THE IMPACT OF MYCORRHIZAL PREPARATION MYKONET ON VALUABLE AGRONOMICAL AND ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF PEPPER

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (1 (251)) ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
G.S. Martirosyan ◽  
K.G. Azaryan ◽  
A.H. Trchounian
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Duration ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Sweet Pepper ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Economic Indicators ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Hot Peppers ◽  
Block Randomization ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Randomization Method

The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of the Indian mycorrhizal preparation Mykonet (Mn) of Endo type on agronomical and economic indicators of the hot and sweet pepper production. The study was conducted with two sweet (Zmrukht and Nush-55) and two hot varieties of pepper (Kon and Punj). The experiments were carried out according to the block randomization method. It has been shown that Mn improves the biological and economic characteristics of sweet and hot peppers, depending on the treatment duration and variety. The most effective was 2 h treatment. The dry matter content was increased slightly, but increased for sugars and ascorbic acid. The best effect was obtained for Zmrukht. Given that Mn has improved the agronomical and economic characteristics of sweet and hot peppers, it can be recommended for pepper production.

scholarly journals Successive Harvests Modulate the Productive and Physiological Behavior of Three Genovese Pesto Basil Cultivars

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 560
Author(s):  
Luigi Formisano ◽  
Michele Ciriello ◽  
Christophe El-Nakhel ◽  
Marios C. Kyriacou ◽  
Youssef Rouphael
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Co2 Assimilation ◽  
Stomatal Resistance ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Net Co2 Assimilation ◽  
Dry Biomass ◽  
Crop Cycle ◽  
The Impact

In the Italian culinary tradition, young and tender leaves of Genovese basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) are used to prepare pesto sauce, a tasty condiment that attracts the interest of the food processing industry. Like other leafy or aromatic vegetables, basil is harvested more than once during the crop cycle to maximize yield. However, the mechanical stress induced by successive cuts can affect crucial parameters associated with pesto processing (leaf/stem ratio, stem diameter, and dry matter). Our research accordingly aimed to evaluate the impact of successive harvests on three field-grown Genovese basil cultivars (“Aroma 2”, “Eleonora” and “Italiano Classico”) in terms of production, physiological behavior, and technological parameters. Between the first and second harvest, marketable fresh yield and shoot dry biomass increased by 148.4% and 172.9%, respectively; by contrast, the leaf-to-stem ratio decreased by 22.5%, while the dry matter content was unchanged. The increased fresh yield and shoot dry biomass at the second harvest derived from improved photosynthetic efficiency, which enabled higher net CO2 assimilation, Fv/Fm and transpiration as well as reduced stomatal resistance. Our findings suggest that, under the Mediterranean environment, “Italiano Classico” carries superior productive performance and optimal technological characteristics in line with industrial requirements. These promising results warrant further investigation of the impact successive harvests may have on the qualitative components of high-yielding basil genotypes with respect to consumer expectations of the final product.

scholarly journals Study of knotweed (Reynoutria) as possible phytomass resource for energy and industrial utilization

2010 ◽  
Vol 56 (No. 3) ◽  
pp. 85-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Strašil ◽  
J. Kára
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Reynoutria Japonica ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Impact

This paper deals with the Reynoutria × bohemica and Reynoutria japonica under conditions of the Czech Republic. It evaluates the impact of soil, weather conditions and various terms of harvest (autumn, spring) on the yield, dry matter content, phytomass loss, ash content, and basic elements content change in plants. Heavy metals content was determined in soil where plants were grown and consequently in plants themselves. The average yield of dry matter at the fully closed stands of Reynoutria japonica were 9.06 t/ha in autumn, Reynoutria × bohemica from 13.23 to 21.41 t/ha, according to the site. The yield losses within the winter period were found on average 42% for Reynoutria japonica and 34% for Reynoutria × bohemica. The moisture decrease of Reynoutria japonica was found from 68% in the autumn to 24% in the spring, and of Reynoutria × bohemica from 67% to 23%, respectively. Decreased content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium in the knotweed phytomass was found during the latter (spring) harvest periods in comparison with the earlier harvest periods. Decreased elements content in phytomass during the latter harvest period (spring) increases the phytomass quality as a fuel from both aspects – technical and emissions generation. The ash content in plants varied according to the site, on average from 3.12% in Ruzyně to 4.6% in Chomutov. None of the heavy metals monitored in knotweed plants reached the maximum admissible values determined for the food or feed purposes in the Czech Republic. From the results of combustion experiments, it is evident that Reynoutria × bohemica is a good fuel. Energy sorrel shows the extreme CO concentration in flue gases in comparison with other monitored fuels. According to the ČSN EN 12809 (2001) standard it does not meet even the third class of requirements. On the contrary, knotweed and wood bark fulfill the requirements for the first class. The surprising fact is that both of these fuels show the lower level of CO emissions, than the wooden briquettes. Concentrations of nitrogen oxids are comparable with biofuels, except of wood, and probably are related to the nitrogen content in heating material.

scholarly journals The influence of chemical composition of milk on yield of semi-hard cheese

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 167-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bojanic-Rasovic ◽  
S. Mirecki ◽  
N. Nikolic ◽  
R. Rasovic
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
High Positive Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Theoretical Yield ◽  
Bulk Milk ◽  
Actual Yield ◽  
The Impact

The aim of paper was to examine the impact of the milk quality on yield of semi-hard naturally dried cheese, produced in cheese plant factory ZZ 'Cijevna' in Podgorica. Tests were conducted on 6 samples of bulk milk of cows and 6 productive batch of cheese. Chemical tests of the bulk milk have been done on the device MilcoScan 4000, and the determination content dry matter of whey and dry matter of cheese on the device MilcoScan FT 120. Theoretical yield of cheese was determined in two ways: 1) based on the content of fat and protein content in milk and 2) based on dry matter content of milk, dry matter of whey and dry matter of cheese. Actual yield of cheese is determined on the base of the total amount of cheese obtained after pressing and the amount of wasted milk. The average value for the fat content in the examined milk amounted to 3.79%, protein 3.24%, 4.26% lactose and dry matter content without fat 8.24%. The average value for the theoretical cheese yield by first method was 10.65% and by second method 9,30%. The average of actual cheese yield amounted to 11.26%. We found a very high positive correlation between content of fat in milk and actual cheese yield (0.929032) and mean positive correlation between content of protein in milk and actual cheese yield (0.613141), content of lactose in milk and actual cheese yield (0.651317) and between dry matter content in milk and actual cheese yield (0.651956).

scholarly journals Chickpea Cultivar Selection to Produce Aquafaba with Superior Emulsion Properties

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue He ◽  
Youn Young Shim ◽  
Rana Mustafa ◽  
Venkatesh Meda ◽  
Martin J.T. Reaney
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Hydration Kinetics ◽  
Cultivar Selection ◽  
Emulsion Capacity ◽  
Chickpea Cultivar ◽  
Oil Emulsions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Product Solution

Aquafaba (AQ), a viscous by-product solution produced during cooking chickpea or other legumes in water, is increasingly being used as an egg replacement due to its ability to form foams and emulsions. The objectives of our work were to select a chickpea cultivar that produces AQ with superior emulsion properties, and to investigate the impact of chickpea seed physicochemical properties and hydration kinetics on the properties of AQ-based emulsions. AQ from a Kabuli type chickpea cultivar (CDC Leader) had the greatest emulsion capacity (1.10 ± 0.04 m2/g) and stability (71.9 ± 0.8%). There were no correlations observed between AQ emulsion properties and chickpea seed proximate compositions. Meanwhile, AQ emulsion properties were negatively correlated with AQ yield and moisture content, indicating that AQ with higher dry-matter content displayed better emulsion properties. In conclusion, the emulsification properties of aquafaba are greatly influenced by the chickpea genotype, and AQ from the CDC Leader chickpea produced the most stable food oil emulsions.

scholarly journals The influence of foliar fertilizers on the quality and yield of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janina Gajc-Wolska ◽  
Katarzyna Mazur ◽  
Monika Niedzińska ◽  
Katarzyna Kowalczyk ◽  
Paweł Żołnierczyk
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Sweet Pepper ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Protected Cultivation ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Fruit Formation

AbstractOptimal feeding of field-grown plants is thought to be a key factor modifying their growth and development. Natural biostimulants, foliar fertilizers and plant growth regulators have been applied in horticultural production; however, their effect varies depending on the plant species treated, and those have been mainly cucumber, tomato, pepper, potato, and melon. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of preparations produced through nanotechnology on the yield and fruit quality of sweet pepper grown under cover. The experiment comprised plants grown in three different combinations: combination I (plants treated with 2 kg ha−1Nano Active); combination II (plants treated with 1% Nano Active Forte + 4 kg ha−1Nano Active Forte + 2 kg ha−1Nano Active, a single treatment carried out at the initial stage of fruit formation); and combination III (the control, where all plants were sprayed with water).The obtained results showed that Nano Active Forte foliar treatment of sweet pepper plants significantly increased fruit yield in protected cultivation. Supplementation with foliar fertilizers modified the fruit chemical composition. Application of the Nano Active Forte preparation led to an increase in dry matter content as well as in the concentrations of total sugars, vitamin C and carotenoids. Applications of Nano Active Forte and Nano Active enhanced the potassium and phosphorus contents, while the concentrations of nitrates and calcium remained at the same level regardless of the preparations used.

scholarly journals Fruit Quality of Some Hot Peppers Cultivars from Vegetable Research Development Station Buzau

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Ovidia Loredana AGAPIE ◽  
Costel VÎNĂTORU ◽  
Andreea STAN ◽  
Mihai FRÎNCU ◽  
Elena BARCANU-TUDOR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Great Variability ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hot Peppers

The aim of this study was to assess phenotypic diversity in terms of fruit quality traits and yield, and also to establish valuable genotypes for breeding purpose suitable for different direction of use. Ten cultivars of hot peppers bred at VRDS Buzau were collected and fruit quality (dry matter content, fruit firmness, the total soluble solids, titratable acidity and ascorbic acid content) was evaluated at different ripening stages. A very highly significant difference (p<0.01) was found for the studied quantitative parameters, showing a great variability among the studied accessions. During ripening, the dry matter content, the firmness, the TSS content and the titratable acidity increase for all studied cultivars and there were significant differences between them. A broad range of variation was noted in Vitamin C content in both stages of maturity. In the present research work, a great variability among the studied accessions was found. Fully ripe fruits were found considerably richer in the bioactive factor than unripe fruits. Our results have selected two important genotypes: A12A, an accession suitable for obtaining chili powder, due to the his low content in dry matter and total soluble solids and accession A135 suited for fresh consumption and for long shelf life because it has a high firmness.

scholarly journals Response of Basil Growth and Morphology to Light Intensity and Spectrum in a Vertical Farm

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorthe H. Larsen ◽  
Ernst J. Woltering ◽  
Celine C. S. Nicole ◽  
Leo F. M. Marcelis
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Fresh Mass ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Light Spectra ◽  
Vertical Farming ◽  
The Impact

Vertical farming is becoming increasingly popular for production of leafy vegetables and herbs, with basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) as one of the most popular herbs. In basil most research has focused on increasing secondary metabolites with light spectra. However, knowledge about the effect of light intensity (photosynthetic photon flux density, PPFD) and spectra on growth and morphology is key for optimizing quality at harvest. The impact of PPFD and spectrum on plant growth and development is species dependent and currently few studies in basil are available. Understanding the response to End-Of-Production (EOP) light of growth and morphology is important for successful vertical farming. We performed a comprehensive series of experiments, where the effects of EOP PPFD, fraction of blue and their interaction on the growth and morphology were analyzed in two green and one purple basil cultivar. In addition, the impact of different EOP intensities and duration of far-red were investigated. We found that increasing the PPFD increased fresh mass, dry matter content and plant height in all three cultivars. The responses were linear or quadratic depending on the cultivar. A high fraction of blue (&gt;90%) increased plant height and decreased the dry mass partitioning to the leaves. The only interaction found between the fraction of blue and overall PPFD was on plant height in the green cultivar whereas other growth parameters and morphology responded stronger to PPFD than to the fraction of blue light. Plant dry matter production was increased with the addition of far-red. Far-red EOP intensity treatments enhanced the fraction of dry mass partitioned to the leaves, whereas a prolonged far-red treatment enhanced partitioning to the stem. Both plant fresh mass and dry matter content were improved by applying high PPFD shortly before harvest. Light spectra were found to be of less importance than PPFD with respect to plant dry matter content. Light use efficiency (LUE) based on fresh mass decreased with increasing PPFD whereas LUE based on dry mass increased with increasing PPFD, when given as EOP treatments. The overall physiological mechanisms of the light intensity and spectral effects are discussed.

Ascorbic Acid, Soluble Solids and Dry Matter Content in Sweet Pepper Fruit: Change During Ripening

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos D. Niklis ◽  
Anastasios S. Siomos ◽  
Evangelos M. Sfakiotakis
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Sweet Pepper ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Pepper Fruit

scholarly journals IMPACT OF CUCUMBER GENOTYPE ON THE DAMAGES CAUSED BY TWOSPOTTED SPIDER MITE AND EFFICIENCY OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS

2020 ◽  
pp. 7-17
Author(s):  
A. A. Zenkova ◽  
I. V. Andreeva ◽  
T. V. Shtainert ◽  
D. Iu. Gerne
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Spider Mite ◽  
Pest Resistance ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Twospotted Spider Mite ◽  
Maternal Line ◽  
Female Line ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Twospotted Spider

Due to the growing variety of vegetables, the impact of genotypic parameters of plants on pest resistance and efficiency of biological specimens is of high importance when selecting and creating new varieties and hybrids. The researchers found out the significant differences in stability of parental forms, hybrids and cucumber varieties of the Siberian selection in relation to twospotted spider mite. The paper finds out relatively resistant parental forms - ZhL-4 and GP-61/b, and also samples of the paternal form - GF-7 and a maternal line - ZhL-9 damaged by a phytophage in a strong degree have been defined rather steady against a phytophage. High acaricidal effect of Phytoverm was found on all studied varietal samples, however the most effective biospecimen restrained development of the pest on plants of  relatively resistant to phytophage of female line ZL-4. Reproduction of the twospotted spider phytoseiulus did not depend on genotypic features of parental forms, varieties and hybrids of cucumbers. The number of acarifages increased by 7.8-8.2 times in two weeks after appearance on the plants inhabited by spider mite in comparison with the initial number, as a result of which the damage rate of plants by the pest of most cultivars decreased, and in male forms practically did not change (GF-19) or slightly increased (GF-7). According to biochemical parameters, cucumber varieties with different degree of resistance to phytophage differed in dry matter content. Non-resistant to twospotted spider mite female forms LL-9, LL-12/1 and Nadezhda variety contained the lowest concentration of dry matter (5.4%), the highest amount of dry matter was observed in female line LL-4, which has the highest pest resistance (6.0%). Since the inherited traits are predominantly transmitted by the maternal component and the paternal form enhances these properties, it is important to assess not only the yield and flavour qualities but also the degree of resistance of parental forms to pests when selecting cucumber varieties and hybrids.

scholarly journals The salt tolerance of vegetable paprika varieties

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Slezák ◽  
I. Terbe ◽  
N. Kappel ◽  
K. Tóth
Keyword(s):  
Salt Tolerance ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Sweet Pepper ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Chlorine Content ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Nutrient Solutions

In our experiments, we have chiefly tested the salt sensitivity of sweet pepper varieties. In cold forcing, 0.3 1/plant nutrient solutions of different NaCI content were given twice weekly. EC of the nutrient solutions containing 0.25% Volldünger Linz complex fertilizer was made up to 6, 10, 14 and 18 mS/cm, respectively, by 2.51/9.17/17.97/26.76 g/m2 doses of pharmacopeal NaCI every week. The solution used for the control treatment contained Volldünger only (EC 4.4 mS/cm). Irrigation was made with pure water (EC 0.6 mS/cm) when necessary. The varieties chosen for the experiments were the following: Feherözön, HRF F1, Syn. Cecei (of white, conical fruit), Boni (of white, blunt, infolded fruit), Titan F1 (of pointed, hot fruit) and Pritavit F1 (of tomato shaped fruit). In general, the symptoms caused by NaCI treatments (with doses higher than 10 g/m2 weekly) have been the following: They have reduced the leaf area, the height of the plants, the total and the early yield, the number of fruit set per square meter, the average weight of the fruit (and, in some measure, fruit length, too) and the thousand seed weight. They have increased the calcium and the chlorine content of the leaves and fruits and the dry matter content of the fruits. They haven't affected the dry matter content of the leaves, the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content of the leaves and fruits, and the germinating ability of the seed. The effect on stem diameter and on seed production per fruit has been contradictory in some cases. The effects of the intermediate treatments haven't been explicit in several cases. The results of the examination of cuticular secretion have indicated the increase of the sodium and chlorine content of the leaves. This can be important in field growing where the rainwater may wash out a part of sodium and chlorine from paprika leaves. The hot, pointed variety and the tomato shaped paprika haven't shown clearly higher salt tolerance than the varieties of white fruit colour.

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