Journal•ISSN: 0906-4710
Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B-soil and Plant Science
Taylor & Francis
About: Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B-soil and Plant Science is an academic journal published by Taylor & Francis. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Soil water & Soil organic matter. It has an ISSN identifier of 0906-4710. Over the lifetime, 1775 publications have been published receiving 23742 citations. The journal is also known as: Soil and plant science.
Topics: Soil water, Soil organic matter, Loam, Soil fertility, Sowing
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TL;DR: In this paper, the improvement of agricultural water use efficiency is of major concern with drought problems being one of the most important factors limiting grain production worldwide, and effective management of water management is of great importance.
Abstract: Improvement of agricultural water use efficiency is of major concern with drought problems being one of the most important factors limiting grain production worldwide. Effective management of water...
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TL;DR: Moisture content, ash content and pH were found reasonable as compared to some vegetables, however, protein content, N, K, Ca and Mg content of wild plants were higher, while P, S and Na content were lower, and Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu content were equal to, or higher than those of some commonly used vegetables.
Abstract: Wild plants play an important role in the diet of inhabitants in different parts of the world. These plants tend to be drought-resistant and are gathered both in times of abundance and times of nee...
194 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a foundation of present knowledge and describe existing strategies for the development and implementation of monitoring systems for soil quality of arable land, based on soil-quality indicators.
Abstract: The aim of this review is to present a foundation of present knowledge and to describe existing strategies for the development and implementation of monitoring systems for soil quality of arable land, based on soil-quality indicators. In the review viewpoints are discussed on the soil-quality concept, suggested frameworks for its assessment, and possible methods for the selection and evaluation of quality indicators. These sections are in general terms, without emphasis on chemical, physical or biological soil properties. The potential value of including microbiological indicators in a monitoring system is discussed thoroughly. Several possible microbiological indicators are suggested, and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Strategies for the selection and sampling of monitoring sites are reviewed, and the treatment of samples before analyses is also discussed. In conclusion, a framework for using microbiological indicators in a Swedish monitoring system is suggested.
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TL;DR: In this article, the influence of foliar and soil HA application on fruit quality and yield of organically grown pepper was found to increase the total and reducing sugar contents significantly increased in response to both foliar HA treatments and this effect was mainly on chlorophyll b content.
Abstract: Humic acid (HA) is the result of organic matter decomposition and is beneficial to plant growth and development. The objective of the study was to find the influence of foliar and soil HA application on fruit quality and yield of organically grown pepper. Pepper plants were treated with soil and foliar HA applications at various concentrations (0 ml/l, 10 ml/l, 20 ml/l, 30 ml/l, and 40 ml/l). Starting four weeks after planting, HA was applied via spraying and/or drenching to the plant root area three times during the growth period at 15-day intervals. HA treatments had no significant effect on fruit firmness, fruit length, or diameter. Total and reducing sugar contents significantly increased in response to both foliar and soil HA treatments. Moreover, HA application significantly influenced total chlorophyll content and this effect was mainly on chlorophyll b content. Foliar 20 ml/l and soil 20 ml/l HA application resulted in the highest total chlorophyll content. Foliar and soil HA applications...
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TL;DR: In this article, the effect of foliar and soil fertilization with humic acid (HA) on quality, growth and yield of tomato under greenhouse conditions in 2004 and 2005 was determined.
Abstract: The objective of the study was to determine the effect of foliar and soil fertilization with humic acid (HA) on quality, growth and yield of tomato under greenhouse conditions in 2004 and 2005. Tomato plants were treated with soil and foliar HA applications at different concentrations (0 ml/l, 10 ml/l and 20 ml/l). Three weeks after planting HA was sprayed four times during the vegetation period at 10-day intervals. Furthermore, 0, 10 and 20 ml/l HA solutions were applied as a drench to the plant root area four times during the vegetation period at 10-day intervals three weeks after planting. HA treatments had no effect on pH and titratable acidity (TA) of tomato. Total soluble solids (TSS) increased with both foliar and soil HA treatments. Foliar 20 ml/l HA application resulted in the highest ascorbic acid (AA) content. Foliar applications of HA led to higher leaf and stem dry matter contents than the control. Both foliar and soil HA treatments positively affected fruit characteristics including...
144 citations