Environmental pollution, increasing CO2 atmospheric levels and the greenhouse effect are
closely associated with the ongoing climate change and the extreme climatic events we are …

Plant secondary metabolites are vital for human health leading to the gain the access to
natural products. The quality of crops is the result of the interaction of different biotic and …

Soil temperature influences crop growth and quality under field and greenhouse conditions;
however, precise investigation using controlled cultivation systems is largely lacking. We …

Soilless cultivation systems represent an alternative to traditional agriculture, as they offer
the possibility to reduce water use and to design nutrient formulations of the hydroponic …

The floating system is a successful strategy for producing baby leaf vegetables. Moreover,
compost from agricultural and agri-food industry wastes is an alternative to peat that can be …

Corn salad (Valerianella locusta) is a popular winter salad, cultivated as an ingredient for
ready-to-eat salads. The application of mild salinity stress (eustress) can increase the flavor …

In this study, phosphorus (P) strength [(full strength: 1×-P, half strength: 0.5×-P and zero
strength: 0×-P)] and root zone temperature (10 and 15° C RZT) were investigated in red …

This study characterizes the phenolic, carotenoid and chlorophyll profile of lamb's lettuce, a
vegetable whose consumption in salads and ready-to-eat products is constantly growing …

Root temperature has long been considered an essential environmental factor influencing
the plant's physiology. However, little is known about the effect of root temperature on the …

The demand for high-nutrient and fresh vegetables, including coriander, has been growing
rapidly. A plant factory with artificial lighting enables the application or suppression of stress …