[HTML][HTML] Vermicompost: Enhancing plant growth and combating abiotic and biotic stress

S Rehman, F De Castro, A Aprile, M Benedetti… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Extensive application of agrochemicals for crop production and protection has negatively
affected soil health, crop productivity, and the environment. Organic amendments have been …

Potential role of vermicompost in abiotic stress tolerance of crop plants: A review

MD Toor, R Kizilkaya, I Ullah, L Koleva, A Basit… - Journal of Soil Science …, 2023 - Springer
Abiotic stress is a major component in crop loss worldwide because it can change a plant's
physiological processes, making it more vulnerable to viruses and pests while also …

Compost and vermicompost in cucumber rhizosphere promote plant growth and prevent the entry of anthropogenic organic pollutants

C Carnimeo, A Gelsomino, G Cirrottola… - Scientia …, 2022 - Elsevier
An accurate assessment of the absorption and accumulation of soil pollutants by plants is
essential to avoid the entry of toxic compounds into the human and animal food chain …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of Growth and Physiological Effects of Soil Moisture Regime on Plantago maritima Plants from Geographically Isolated Sites on the Eastern …

KA Ozoliņa, A Jēkabsone, U Andersone-Ozola… - Plants, 2024 - mdpi.com
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the morphological and physiological
responses of P. maritima plants from five geographically isolated sites growing in habitats …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Na, K and Ca Salts on Growth, Physiological Performance, Ion Accumulation and Mineral Nutrition of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

A Jēkabsone, A Karlsons, A Osvalde, G Ievinsh - Plants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. is an obligatory halophyte species showing optimum
growth at elevated soil salinity levels, but the ionic requirements for growth stimulation are …

Application of wetland plant-based vermicomposts as an organic amendment with high nutritious value

ST Raza, J Wu, ER Rene, Z Ali, Z Chen - Process Safety and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The main aim of this study is to highlight the operational advantages of vermicomposting
technology by reusing wetland plants and manure. An experiment with a full factorial design …

[HTML][HTML] How the composition of substrates for seedling production affects earthworm behavior

S Ečimović, M Velki, A Mikuška, J Bažon, LS Kovačić… - Agriculture, 2022 - mdpi.com
The constant increase in the intensity of agricultural production simultaneously increases the
risk of negative effects of long-term agricultural practices. By-products of agricultural …

[HTML][HTML] Vermicompost Amendment in Soil Affects Growth and Physiology of Zea mays Plants and Decreases Pb Accumulation in Tissues

Z Landorfa-Svalbe, M Vikmane, G Ievinsh - Agriculture, 2022 - mdpi.com
Minimization of the possible harmful effects of soil pollution on agricultural production and
food safety are the major challenges in modern agriculture. There is great scientific interest …

[HTML][HTML] Dual-Purpose Vermicompost for the Growth Promotion and Suppression of Damping-Off Disease on Potted Vegetable Soybean

A Nonthapa, CB Iwai, S Chankaew, S Falab - Plants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Vermicompost is applied as a soil amendment to promote plant growth and yield. It also
helps to significantly reduce the incidence of soil-borne diseases. However, its efficiency …

[HTML][HTML] Ecophysiology of Endangered Plant Species Saussurea esthonica: Effect of Mineral Nutrient Availability and Soil Moisture

A Gailite, U Andersone-Ozola, I Samsone, A Karlsons… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Saussurea esthonica is an endangered plant species typical for wet inland habitats such as
calcareous fens. Due to its limited population size and distribution, non-invasive sampling of …