Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.): A Versatile and Sustainable Crop for Renewable Energy Production in Europe

F Rossini, ME Provenzano, L Kuzmanović, R Ruggeri - Agronomy, 2019 - mdpi.com
Recently, biofuels have become a strategic focus to reduce vehicle emissions and increase
sustainability of the transport sector. However, the sustainability of biofuels production has …

Plant-based biostimulants influence the agronomical, physiological, and qualitative responses of baby rocket leaves under diverse nitrogen conditions

I Di Mola, L Ottaiano, E Cozzolino, M Senatore… - Plants, 2019 - mdpi.com
Nitrogen is the primary technical means responsible for food production increase, but on the
other hand, wise management is needed because its excessive use can have a negative …

Agroecological practices for sustainable weed management in Mediterranean farming landscapes

A Boutagayout, EH Bouiamrine, A Synowiec… - Environment …, 2023 - Springer
Weed management in agriculture is hampered by inefficient intensive methods, such as
monoculture, deep plowing, and herbicides, leading to health and environmental problems …

Role of geospatial technology in understanding urban green space of Kalaburagi city for sustainable planning

S Shekhar, J Aryal - Urban forestry & urban greening, 2019 - Elsevier
Mapping and monitoring of the urban green space (UGS) are necessary for improving the
quality of urban life. Mapping the UGS is the first step in sustainable urban planning …

Essential Oils from Selected Mediterranean Aromatic Plants—Characterization and Biological Activity as Aphid Biopesticides

JL Casas, A Sagarduy-Cabrera, M López Santos-Olmo… - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
The need for alternatives to synthetic pesticides is a priority today, especially when these
pesticides are directed against aphids, one of the more challenging pests facing modern …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of plant growth regulators on visual quality of turfgrass

T Głąb, W Szewczyk, K Gondek, J Knaga… - Scientia …, 2020 - Elsevier
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are used on turfgrass to slow vertical growth and reduce
mowing intensity. However, turfgrasses sometimes exhibit some leaf discolouration after …

Germination performances of 14 wildflowers screened for shaping urban landscapes in mountain areas

M Caser, S Demasi, E Mozzanini, PM Chiavazza… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

On-farm evaluations of wood-derived, waste paper, and plastic mulch materials for weed control in Florida container nurseries

SC Marble, ST Steed, D Saha, Y Khamare - HortTechnology, 2019 - journals.ashs.org
Mulches have been evaluated extensively as a weed management tool in container plant
production, but most research has focused on loose-fill wood-derived mulch materials, such …

Cool-season grasses for overseeding sport turfs: germination and performance under limiting environmental conditions

F Rossini, R Ruggeri, T Celli, FM Rogai… - …, 2019 - journals.ashs.org
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 …

Response of Kentucky Bluegrass Turfgrass to Plant Growth Regulators

T Głąb, W Szewczyk, K Gondek - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are widely used in turfgrass management. This study aimed
to find the influence of different rates of PGRs on Kentucky bluegrass visual quality. Six …