Browsing 2021, Vol. 19, No. 4 by Title
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Assessment of essential oil yield in three mint species in the climatic conditions of Central Russia
(2021)The aim of the study was to study the harvest time for the essential oil yield and its qualitative composition in three species of mint Mentha piperita L. (Peppermint), M. spicata L. (Spearmint) and M. arvensis var. ... -
Biomass ash as a potential raw material for the production of mineral fertilisers
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Ash obtained from biomass combustion could be a valuable product for fertilisation of soil or/and plant. It is connected with high reaction and potassium, calcium, magnesium content as well as low content of heavy metals. ... -
Community/shared solar power option: a pathway to sustainable rural electrification in Nigeria
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Nigerian governments at all levels have been making concerted effort to extend electricity supply to the rural areas. Among the several efforts by various governments are formulation of rural electrification policies, ... -
Comparative effect of different amount of inulin and symbiotic on growth performance and blood characteristics 12 weeks old calves
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)The study was focused on assessment of the effect of prebiotic inulin (from Jerusalem artichoke (JA) powder it contain ~50% of inulin) and mixed with probiotic preparation call synbiotic thereof on growth performance and ... -
Decision three to predict respiratory rate of piglets submitted to cold conditions
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Pigs subjected to thermal conditions outside their comfort zones may show altered physiological and behavioural responses, which may consequently cause productive losses. For these reasons, the aim of this paper is to ... -
Delineation of catchment area for the lake Kisezers for environmental sustainability
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)The study aims to develop a methodology for the delineation of a catchment area. The methodology includes the processing and analysis of LiDAR data, on-field height measurement data, bathymetric data, hydrological data. ... -
DEM modelling of tillage tools in sand and verification of draft forces in the soil box
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Soil resistance is still being important parameter during tillage. By reducing the soil resistance during processing, greater efficiency and cost reduction can be achieved. With the correct design of the shape of the ... -
Dendrological collections of the Stavropol Botanical Garden: introduction and development prospects
(2021)Botanical gardens perform active introductory work, carry out educational and academic activities, preserve the gene pool of the red book species, and serve as a source of enrichment plant resources. The leading role in ... -
Development of stomatal conductance of maize under moderately hot, dry production conditions
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)A field trial was conducted in Hungary, in a moderately warm, dry production area to determine the effect of single or split application of N-fertilizer on the stomatal conductance and grain yield of maize. The measurements ... -
Digestate application with regard to greenhouse gases and physical soil properties
(2021)The article deals with the method of application of digestate with regard to the environment, soil properties and utilization of nutrients by plants. The aim is to monitor the dependence of the emission gas leakage and ... -
The effect of bean flour addition on the rheological properties and baking quality of a triticale flour blends
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)The aim of this research work was to study and compare the main parameters of the rheological state of the dough made from triticale flour (a variety of George selection by the FSBIS Agricultural Research Institute of ... -
The effect of cultivation technology on the plant development of organically grown garlic
(2021)The new technological solutions for the hardneck garlic production were tested to prevent the influence of unfavourable soil and climatic conditions on the rooting, sprouting and wintering ability of hardneck garlic - ... -
Effect of replacement of coated barley grain with hulless barley in diet on growth, carcass and meat quality traits of fattening pigs
(2021)A amount of experimental pigs were 40 crossbred pigs (Yorkshire × Landrace). The initial body weight of pigs were average 27.0 kg. The goal of research was to assess the effect of replacement of coated barley grain with ... -
The efficiency of nitrogen stabilizer at different soil temperatures on the physiological development and productivity of maize (Zea mays L.)
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Nitrogen (N) stabilizer containing nitrapyrin inhibitor is responsible for slowing the activity of Nitrosomonas sp. bacteria down which oxidize ammonium to nitrite ions, thus, N-loss resulting from nitrate leaching can ... -
Enhanced assimilation rate due to seaweed biostimulant improves growth and yield of rice bean (Vigna umbellata)
(2021)Rice beans are traditionally planted as intercrop to corn or as the main crop during dry season when corn production is difficult. The use of biostimulants is widely studied to ameliorate the adverse effects of biotic ... -
Evaluation of morphological traits, genetic diversity and major resistance genes in barley subpopulations cultivated under organic and conventional farming systems
(2021)Most crop varieties currently grown in organic conditions have been bred for conventional farming, and are not adapted to increased environmental variability under organic farming conditions and unpredictable environmental ... -
Evaluation of the combining ability of CMS lines in crosses with samples of grain sorghum and Sudan grass
(2021)The versatility of use, species diversity, and high drought resistance have ensured the demand for sorghum among agricultural crops in the world. Currently, the most promising direction of breeding is the creation of F1 ... -
Hybridspecific nutrient interactions and their role in maize yield quality
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)Different fertilization levels can be used according to the intensity of the plant production technology. The interactions among all the essential nutrients, the different ways of antagonisms and synergisms can weaken ... -
Influence of mineral fertilizers on yielding capacity and quality of soft spring wheat grain
(2021)The aim of the study is optimization of nutrition system for soft spring wheat plants through the use of mineral fertilizers in order to obtain high quality grain with simultaneous yield increase. Different doses of ... -
Influence of the structural and functional characteristics of the seeding material on the yield structure elements and resistance to leaf diseases of spring soft wheat
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2021)The high-quality grain use when sowing is a necessary condition for obtaining a high yield. Along with the standard tests regulated by the ISTA (International Seed Testing Association), there are promising introscopic ...