scholarly journals Ebb-and-flow Subirrigation Strategies Increase Biomass and Nutrient Contents and Reduce Nitrate Levels in Lettuce

HortScience ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 1056-1061
Author(s):  
Leqi Yang ◽  
Xiao Yang ◽  
Hong Zhao ◽  
Danfeng Huang ◽  
Dongqin Tang
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Nitrate Content ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Overhead Irrigation ◽  
Lettuce Growth ◽  
High Yields ◽  
Lettuce Cultivar ◽  
Ebb And Flow

Overhead irrigation is widely used to water lettuce during commercial production in China but exerts potential water wastage and pollution. Subirrigation is thought as a water-saving, high-efficiency fertigation strategy. However, few studies have compared the nutritional value and nitrate content of lettuce grown using subirrigation with plants cultivated with overhead irrigation. Therefore, this study explored the ability of ebb-and-flow subirrigation strategies to produce high yields of a leafy lettuce (cultivar Biscia Rossa) with high nutritional value and low nitrate content. Lettuce plants were cultivated in an ebb-and-flow subirrigation system with different irrigation frequencies (every 2 or 3 days) and immersion times (5, 10 or 15 minutes); overhead irrigation was used as control. Ebb-and-flow subirrigation significantly enhanced several lettuce growth parameters, significantly increased the level of vitamin C, and significantly decreased the nitrate content of lettuce leaves compared with overhead irrigation. The optimal subirrigation strategy for lettuce production was irrigation every 3 days with 15 minutes immersion; this ebb-and-flow subirrigation protocol could potentially be used to save water and resources, improve yield and nutrient contents and reduce nitrate content in commercial greenhouse lettuce production.

Solid-state regioselective nitration of activated hydroxyaromatics and hydroxycoumarins with cerium (IV) ammonium nitrate

2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 (11) ◽  
pp. 733-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nemai C. Ganguly ◽  
Sanjoy Dutta ◽  
Mrityunjoy Datta ◽  
Prithwiraj De
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Ammonium Nitrate ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Solvent Free ◽  
High Melting ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Solvent Free Conditions ◽  
High Yields ◽  
Regioselective Nitration ◽  
Cerium Iv Ammonium Nitrate

Predominant ortho-selective mononitration of low-melting and liquid phenols and hydroxycoumarins in moderate to high yields has been accomplished upon grinding with solid cerium (IV) ammonium nitrate (CAN). Microwave-assisted expeditious CAN-mediated nitration of relatively high melting phenols and hydroxycoumarins with high efficiency and selectively under solvent-free conditions has been also developed to address the problems of sluggishness and low yield for these reluctant substrates.

High yield and greener C–H difluoromethylation reactions using copper iodide nanoparticles/boron nitride nanosheets as a versatile and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udayakumar Veerabagu ◽  
Gowsika Jaikumar ◽  
Fushen Lu ◽  
Franck Quero
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Heterogeneous Catalyst ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Copper Iodide ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanosheets ◽  
Greener Synthesis ◽  
High Yields ◽  
Recyclable Heterogeneous Catalyst

The 3 wt% CuI/BNNS catalyst exhibited high efficiency for C–H difluoromethylation reactions and enabled greener synthesis at high yields using cyrene as a solvent. Furthermore, the catalyst could be easily recovered and recycled for at least five cycles.

scholarly journals Glycerol inclusion levels in corn and sunflower silages

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana de Souza Martins ◽  
Juliane Ribeiro de Oliveira ◽  
Marili Lopes Lederer ◽  
José Luís Moletta ◽  
Shivelly Los Galetto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Cycle ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Corn Silage ◽  
Neutral Detergent Fiber ◽  
Acid Detergent Fiber ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Four Levels

Due to the seasonal cycle of forage, the use of silage to feed animals provides nutrients throughout the year. However, its quality can be improved with the inclusion of additives and other products. Glycerol is a rich source of energy and present a high efficiency of utilization by animals. The purpose of this work was to evaluate the effect of glycerol inclusion on the chemical and fermentation characteristics of corn and sunflower silages. Two silage sources (maize and sunflower) were used and four levels of glycerol inclusion (0, 15, 30 and 45%) based on dry matter were carried out. The experimental design was completely randomized in a 2 x 4 factorial arrangement with five replications. The pH values and chemical composition of corn and sunflower silages were determined. In both silages there was increment of dry matter, non-fiber carbohydrates and total digestible nutrients (TDN) added to a reduction of crude protein, neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber due to the glycerol inclusion. The corn silage required 45% glycerol to achieve the TDN level of the sunflower silage. The glycerol addition contributed to the increase in the nutritional value, offsetting loss of quality in the ensiling process.

scholarly journals Timing and Rates of Two Products Using Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) to Control Algae in Ebb and Flow Hydroponic Systems

HortScience ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Dharti Thakulla ◽  
Bruce L. Dunn ◽  
Carla Goad ◽  
Bizhen Hu
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Pepper Plant ◽  
Flower Number ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Hydroponic Systems ◽  
Weekly Application ◽  
Ebb And Flow

Algae is not desirable in hydroponics and creates problems such as reduced yield and decreased dissolved oxygen, and affects the physiology of plants and, thus, needs to be controlled. An experiment was conducted in Ebb and Flow hydroponic systems to investigate the application timing and rates of two hydrogen peroxide products (Zerotol and PERpose Plus). Treatments included 35 mL weekly, 35 mL biweekly, 70 mL weekly, 70 mL biweekly, and a control with no application of hydrogen peroxide using a 40-gallon reservoir of water. Pepper ‘Early Jalapeno’ and ‘Lunchbox Red’ and tomato ‘Geronimo’ and ‘Little Sicily’ were used. The study was conducted in a split-plot design with two replications over time. Plant growth parameters, including plant height, flower number, net CO2 assimilation, fresh weight, and dry weight were recorded. Algae data, including dry weight, algae cell counts, and chl a were also measured. Results indicated that with increasing rate and timing of either product decreased algae counts, dry weight, and chl a values. However, weekly and biweekly application of 70 mL of both products were not different for algae quantification. In pepper, plant height, shoot fresh and dry weight, and root fresh and dry weight were found to be significantly greater with Zerotol 35 mL biweekly, Zerotol 70 mL weekly, PERpose Plus 35 mL biweekly, and PERpose Plus 70 mL weekly compared with the control. ‘Lunchbox Red’ was significantly greater than ‘Early Jalapeno’ in all growth parameters, except soil plant analysis development (SPAD). ‘Lunchbox Red’ had the greatest flower number, with weekly application of 70 mL PERpose Plus. In tomato, greatest flower number and SPAD were observed in ‘Geronimo’ with a weekly application of 70 mL PERpose Plus and 70 mL Zerotol, respectively. Greater shoot and root fresh and dry weight for both tomato cultivars were recorded with 35 mL biweekly or 70 mL weekly application with either product. The results from both plants as well as algae analysis suggest that weekly application of 70 mL of either Zerotol or PERpose Plus produced the best results in terms of controlling algae and improving the growth of pepper and tomato plants.

Synthesis of 2-Chromanone-fused [3.2.0] Bicycles through a Phosphine-mediated Tandem [3+2] Cyclization/Intramolecular Wittig Reaction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junfeng Fu ◽  
Ingrid Rakielle Tsapy Takia ◽  
Peng Chen ◽  
Wei Liu ◽  
Chengjun Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wittig Reaction ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Intramolecular Wittig Reaction ◽  
Tandem Process ◽  
High Yields

A phosphine-mediated tandem [3+2] cyclization/intramolecular Wittig reaction of 3-aroylcoumarin with alkynone is described. The high efficiency of tandem process allows the synthesis of 2-chromanone-fused bicyclo[3.2.0]heptenones in moderate to high yields...

Ionic liquid promoted and mediated green preparation of arylbispyranylmethane and pyran derivatives and their hybrid with a pyrimidine nucleoside

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 (8) ◽  
pp. 473-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinying Zhang ◽  
Yingying Qu ◽  
Xuesen Fan ◽  
Xia Wang ◽  
Jianji Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Reaction Medium ◽  
Environmentally Benign ◽  
Pyrimidine Nucleoside ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Operation Process ◽  
Antiviral Activities ◽  
Benign Nature ◽  
High Yields

The utilisation of an ionic liquid-[bmim][BF4] as both reaction medium and promoter for the reaction between aldehyde and 4-hydroxy-6-methylpyran-2-one is described. Without any added catalyst, this reaction was realised efficiently to give arylbispyranylmethane derivatives in high yields. Alternatively, when this reaction was carried out in the presence of acetic anhydride, fused pyran derivatives were obtained. These two novel procedures have advantages such as an environmentally benign nature, high efficiency, simple operation process and mild reaction conditions. As an application, these procedures were used in the preparation of novel 5-substituted pyrimidine nucleoside derivatives with potential antiviral activities.

scholarly journals The Effects of Endophytic Beauveria bassiana Inoculation on Infestation Level of Planococcus ficus, Growth and Volatile Constituents of Potted Greenhouse Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)

Toxins ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siphokazi Moloinyane ◽  
Felix Nchu
Keyword(s):  
Beauveria Bassiana ◽  
Insect Pests ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Vitis Vinifera L ◽  
Infestation Level ◽  
Volatile Constituents ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Significant Difference

Endophytic entomopathogenic fungi are being explored for the management of phytophagous insect pests. The effects of Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales) inoculation of grape plants on the infestation level of P. ficus, tissue nutrient contents, and growth and volatile constituents of potted grape plants were assessed. Grapevine plants were individually inoculated with a suspension of 1 × 108 conidia mL−1 of B. bassiana by drenching before experimentally infesting each of them with thirty adult females of P. ficus. At four weeks post-treatment, the fungus was re-isolated from leaves of 50% of the fungus-exposed plants. However, no significant difference (p > 0.05) was observed in all the plant growth parameters measured in the fungus-treated and control plants. Plant tissue analysis revealed markedly higher contents of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) in the leaf tissue of plants exposed to the B. bassiana relative to the control. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analyses showed that a significantly (X2 = 5.1; p < 0.02) higher number of known anti-insect volatile compounds (nine) were present among fungus treated plants compared to the control plants (five). Naphthalene, which is toxic to insects and humans, was detected only in the volatiles of the fungus-exposed plants. B. bassiana did not have any significant effect on total polyphenol, alkaloid, and flavonoids. Overall, treatment with fungus did not inhibit the infestation by P. ficus. In conclusion, these findings shed light on some of the mechanisms involved in endophytic fungus-plant-insect interactions.

TiO2–SiO2 nanocomposite as a highly efficient catalyst for the solvent-free cyclocondensation reaction of isatins, cyclohexanones, and urea

2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 559-564
Author(s):  
Simin Janitabar-Darzi ◽  
Shahrzad Abdolmohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Present Method ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Solvent Free ◽  
High Catalytic Activity ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Efficient Catalyst ◽  
Solvent Free Conditions ◽  
Cyclocondensation Reaction ◽  
The One ◽  
High Yields

AbstractA TiO2–SiO2 nanocomposite catalyzes the one-pot cyclocondensation reaction of 1H-indole-2,3-diones (isatins), 1,3-cyclohexanediones, and urea at T = 70°C under solvent-free conditions with high efficiency. The present method affords the corresponding spiro products in high yields and short reaction time. The unique features of the TiO2–SiO2 nanocomposite are high catalytic activity, ease of preparation, non-toxicity, low loading, and recyclability.

Catalytic activity of dithioic acid copper complexes in the alkyne–azide cycloaddition

2013 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 292-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bayardo E. Velasco ◽  
Gustavo López-Téllez ◽  
Nelly González-Rivas ◽  
Iván García-Orozco ◽  
Erick Cuevas-Yañez
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Copper Complex ◽  
Copper Complexes ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
High Catalytic Activity ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
High Yields

Diverse dithioic acid copper complexes exhibit a high catalytic activity in the copper-catalyzed alkyne–azide cycloaddition using several solvents under different temperatures, showing a high efficiency with only 0.005 mmol catalyst/mmol alkyne or less. A dithioic acid copper complex derived from acetophenone was selected and used as the catalyst in the preparation of a library of 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazoles. This process occurred in high yields and good functional group tolerance.

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