Search Results - "La Bella, Salvatore"
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Research focusing on plant performance in constructed wetlands and agronomic application of treated wastewater - A set of experimental studies in Sicily (Italy)
Published in PloS one (09-07-2019)“…Constructed wetlands are sustainable technologies for the treatment of wastewater. These biological systems have been widely studied throughout the world for…”
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A Two‐Year Bio‐Agronomic and Chemotaxonomic Evaluation of Wild Sicilian Myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) Berries and Leaves
Published in Chemistry & biodiversity (01-03-2019)“…A collection of nine Myrtus communis samples from different localities of Sicily was evaluated. Morphological traits and production characteristics have been…”
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Planting Date and Different N-Fertilization Rates Differently Modulate Agronomic and Economic Traits of a Sicilian Onion Landrace and of a Commercial Variety
Published in Horticulturae (01-05-2022)“…The onion is one of the most widespread bulb vegetables worldwide. Onion cultivation is common in Sicily, as is the use of local genotypes. Cultivation…”
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Assessment of Yield and Quality of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Fruits Improved by Biodegradable Mulching Film in Two Different Regions of Southern Italy
Published in Agronomy (Basel) (01-04-2024)“…Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) mulching films have an important function in crop cultivation; at the end of their life, however, their removal and disposal…”
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Assessment of Production and Qualitative Characteristics of Different Populations of Salvia sclarea L. Found in Sicily (Italy)
Published in Agronomy (Basel) (01-08-2021)“…Salvia sclarea L. is an important industrial crop, valued for its herbal-aromatic properties and high quality essential oils, that is used in food,…”
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An Appraisal of Calcium Cyanamide as Alternative N Source for Spring-Summer and Fall Season Curly Endive Crops: Effects on Crop Performance, NUE and Functional Quality Components
Published in Agronomy (Basel) (01-09-2020)“…A two-year study was conducted in both spring-summer and fall seasons to evaluate calcium cyanamide (CaCN2) as an alternative nitrogen (N) source for curly…”
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The use of constructed wetlands for the treatment and reuse of urban wastewater for the irrigation of two warm-season turfgrass species under Mediterranean climatic conditions
Published in Water science and technology (01-07-2017)“…Constructed wetlands (CWs) represent low-cost technology for the treatment and reuse of wastewater in urban areas. This study aimed to evaluate the pollutant…”
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Growth and development of succulent mixtures for extensive green roofs in a Mediterranean climate
Published in PloS one (03-06-2022)“…Green roof systems, aimed at reducing anthropic impact on the environment, are considered environmental mitigation technologies and adopted by many countries…”
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Ethnobotanical investigation on wild medicinal plants in the Monti Sicani Regional Park (Sicily, Italy)
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (14-05-2014)“…The area of the “Monte Sicani Regional Park” (Central Western Sicily, southern Italy) has been quantitatively and extensively investigated in an ethnobotanical…”
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A survey of wild plant species for food use in Sicily (Italy) - results of a 3-year study in four Regional Parks
Published in Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (09-02-2016)“…This paper illustrates the results of a study carried out in four Regional Parks of Sicily (Italy), concerning traditional knowledge on food use of wild plant…”
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An Agronomic Evaluation of New Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) Germplasm for Seed and Oil Yields under Mediterranean Climate Conditions
Published in Agronomy (Basel) (19-08-2019)“…Interest in oilseed crops for agro-industrial research and development projects has increased in the Mediterranean area, in recent years. Safflower (Carthamus…”
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Impact of Ecklonia maxima Seaweed Extract and Mo Foliar Treatments on Biofortification, Spinach Yield, Quality and NUE
Published in Plants (Basel) (03-06-2021)“…Seaweed extract (SE) application is a contemporary and sustainable agricultural practice used to improve yield and quality of vegetable crops. Plant…”
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Protein Hydrolysates and Mo-Biofortification Interactively Modulate Plant Performance and Quality of ‘Canasta’ Lettuce Grown in a Protected Environment
Published in Agronomy (Basel) (21-05-2021)“…Since the use of protein hydrolysates (PHs) enhances overall plant performance and quality of vegetables, they might be considered as a toll to face a number…”
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Agronomic Evaluation and Chemical Characterization of Sicilian Salvia sclarea L. Accessions
Published in Agronomy (Basel) (01-08-2020)“…Clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.), known for its aromatic and medicinal properties, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Although the species grows wild throughout…”
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Agricultural Research, When Considering Criteria of Multifunctionality and Sustainability
Published in Agriculture (Basel) (01-04-2022)“…Over the last twenty years, agriculture has witnessed significant changes regarding energy requirements, advanced technologies and practices [...]…”
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Flavouring Extra-Virgin Olive Oil with Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Essential Oils Stabilizes Oleic Acid Composition during Photo-Oxidative Stress
Published in Agriculture (Basel) (01-03-2021)“…Essential oils (EOs) from medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are well-known as natural antioxidants. Their addition to extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) can…”
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Celery ( Apium graveolens L.) Performances as Subjected to Different Sources of Protein Hydrolysates
Published in Plants (Basel) (24-11-2020)“…The vegetable production sector is currently fronting several issues mainly connected to the increasing demand of high quality food produced in accordance with…”
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Current Acquaintance on Agronomic Biofortification to Modulate the Yield and Functional Value of Vegetable Crops: A Review
Published in Horticulturae (01-02-2023)“…Fresh vegetables and fruits have always been the mainstays of good nutrition as providers of fiber, beneficial phytochemicals (such as vitamins and phenolic…”
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Constructed Wetlands as Sustainable Technology for the Treatment and Reuse of the First-Flush Stormwater in Agriculture—A Case Study in Sicily (Italy)
Published in Water (Basel) (01-09-2020)“…This paper describes a case study that was carried out on a Sicilian company (Italy) dealing with separate waste collection and recycling of glass. The aims of…”
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Synergistic Effect of a Plant-Derived Protein Hydrolysate and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Eggplant Grown in Open Fields: A Two-Year Study
Published in Horticulturae (01-05-2023)“…Plant biostimulants, such as plant protein hydrolysates (PHs) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM), are natural products capable of increasing the yield and…”
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