scholarly journals Root and Shoot Modification by Irrigation

1998 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 510-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel I. Leskovar
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Root Initiation ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Dry Matter Partitioning ◽  
Growing Media ◽  
Irrigation Methods ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Irrigation methods, rates, timing, and frequency may influence the physical and chemical properties of the growing media thereby affecting root initiation, elongation, branching, development and dry matter partitioning between roots and shoots.

scholarly journals Quality Attributes of Malaysia Purple-Fleshed Sweet Potato at Different Peel Condition

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 872
Author(s):  
Nurfarhana Shaari ◽  
Rosnah Shamsudin ◽  
Mohd Zuhair Mohd Nor ◽  
Norhashila Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Amylose Content ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

In this study, physical and chemical properties (dry matter, ash, moisture, protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrate, starch, amylose, and vitamin C) of sweet potato tuber and flour of Anggun 1 cultivar were evaluated at different conditions. During peeling, the tuber and flour were processed subjected to three different conditions, which were unpeeled tubers (C1), peeled tubers (C2), and skin of tuber only (C3). From the results, the highest (p < 0.05) dry matter was observed in C1 while higher contents of ash, moisture, and protein were found in C3. Regarding the fat and vitamin C content, no significant differences (p > 0.05) were found between each condition. The highest fiber, carbohydrate, and amylose content (p < 0.05) were found in C1. The C1 and C2 reflected significantly higher (p < 0.05) starch content. Overall, these results provide important information about the peeling effect on the physical and chemical properties of Anggun 1. The information could be used as adding value to healthy food in the Malaysian diet due to the nutritional value of sweet potato.

An examination of physical and chemical properties of urban biochar for use as growing media substrate

2016 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal ◽  
Deli Chen ◽  
Dinesh Babu Madhavan ◽  
Adriana Downie ◽  
Anthony Weatherley
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Growing Media ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

scholarly journals Intercropping of taro and sunn hemp with cutting periods during the cycle

Revista CERES ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
João Nacir Colombo ◽  
Mário Puiatti ◽  
Jaime Barros da Silva Filho ◽  
Ricardo Henrique Silva Santos ◽  
Luiz Antônio dos Santos Dias
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Main Crop ◽  
Sunn Hemp ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

ABSTRACT Intercropping using legumes is one of the ways to protect the main crop, and in long term improve the physical and chemical properties of the soil. The aim of this work was to evaluate the intercropping of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott (taro) and the tropical legume Crotalaria juncea L. (sunn hemp), cutting sunn hemp at ten periods during the cycle. The experiment was carried out under field conditions between 09/23/2010 and 06/04/2011. It consisted of 11 treatments related to the 10 cutting times of sunn hemp (55, 70, 85,100, 115, 130, 145, 160, 190, and 220 days after sowing - DAS) plus a control of taro with no sunn hemp. During the cycle, taro was evaluated for plant height and incidence of leaf burn. At the time of cutting the sunn hemp, the plant height, fresh and dry matter masses, and nutrient content of the biomass were calculated. During taro harvest, we evaluated the productivity of the mother rhizomes and classified the cormels. Taro plants shaded by sunn hemp showed a lower incidence of leaf burn. The sunn hemp cut from 145 DAS onwards affected the yield of comercial rhizomes and total and agroeconomic indexes. Sunn hemp cut up to 130 DAS provided better performance of taro, without compromising productivity and economic indicators, with the highest amounts of N and K observed in the biomass cut at 115 DAS.

scholarly journals INITIAL GROWTH OF SEEDLINGS OF Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden AS INFLUENCED BY THE ADDITION OF NATURAL POLYMER AND FARMING SUBSTRATES

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-637
Author(s):  
Marcio Carlos Navroski ◽  
Maristela Machado Araujo ◽  
Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger ◽  
Claudimar Sidnei Fior ◽  
Gilmar Schafer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Natural Polymer ◽  
Eucalyptus Dunnii ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Neck Diameter ◽  
And Chemical Properties

ABSTRACT This study aimed to test different concentrations of natural polymer combined with different substrates in order to maximize the production and quality of Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden as well as the influence of the physical and chemical properties of the substrates. Experiments were conducted in a greenhouse in a randomized design with a 4 x 4 factorial arrangement for different substrates (factor "A") and water-retaining polymer concentrations (factor "B"). The physical and chemical properties of the substrates were also analyzed in each treatment. The seedlings height (H), neck diameter (D), shoot dry matter (SDM), root dry matter (RDM), total dry matter (TDM), H/D ratio and Dickson quality index (DQI) were measured after 90 days of sowing. Both the physical and chemical properties of the substrates have improved by the addition of hydrogel, especially those regarding to porosity, water availability and water holding capacity. In general, the water-retaining polymer concentrations of 2 and 4 g L-1 provided a better seedling growth. Seedlings largest neck diameter was observed at a hydrogel concentration of 6 g L-1. The use of hydrogel has resulted in higher height and neck diameter values when carbonized rice hulls were used as substrate. Therefore, hydrogel concentrations of 2 and 4 g L-1 may increase the quality of Eucalyptus dunnii seedlings and reduce their nursery time.

scholarly journals Substratos no desenvolvimento de cultivares de gérbera envasada

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Fernanda Ludwig ◽  
Dirceu Maximino Fernandes ◽  
Amaralina Celoto Guerrero ◽  
Roberto Lyra Villas Bôas
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

The gerbera is a prominent culture that has gained in the Brazilian market of flowers and ornamental plants and there is a great demand for adequate substrates for its production. This study was conducted to evaluate the growth and distribution of dry mass and nitrogen in potted gerbera, depending on the substrates and cultivars. Experimental design was randomized blocks in a 5x2 factorial arrangement (5 substrates and 2 cultivars). Red and Cherry cultivars were evaluated at 1, 15, 29, 43 and 50 days of acclimation (DAA) to the leaves number, leaf area, dry mass of aerial parts (leaf and flower) and accumulation of nitrogen. From 29 DAA, the inflorescence has established as the drain and has contributed significantly to the total dry mass. The accumulation of nitrogen was similar in vegetative and reproductive periods. The traits evaluated varied depending on the substrate used, influenced by physical and chemical properties of the same. The growth, dry matter and nitrogen distribution potted gerbera cultivars Cherry and Red are influenced by physical and chemical characteristics of substrates, with better results in substrates with bulk density of less than 530 kg m-3 and pH values between 5.5 and 6.8

scholarly journals Application of FT NIR Spectroscopy in the Determination of Basic Physical and Chemical Properties of Sausages

2010 ◽  
Vol 79 (9) ◽  
pp. S101-S106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuzana Procházková ◽  
Michaela Dračková ◽  
Alena Saláková ◽  
Leo Gallas ◽  
Matěj Pospiech ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Activity ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Muscle Protein ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Calibration Models ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

The objectives of this study were to develop calibration models for determination of water activity and the content of fat, dry matter, salt, non collagen muscle protein and pH in dry cooked sausages. Samples (n = 42) were scanned in FT-NIR Analyzer and simultaneously analyzed by standard methods. The spectra were measured in the reflectance mode with a compressive cell between 10 000 and 4 000 cm-1, averaging 100 scans. Calibration models were developed using the partial least squares (PLS) method. These calibration models were checked later by crossvalidation. The following statistical values were obtained: R (correlation coefficient) = 0.997 and SEC (standard error of calibration) = 0.002 for water activity, R = 0.966 and SEC = 0.023 for pH, R = 0.995 and SEC = 0.970 for dry matter content, R = 0.995 and SEC = 0.045 for salt content, R = 0.965 and SEC = 0.652 for non collagen muscle protein, R = 0.996 and SEC = 0.559 for fat content. The results of the study showed that FT-NIR is a suitable method for rapid analysis of physical and chemical properties of sausages.

scholarly journals Use of Azolla as a growing medium component in the nursery production of olive trees

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raffaella Petruccelli ◽  
Caterina Briccoli Bati ◽  
Pietro Carlozzi ◽  
Giulia Padovani ◽  
Nadia Vignozzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Olive Tree ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Azolla Filiculoides ◽  
Growing Media ◽  
Nursery Production ◽  
Media Component ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

<p>Peat is used in olive-tree nurseries as a component in commercial growing media. Environmental and economic pressures are questioning the use of peat as a component of substrates. In order to remain competitive and to satisfy environmental concerns, it is necessary to identify and evaluate possible alternatives to peat. This study involves the use of <em>Azolla filiculoides</em>, as a growing media component in olive nurseries (<em>Olea europaea</em> L.) for containerized plants. Four treatments were established, based on the addition of increasing quantities of Azolla (0%, 25%, 50%, and 100 %). Were determined some physical and chemical properties of media, the growth, the physiological parameters and nutritional state of olive plants. The physical and chemical properties of the media were significantly affected by the Azolla content. Nursery-produced olive plants grown in substrates supplemented by 50 % Azolla displayed linear growth and the total biomass production greater than those of the control medium. The research indicated that Azolla might be suitable substrate component for olive plants grown in containers.</p>

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