The common hop (Humulus lupulus L.) is a dioecious perennial climbing plant, mainly
known for the use of its female inflorescences (cones or, simply,“hops”) in the brewing …

Soil salinization is a critical environmental problem in arid and semiarid regions of the world.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of an algae-based biostimulant on …

Despite the high biodiversity in the Mediterranean region, the use of wildflowers from
mountain areas in urban landscaping projects is hampered by the limited information on …

For hop growers, surplus shoots are generally a useless by-product of cultivation.
Conversely, they may represent a valuable resource due to rising interest towards healthy …

In the past, several wild plants were widely consumed as food by humans. Dandelion
[Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber ex FH Wigg] is a wild species with remarkable nutritional …

Plant species used in urban horticulture are frequently non-native despite evidence that
urban areas are regular points of introduction, often leading to invasions and negative …

Methods Germination, seedling emergence and root development were assessed for six
species sown in an 80 mm deep cap of two low nutrient substrates (sand and clay subsoil) …

A prompt seed germination and emergence coupled with an excellent seedling vigor are
highly desired features to ensure perfect crop establishment and subsequent vegetative …

Lawns provide green infrastructure and ecosystem services for anthropized areas. They
have a strong impact on the environment in terms of inputs (water and fertilizers) and …

In the transition zone, warm-season grasses are often overseeded with diploid perennial
ryegrass (Lolium perenne L., 2 n= 2 x= 14) to provide a temporary green surface for winter …