scholarly journals Physiology of Nitrogen and Calcium Nutrition in Blueberry (Vaccinium sp.)

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
John W. Doyle ◽  
Savithri U. Nambeesan ◽  
Anish Malladi
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Nitrogen Concentration ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Mineral Nutrient ◽  
Fourfold Increase ◽  
Nutrient Physiology ◽  
N Source ◽  
Sustainable Nutrient Management ◽  
N Acquisition

Sustaining the fourfold increase in blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) production witnessed during the previous two decades requires better understanding of its mineral nutrient physiology. The primary goals of this review are to evaluate our current understanding of the physiology of nitrogen (N) and calcium (Ca) nutrition in blueberry. Nitrogen concentration in blueberry ranges from 0.4% to >2% across organs. Blueberry uses N in various forms (organic and inorganic), but it appears to display preference for ammonium (NH4+) over nitrate (NO3−). The roles of N acquisition, translocation and assimilation in determining N-source preference in blueberry are evaluated. Calcium plays important roles in determining fruit quality owing to its function in maintaining cell wall and membrane integrity. It is unique in its translocation characteristics being transported primarily via the xylem. Fruit [Ca2+] typically declines from around 0.2% during early development to <0.05% at ripening. Modes of Ca acquisition and transport to the fruit, and various approaches to improve fruit [Ca2+] are discussed. Areas where further research is warranted to improve our understanding of N and Ca physiology in blueberry are identified. Such knowledge is essential for sustainable nutrient management, improving productivity, and enhancing fruit quality in blueberry.

scholarly journals Zeolite and Vermiculite as Inorganic Soil Amendments Modify Shoot-Root Allocation, Mineral Nutrition, Photosystem II Activity and Gas Exchange Parameters of Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill) Plants

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Theocharis Chatzistathis ◽  
Evgenia Papaioannou ◽  
Anastasia Giannakoula ◽  
Ioannis E. Papadakis
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Soil Amendments ◽  
Castanea Sativa ◽  
Gas Exchange Parameters ◽  
Soil P ◽  
Fertilization Rates ◽  
Sustainable Nutrient Management ◽  
Castanea Sativa Mill ◽  
High Fertilization ◽  
Exchange Parameters

One of the most challenging topics for the sustainable agriculture is how to decrease high fertilization rates. A pot experiment, exploring the effects of zeolite (ZEO) and/or vermiculite (VER) as soil amendments, comparing to the soil application of a controlled release fertilizer (CRF), was realized in chestnut plants. Various parameters related to soil fertility, and plant growth, nutrition, and physiology were investigated to gain knowledge towards more sustainable management. After ZEO application and in comparison to CRF, an impressive boost in soil K was achieved. Moreover, soil P and Zn levels were higher in the VER-treated soil, compared to CRF. Leaf K and Ca concentrations were significantly higher in ZEO, compared to the VER treatment; the highest foliar N and Zn concentrations were measured in CRF and VER, respectively. However, significantly lower foliar Mn and Cu were found in VER. The highest root biomass produced in the ZEO treated plants. For most nutrients, their total uptake per plant was higher in CRF and ZEO. Finally, photosynthetic rates were higher in VER (mainly due to non-stomatal factors) and CRF (mainly due to stomatal factors). Our data open a discussion towards the application of ZEO and/or VER as soil amendments in chestnut nurseries and orchards, aiming at partially decreasing fertilization rates and boosting sustainable nutrient management.

scholarly journals Biostimulation as a Means for Optimizing Fruit Phytochemical Content and Functional Quality of Tomato Landraces of the San Marzano Area

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 926
Author(s):  
Youssef Rouphael ◽  
Giandomenico Corrado ◽  
Giuseppe Colla ◽  
Stefania De Pascale ◽  
Emilia Dell’Aversana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Mineral Nutrient ◽  
Phytochemical Content ◽  
Primary And Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Tropical Plant ◽  
Protected Designation Of Origin ◽  
Functional Quality ◽  
Nutrient Use

The effect of plant biostimulation on fruits of traditional tomato germplasm is largely unknown. We examined how a tropical plant-derived biostimulant impacts the nutritional, functional, and compositional characteristics of tomato fruits from four landraces, collected in the San Marzano (SM) tomato Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) region, by profiling primary and secondary metabolites. Biostimulation was not able to completely reshuffle the morpho-physiological and nutritional profile of the four landraces. Their distinct phytochemical profile indicated a genotype-specific tuning of the analyzed traits, which also included an improved yield and fruit quality. Biostimulation of SM1 and SM3 increased photosynthetic accumulation of carbohydrate reserves, improved mineral nutrient use efficiency and consequently, yield (+21% and 34%, respectively). Moreover, biostimulation augmented the nutraceutical properties of the SM2 landrace. Interestingly, the plant-derived product increased in all genotypes lycopene, but not polyphenol accumulation in fruits. Our results show the potential of biostimulatory applications towards optimizing the fruit quality of the acclaimed SM landraces, which is suitable to satisfy both the rising consumer demand for premium traditional tomatoes and the technological needs of the food industry.

scholarly journals Impact of organic manure and combination of N P K S, on yield, fruit quality and fruit mineral content of Khenazi date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) cultivar

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 335
Author(s):  
Elsadig Hassan Elsadig ◽  
Hameed Jasim Aljuburi ◽  
Ali Hamad Bashir Elamin ◽  
Mohamed Osman Gafar
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Date Palm ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Organic Manure ◽  
Mineral Nutrient ◽  
Fruit Number ◽  
Combination Treatments ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera L

This study was carried out during three successive seasons 2011, 2012 and 2013 at a private orchard located in Al- Hello in Ajman Emirate (UAE). The experiment was designed to study the effect of organic manure and NPKS as soil application on yield, fruit quality, and fruit mineral nutrient content of Khenazi date palm cultivar grown in sandy soil. Fertilization treatments consisted of N1, 600g or N2, 1000g (urea 46%N), P 800g (triple superphosphate, 48% P2O5), K 1200g (potassium sulphate, 50% K2SO4) and S 700g sulphur (90% granular S), in addition to organic manure. Al experimental trees received 100g mixture of micronutrients, with the exception of the control. The results showed that combination treatments and organic manure significantly affected fruit weight, flesh weight, fruit volume, moisture content and fruit TSS. Application of different fertilization treatments significantly affected yield components of fruit, number of fruits/strand, fruit number/bunch, fruit set percent and total fruit yield / palm. The study revealed that combination of fertilizers improved fruit nutrient content of N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Mn and Cu. Moisture and TSS% content, number of fruits/strand, number of fruits/bunch, fruit nutrients content of Fe, Mn and Zn were significantly different due to the application of N1+K+S.

scholarly journals Quantifying Nutrient Budgets for Sustainable Nutrient Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Zhang ◽  
E. A. Davidson ◽  
T. Zou ◽  
L. Lassaletta ◽  
Z. Quan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Nutrient Budgets ◽  
Sustainable Nutrient Management

Integrating legacy soil phosphorus into sustainable nutrient management strategies for future food, bioenergy and water security

2015 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Rowe ◽  
Paul J. A. Withers ◽  
Peter Baas ◽  
Neng Iong Chan ◽  
Donnacha Doody ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Soil Phosphorus ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Water Security ◽  
Sustainable Nutrient Management
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