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Plant Growth of Curly Kale Under Salinity Stress

Salachna P., Piechocki R., Byczyńska M.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2017

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Vol. 18, nr 1

119--124

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Ornamental plants growing in urban areas are exposed to soil salinity that negatively affects their quality. Identifying species that retain high ornamental value despite salt stress is therefore of high practical importance. Curly kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. sabellica L.) is an attractive plant with leaves of both edible and ornamental character. The aim of the study was to evaluate a response of ornamental curly kale to different concentrations of NaCl. The study material was ‘Scarlet’ cultivar. The plants were grown in pots in a plastic tunnel. They were irrigated with NaCl solution at the following concentrations: 50, 100, 200, 400, and 800 mM mmol·dm-3. NaCl treatment resulted in a significant increase in pH and electrical conductivity (EC) of the substrate. Salt stress significantly affected plant growth and number, width and length of leaves, and the effects depended on NaCl concentration. Fifteen days after the salt supply ceased, relative chlorophyll content in leaves (SPAD) decreased due to NaCl treatment in a concentration-dependent manner. Treatments with 200, 400, and 800 mmol·dm-3 NaCl reduced stomatal conductance, and the changes were greater on the 5th day following the stress cessation than on the 15th day. Irrigation with a 200, 400, and 800 mmol·dm-3 NaCl solution negatively affected plant bonitation score. The plants treated with 50 i 100 mmol·dm-3 NaCl were not significantly different visual score from the control plants.

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Wykorzystanie pochodnych chitozanu w celu stymulacji wzrostu roślin ozdobnych

Salachna P.

Inżynieria Ekologiczna

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2017

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Vol. 18, nr 6

63--68

PL

Obecnie w rolnictwie wzrasta stosowanie bezpiecznych dla środowiska biopolimerów w celu poprawy plonowania roślin. Szczególnie obiecującym biopolimerem jest chitozan i jego pochodne mogące mieć wiele zastosowań w uprawie roślin jako potencjalne biostymulatory. Na temat wpływu ciężaru cząsteczkowego pochodnych chitozanu na wzrost roślin ozdobnych jest niewiele danych. Śniedek Saundersa jest cennym gatunkiem uprawianym w ogrodach, doniczkach i na kwiat cięty, a także ma znaczenie w farmakologii. W eksperymencie zastosowano 0,5% roztwory oligochitozanu o dwóch ciężarach cząsteczkowych (MW 5000 i MW 100 000 g mol-1) do otoczkowania cebul. Biopolimery zostały oznaczone metodą HPLC. Stwierdzono, że otoczkowanie cebul w roztworze oligochitozanu miało stymulujący wpływ na większość analizowanych cech biometrycznych, wskaźniki fizjologiczne i plon cebul. Najkorzystniejszy wpływ na jakość kwiatostanów, przewodność szparkową liści i masę cebul potomnych miało traktowanie roślin oligochitozanem o ciężarze cząsteczkowym MW 100 000 g·mol-1.

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Nowadays, the use of natural biopolymers in the field of agriculture has increased in order to achieve sufficient yields and quality. Chitosan and its derivatives have a great potential with various applications in agriculture. Minimal research on effect of chitosan oligomers with different molecular weight on growth ornamental plants has been published. Ornithogalum saundersiae is a valuable species, recommended for cultivation in gardens and green areas, as well as for cut and pot plant. This species can also be potentially used in pharmacology. In the experiment, 0.5% solutions of oligochitosan with molecular weights MW 5000 and 100,000 g·mol-1 were used for coating Ornithogalum saundersiae bulbs. The biopolymers have been characterized using HPLC method. The results indicated that oligochitosan significantly enhanced the growth attributes, physiological parameters, as well as the weight and numerical coefficient of bulbs. Oligochitosan with MW 100,000 g·mol-1 proved best and gave maximum width of inflorescence, number of flowers per inflorescence, stomatal conductance and weight of bulbs over the control.

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Effects of Sodium Chloride on Growth and Mineral Nutrition of Purpletop Vervain

Salachna P., Piechocki R.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2016

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Vol. 17, nr 2

148--152

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There is a rising demand for salt-tolerant species for landscaping. Purpletop vervain is an excellent landscape plant for gardens and parks, with fragrant lavender to rose-purple flowers. However, little is known concerning the effect of sodium chloride on morphological characteristics, flowering and mineral uptake of purpletop vervain. In this study, carried out in 2013–2014, the plants of purpletop vervain were grown in pots in an unheated plastic tunnel. The plants were watered with 200 mM NaCl solution four times, every seven days. Salinity-exposed plants were characterized by slightly reduced plant height, weight of the aboveground part and visual score. Salt stress caused also an increase in leaf content sodium, chlorine and manganese. Salinity had no effect on earliness of flowering and content in leaves of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron. Purpletop vervain seems to be plant species able to tolerate salt stress under controlled conditions.

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Wykorzystanie biodegradowalnych polimerów w rozmnażaniu ozdobnych roślin cebulowych

Salachna P.

Inżynieria Ekologiczna

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2016

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Nr 46

143--148

PL

Syntetyczne regulatory wzrostu mają negatywny wpływ na środowisko stąd coraz częściej w ogrodnictwie wykorzystuje się naturalne biostymulatory. Niektóre naturalne polimery wykazują stymulujący wpływ na wzrost i rozwój roślin. Związki te mogą być stosowane do tworzenia hydrożelowych otoczek na powierzchni organów roślinnych w celu ochrony przed niekorzystnym wpływem czynników zewnętrznych. Gatunki eukomis są powszechnie stosowane w tradycyjnej medycynie Afryki Południowej i znajdują szerokie zastosowanie jako ozdobne rośliny cebulowe. Celem badań było określenie wpływu otoczkowania w biopolimerach sadzonek dwułuskowych dwóch odmian eukomis czubatej (‘Sparkling Burgundy’ i ‘Twinkly Stars’) na plon i jakość uzyskanych cebul przybyszowych. Sadzonki otoczkowano w 1% roztworze gumy gellanowej (Phytagel) lub 0,5% roztworze oligochitozanu. Stwierdzono, że otoczkowanie sadzonek w gumie gellanowej miało stymulujący wpływ na liczbę i masę cebul przybyszowych. Najsilniejszy system korzeniowy wytworzyły cebule uformowane na sadzonkach otoczkowanych w oligochitozanie. Porównując odmiany wykazano, że ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ wytworzyła więcej cebul, które jednocześnie miały większą masę i dłuższe korzenie niż ‘Twinkly Stars’.

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Synthesized growth regulators may cause a negative impact on the environment so the use of natural bio-stimulators in horticulture is becoming more popular. Some biopolymers can have a stimulating influence on the growth and development of plants. In addition, polymers can be used to form hydrogel coatings on the surface of plant organs to protect them against the adverse influence of external factors. Eucomis species are widely used in southern African traditional medicine and have a horticultural potential. This study was conducted in order to determine the effect of biopolymer coating of twin-scale cuttings on the yield of Eucomis comosa ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ and ‘Twinkly Stars’ bulblets. For coating of twin-scale cuttings, 1% solution of gellan gum (Phytagel) or 0.5% solution of oligochitosan were used. Coating of twin-scale cuttings in gellan gum had a positive impact on the number and weight of the bulblets. The highest number of roots and maximum root length were observed in bulblets derived from the twin scale cuttings coating in oligochitosan. A comparison of cultivars showed that ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ produced more bulblets with longer roots than ‘Twinkly Stars’.

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Response of Speckled Spur-Flower to Salinity Stress and Salicylic Acid Treatment

Salachna P., Piechocki R., Zawadzińska A., Wośkowiak A.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2015

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Vol. 16, nr 5

68--75

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One of the limitations to using ornamental plants in green areas is too high salinity and alkalization of the soil. The adverse effect of salinity on plant growth and de-velopment may be effectively reduced by application of salicylic acid. Plectranthus ciliatus is an attractive bed plant with ornamental leaves, recommended for growing in containers, hanging baskets, or sunny borders. The aim of this study was to investi-gate the response of P. ciliatus to salicylic acid and calcium chloride. The plants were grown in pots in a glasshouse and were sprayed with solution of 0.5 mM salicylic acid and watered with 200 mM calcium chloride. The application of salicylic acid resulted in an increased weight of the aboveground parts, higher stomatal conductance and leaf greenness index and enhanced leaf content of nitrogen, potassium, iron and zinc. Salinity-exposed plants were characterized by reduced weight, stomatal conductance and leaf greenness index. Salt stress caused also a drop in leaf content of nitrogen, po-tassium and iron, and an increase in calcium, sodium, chlorine, copper and manganese concentration. Salicylic acid seemed to relieve salinity-mediated plant stress.

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Growth, Flowering and Photosyntetic Pigments of Pelargonium × Hortorum L.H. Bailey ‘Survivor Hot Pink’ and ‘Graffiti Fire’ Grown In Substrates Containing Sewage Sludge Compost

Zawadzińska A., Salachna P.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2015

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Vol. 16, nr 3

168--176

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The aim of this study was to assess usability of composts made of sewage sludge and either straw or leaves used as substrates for growing zonal pelargoniums. The study plants ‘Hot Pink’ cv. of Survivor group and ‘Fire’ cv. of Graffiti group were grown in 5 different substrates. The control substrate was high peat (100%) deacidified with chalk and dolomite up to pH 5.8–6.0 and supplemented with 2.5 g·dm-3 of Azofoska multicomponent fertilizer. The other four substrates contained two types of composts: SSRS – sewage sludge, straw (1:1, v/v) and SSL – sewage sludge, leaves (1:1, v/v), mixed with high peat at two different proportions, 1:3 (v/v) and 1:7 (v/v). Chemical composition of the substrates was investigated and they were supplemented with nitrogen and potassium as recommended for pelargoniums. Plant morphological parameters were evaluated during flowering. They included plant height and diameter, number of shoots and leaves, leaf assimilation area and leaf weight. Leaf chlorophyll and carotenoid content was also estimated. Inflorescence related parameters included inflorescence diameter and inflorescence stem length, number of flowers per inflorescence and flower diameter. All inflorescences formed over 10 weeks of flowering were counted. Plant ornamental value was assessed using a five-score bonitation scale. The investigated composts were found to be useful components of the substrates for zonal pelargonium production. Irrespective of the compost share, the tested substrates significantly affected most of the evaluated morphological traits. The substrate containing the compost made of sewage sludge and straw (SSRS) and peat (1:3, v/v) was found the most beneficial for pelargonium foliage, i.e. the number of leaves, their fresh weight and assimilation area. Leaf chlorophyll and carotenoid content in the pelargoniums grown in the substrates containing either dose of SSRS compost did not differ from the control plants. Substrate type did not affect bonitation score of ‘Survivor Hot Pink’ cultivar. The bonitation score of ‘Graffiti Fire’ cultivar was the highest for plants growing in the substrates with either SSRS or SSL compost plus peat in 1:3 ratio (v/v).

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Comparison of morphological traits and mineral content in Eucomis autumnalis (mill.) Chitt. Plants obtained from bulbs treated with fungicides and coated with natural polysaccharides

Salachna P., Zawadzińska A.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2015

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Vol. 16, nr 2

136--142

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Eucomis autumnalis is an attractive ornamental species from the South Africa, commonly used in natural medicine. Plant protection programs, particularly those concerning plants grown for phytotherapeutics, are focused on prophylactic treatments that facilitate a limited use of pesticides negatively affecting the environment. Polysaccharides, such as chitosan and sodium alginate are exemplary non-toxic and biodegradable substances used for hydrogel coatings. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of treating E. autumnalis bulbs with fungicide or coating with natural polysaccharides on the morphological traits and content of minerals in the leaves and bulbs. Prior to planting, the bulbs were divided into three groups: (I) untreated bulbs (control); (II) bulbs treated with Kaptan and Topsin fungicides; (III) bulbs coated with oligochitosan and sodium alginate. Bulb coating was found to exert a stimulating effect on plant height, number and length of leaf, greenness index (SPAD), number of flowers per inflorescence, fresh weight of the aboveground part and fresh weight of bulbs. The leaves and bulbs of plants grown from coated bulbs contained more nitrogen, potassium and boron. Treating the bulbs with fungicides positively affected the number of leaves, greenness index and fresh weight of the aboveground part.

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Effect of substrates containing composts with the participation of municipal sewage sludge on flowering and macronutrient content in the leaves of garden pansy (Viola × Wittrockiana Gams.)

Zawadzińska A., Salachna P.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2014

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Vol. 15, nr 2

78--87

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The aim of the study was to assess the impact of substrates containing composts made from municipal sewage sludge and straw or sawdust on flowering, leaf greenness index and macronutrient content in the leaves of ‘Fancy Carmine with Blotch’ garden pansy. Two composts, with the following compositions: K I – 70% municipal sewage sludge, 30% rye straw; K II – 70% municipal sewage sludge, 30% coniferous tree sawdust, were used for the preparation of substrates. Six substrates of peat and compost at 25, 50 and 75% (by volume) were prepared. The control object was a peat substrate, pH 5.8–6.0, supplemented with Azofoska at 2.5 g•dm-3. It has been found that leaf greenness index of pansy increased with an increasing share of compost. Composts involving municipal sewage sludge at the level of 50% had a more positive influence on the abundance of pansy flowering than at 25 and 75%. The content of total nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur in the leaves increased with increasing the dose of compost. The content of total phosphorus in the leaves at the end of pansy cultivation in compost substrates ranged optimally for this species. In the experiment conducted in 2006, pansies contained more total nitrogen, potassium and sulfur than the flowering pansies planted in 2005. municipal sewage sludge,

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Effect of chitosan on plant growth, flowering and corms yield of potted freesia

Salachna P., Zawadzińska A.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2014

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Vol. 15, nr 3

97--102

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The research was aimed at determining the influence of chitosan with different molecular weights on the growth and yield of flowers and corms of ‘Gompey’ freesia cultivated in pots. Freesia corms were soaked for 20 minutes in 0.5% chitosan solutions with low molecular weight (2 kDa), medium molecular weight (50 kDa) and high molecular weight (970 kDa). The average deacetylation level of the chitosans used was 85%. The plants were cultivated under controlled conditions (18/16 °C day/ night, relative air humidity of 60%, quantum irradiance of 90 μmol∙m-2∙s-1 with a light/ dark cycle of 14/8 hours). The research results obtained have shown that chitosan is used as a biostimulator in the cultivation of potted freesia. Regardless of the molecular weight of the compound, the chitosan-treated plants had more leaves and shoots, flowered earlier, formed more flowers and corms. The application of medium- and high-molecular-weight chitosan resulted in higher plants with a higher relative chlorophyll content (SPAD). The highest increase in the corm weight was observed as a result of treating plants with high-molecular-weight chitosan. No chitosan influence on the length of the main inflorescence shoot or the inflorescence length was observed.