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Open AccessGrowth, biochemical quality and antioxidant capacity of coriander leaves under organic and inorganic fertilization programs
Soil salinity buildup and soil degradation are emerging challenges in crop** systems practicing high chemical fertilization. Application of biostimulants and organic fertilizers are better deserve agricultur...
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Open AccessBiochar and vermicompost improve growth and physiological traits of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) under deficit irrigation
Drought is one of the most important environmental stresses that can adversely influence soil properties, plant growth, and productivity of agricultural crops including eggplant as an important vegetable crop....
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Open AccessGlycine mitigates fertilizer requirements of agricultural crops: case study with cucumber as a high fertilizer demanding crop
Different approaches have been used to improve mineral nutrient status of plants in absence of chemical fertilization and toward safer products and improved human health. Amino acids have been proposed with su...
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Open AccessInteraction of lead and cadmium on growth and leaf morphophysiological characteristics of European hackberry (Celtis australis) seedlings
In the present study, different concentrations of lead (factor A; 0, 15, and 30 mg L −1) and cadmium (factor B; 0 and 5 mg L −1) were applied via irrigation water during 6 months to evaluate their effects on grow...
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Open AccessPlant growth stage influences heavy metal accumulation in leafy vegetables of garden cress and sweet basil
Contamination of vegetable crops with heavy metals is a great threat to human health. On the other hand, monitoring plant tissue content of heavy metals at different growth stages could have important implicat...
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Open AccessEffectiveness of different methods of salicylic acid application on growth characteristics of tomato seedlings under salinity
Soil salinity is a real challenge in nowadays crop production in many regions. Various strategies have been applied to increase plant salinity tolerance. Salicylic acid (SA) frequently has been reported to inc...
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Open AccessBeneficial effects of rosemary, thyme and tarragon essential oils on postharvest decay of Valencia oranges
Increasing restrictions on pesticide application in the production process of agricultural food products indicate urgent need for safer alternatives to keep the product quality, and to inhibit pathogen infecti...
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Growth and mineral content of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) plants under mild salinity with different salts
Soil salinity is a complex issue in which various anions and cations contribute to have a general adverse effect on plant growth. In the present study, effects of salinity from various salts including sodium c...
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Growth and quality of cucumber, tomato, and green bean under foliar and soil applications of an aminochelate fertilizer
Aminochelates are relatively new fertilizer formulations with improved efficiency for agricultural applications. Many plant responses to these amino acid-based fertilizers have not yet been well studied. In th...