (Zea mays L.) and rice (Oryza sativa L.) have been studied. The effluent was acidic and had low BOD and COD values because of its low content of suspended solid. It contained high concentration of calcium, medium concentrations of nitrogen, sodium, potassium, sulphate, chloride and low concentrations of phosphorus, magnesium and bicarbonate. The trace element like Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn and Pb were measured in the μg L-1 level. On irrigation of soil with the effluent an increase in the water soluble salts, pH, electrical conductivity, cation exchange capacity, nitrogen, phosphorus potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and iron contents of the soil for effluent concentrations of 2.5, 5 and 10% were observed but all these parameters were found to decrease on treatment of the soil with the effluent concentration of 25% and above. The effluent of the lower concentrations (2.5, 5 and 10%) enhanced the growth of both crops. However, negative effects on seed germination, dry matter production and the yield of both crops were found for the effluent concentration of 25% and above. doi: 10.3329/jbas.v32i1.2441 Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 32, No. 1, 41-53, 2008

scholarly journals Influence of soluble content losses on the ability of aerobic fungi to improve the nutritional content of pre-treated forages

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 298-308
Author(s):  
K. R. Idowu ◽  
A. S. Chaudhry ◽  
J. Dolfing ◽  
V. O. A. Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Similar Reduction ◽  
Filtering Method ◽  
Nutritive Quality ◽  
Andropogon Gayanus ◽  
The Impact

Fungal improvement of the nutritive content of low-quality forages can be affected by several factors among which loss of water-soluble content (WSC) plays a major role. To achieve this aim, two growth conditions i.e. forage-liquid ratios (1:3 and 1:5) and two inoculation times (14 and 28 days) were used to cultivate the selected fungi i.e. Pleurotus ostreatus (PO) at 30°C and Ceriporiopsis rivulosus (CR) at 20°C on Brachiaria decumbens (BD), Andropogon gayanus (AG), Triticum aestivum (TA) straw, Lolium perenne (LP), respectively with the view of selecting the optimal conditions that facilitate the release of WSC. The impact that losses of WSC have on the ability of fungi to improve the nutritive content (i.e. proximate, fibre, secondary metabolites and total antioxidant content) of the forages were then measured using 2 filtering methods i.e. light pump filtering method (LFM) and free flow filtering method (FFM). The optimal conditions that supported increased th soluble was identified as 28th day for both fungi; forage-liquid ratio of 1:5 for both fungi in most of the forages except BD (CR) and BD & AG (PO). The LFM led to lesser or no improvement in the nutritive quality of the upgraded forages while the opposite was recorded with the LFM. The LFM as against the FFM produced upgraded forages with lesser reduction in NDF; similar or higher ADF and lignin contents; and similar reduction in secondary metabolites and TAC when compared with un-improved forages. It can be concluded that the fungal improvement of the nutritive content of low-quality forages was negatively affected by the loss of WSC. It is therefore recommended that fungal improvement of the nutritive quality of low quality forages should be carried out with methods or techniques that facilitates little or no WSC loss in the upgraded forages.

scholarly journals The effects of PLA biodegradable and polypropylene nonwoven crop mulches on selected components of tomato grown in the field

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabela Zawiska ◽  
Piotr Siwek
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Soluble Sugar ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Nitrate Content ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Cotyledon Stage

ABSTRACT The results of two years (2010-2011) of field studies using two types of nonwoven mulches (one biodegradable, polylactic acid PLA 54 g m-2, and traditional polypropylene PP 50 g m-2) on the yield and quality of tomato are presented. Seeds of tomato (‘Mundi’ F1) were sown in a greenhouse, in containers filled with perlite and sand, and then the plants at the cotyledon stage were replanted in multipot trays filled with substrate for vegetable plants. In the last week of May, seedlings were planted on mulches in the field at a spacing of 50 × 100 cm. The mulch was maintained throughout the growing season. A plot that remained unmulched served as the control. Tomatoes were harvested once a week. The fruits were evaluated for L-ascorbic acid, dry matter, soluble sugars and nitrate content. In 2011, the analysis of the plant material showed that the concentration of L-ascorbic acid was about 23% higher in the tomato fruits harvested from plants grown on biodegradable PLA 61 g m-2 mulch in comparison to the control. A similar effect was demonstrated for the soluble sugar concentration in 2011 for both types of nonwovens.

scholarly journals The effect of biodegradable direct covers on the root development, yield and quality of cucumber

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabela Zawiska ◽  
Piotr Siwek
Keyword(s):  
Root Development ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Nitrate Content ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Yield Quality ◽  
Whole Plants

ABSTRACT The results of three years (2009-2011) of field studies using two types of biodegradable nonwoven covers (aromatic polyester IBWCH 75 g m-2 and polylactic acid PLA 54 g m-2) on the yield, quality and root development of cucumber are presented. Seeds of parthenocarpic cucumber (‘Mirabelle’ F1) were sown directly into the field at the beginning of May/June and covered with nonwoven field covers. A plot that remained uncovered served as the control. The covers were kept in place until the first flowers appeared. Cucumbers were harvested every three days for 5-6 weeks. Fruits were evaluated for dry matter, soluble sugars and nitrate content. After the last harvest, whole plants were harvested and evaluated for weight, surface area, total length and average diameter of the roots. The experiment showed that the covers increased the marketable yield of cucumber in 2009 and 2010 (regardless of the type of polymer), but did not influence the yield in 2011. In 2011 the fruits from the covered plots had higher levels of soluble sugars and dry matter in comparison to the control. The covers did not influence root development.

scholarly journals Study of regime parameters of the fermenter in the production of biogas from animal liquid waste materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 286 ◽  
pp. 02010
Author(s):  
Penka Zlateva ◽  
Angel Terziev ◽  
Krastin Yordanov
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Fermentation ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Liquid Waste ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Pig Manure ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
The Impact

The focus of the present study is a small biogas power plant for anaerobic fermentation of several types of animal waste raw materials used for biogas production. The impact of some of the characteristics of substances such as composition, temperature, humidity, and pH of the mixture in the bioreactor has been considered. The above is vital for optimizing the fermentation process, and also to improve the biogas production process. The plant is located in Northeastern Bulgaria and the raw liquid manure is supplied by several neighboring small farms. The annual quantities of raw waste are as follows: cow manure - 1252 t / a; chicken manure - 427 t / a and pig manure - 639 t / a. The manure is collected in a preliminary tank and then pumped to the bioreactor. The fermenter itself is a hermetically sealed and thermally insulated tank where constant temperature is maintained. It is equipped with a stirring system, which helps the mixing and homogenization of the substrate. The tests were performed during three charges of the installation. The fermentation takes approximately 23 up to 25 days. The experiments were performed during the summer and autumn seasons when the ambient air temperature varies from 28 to 45 °C. The biogas can be used as an energy carried as the obtained organic fertilizer is suitable for agriculture purposes.

scholarly journals Replacement of traditional components of the backfill mixture with man-made waste

2021 ◽  
Vol 942 (1) ◽  
pp. 012005
Author(s):  
A Khayrutdinov ◽  
I Paleev ◽  
S Artemov
Keyword(s):  
Water Soluble ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Material Base ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Technological Chain ◽  
Cement Binder ◽  
Separate Activation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The formation and storage of man-made waste of water-soluble ores creates a global environmental problem that entails changing landscapes in mining areas and environmental degradation. The involvement of man-made waste in a closed cycle of the production and technological chain makes it possible to reduce the impact of mining and processing on the environment. The use of non-waste (low-waste) technologies, in addition to reducing the environmental burden, allows you to expand the raw material base of the enterprise by replacing the traditional components of the backfill mixture with man-made waste from mining and processing enterprises. The possibility of replacing the traditional, specially extracted aggregate in the backfill mixture with industrial waste of water-soluble ores is experimentally proved. The possibility of creating a cementless backfill mixture is proved. The possibility of replacing the cement binder with magnesium-containing slags of the Chusovsky Metallurgical Plant was confirmed. It was found that the separate activation treatment of the components of the backfill mixture has a positive effect on its rheological properties and increases the strength of the joint mass. The use of lignosulfonate improves the quality of the mixture and the resulting mass. The development of a backfill composite from man-made waste makes it possible to implement the principle of organizing mining production, which provides for the use of intermediate products in cyclic production and excludes the formation of man-made waste of water-soluble ores.

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