Hydroponic systems have gained worldwide popularity and are increasingly used for
various purposes in different geographic areas. The purpose of this review is to present …

Urban agriculture is of increasing interest for tackling a range of environmental and social
issues of the current food systems. However, many questions remain unanswered regarding …

With the increased use of agro-chemicals in the last two decades it has become crucial to
find alternative chemicals that are less harmful to the environment and humankind. One …

Corn steep liquor (CSL) is a by-product of the wet milling process and contains mostly crude
proteins, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, reducing sugars, organic acids, enzymes and …

In this literature review, we discuss the various functions of beneficial plant bacteria in
improving plant nutrition, the defense against biotic and abiotic stress, and hormonal …

Among the diversity of plant diseases occurring in aquaponics, soil-borne pathogens, such
as Fusarium spp., Phytophthora spp. and Pythium spp., are the most problematic due to their …

The industrial washing of corn grain during its milling generates a residue known as “corn
steep liquor (CSL)”. This residue is rich in amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and mineral …

In this work, the optimization of the operational conditions for the chloroform-based
extraction of surface-active compounds from corn steep liquor (CSL) was carried out and the …

Root rot diseases of plant are accountable for crop yield losses. Biological control of this
disease is considered a feasible alternative and eco-friendly method. The root rot …

Effects of corn steep liquor (organic fertilizer, OF) and conventional chemical fertilizer (CF)
on the growth and yield of bok choy (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) in summer and autumn …