Utilization of paper waste as growing media for potted ornamental plants
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DOI: 10.1007/s10098-018-1647-7
Abstract: The paper industry generates significant quantities of waste. The recycling of paper waste (PW) for peat replacement in growing media for ornamental plants cultivation was studied. Five ratios of PW–peat (0%, 10%, 30%, 50% or… read more here.
Keywords: plant; paper waste; paper; growing media ... See more keywords
Working with gardeners to identify potential invasive ornamental garden plants: testing a citizen science approach
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DOI: 10.1007/s10530-018-1759-3
Abstract: The introduction and use of ornamental plants in gardens is the main pathway for plant invasions globally. High numbers of ornamental plants in gardens may not have started an invasion process yet and are a… read more here.
Keywords: identify potential; potential invasive; invasive ornamental; working gardeners ... See more keywords
Occurrence and characterisation of Rhizoctonia species causing diseases of ornamental plants in Italy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10658-017-1150-8
Abstract: During surveys conducted in 2010–2012 Rhizoctonia symptoms were observed on 30 ornamental species in different nurseries located in eastern Sicily (Southern Italy). Eighty-eight isolates of Rhizoctonia spp. were obtained from symptomatic leaves, roots and stems.… read more here.
Keywords: rhizoctonia species; rhizoctonia; ornamental plants; occurrence characterisation ... See more keywords
Phytoextraction of heavy metals from contaminated soil, water and atmosphere using ornamental plants: mechanisms and efficiency improvement strategies
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04241-y
Abstract: AbstractAccumulation of heavy metals (HMs) in soil, water and air is one of the major environmental concerns worldwide, which mainly occurs due to anthropogenic activities such as industrialization, urbanization, and mining. Conventional remediation strategies involving… read more here.
Keywords: phytoextraction; heavy metals; soil; efficiency ... See more keywords
Arbuscular mycorrhiza, but not hydrogel, alleviates drought stress of ornamental plants in peat-based substrate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2019.103394
Abstract: Abstract In a greenhouse study, we examined the application potential of symbiotic arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and water absorbing gel (hydrogel) in planting pot-grown ornamental plants that periodically experience drought stress. We tested the hypotheses… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel; plant; based substrate; peat based ... See more keywords
Overview and detectability of the genetic modifications in ornamental plants.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41438-019-0232-5
Abstract: The market of ornamental plants is extremely competitive, and for many species genetic engineering can be used to introduce original traits of high commercial interest. However, very few genetically modified (GM) ornamental varieties have reached… read more here.
Keywords: overview detectability; modifications ornamental; detectability genetic; market ... See more keywords
In vitro lead tolerance and accumulation in three Chrysanthemum cultivars for phytoremediation purposes with ornamental plants
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DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2020.1731730
Abstract: Abstract The use of ornamental plants for the phytoremediation of potentially toxic elements in polluted soils is an interesting task. It makes possible to combine environmental restoration, re-use of land, and the production of goods… read more here.
Keywords: lead tolerance; phytoremediation; vitro lead; tolerance accumulation ... See more keywords
Genetic Structure and Triazole Antifungal Susceptibilities of Alternaria alternata from Greenhouses in Kunming, China
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00382-22
Abstract: Alternaria alternata is among the most common fungi in our environments, such as indoor facilities, the soil, and outdoor air. It can cause diseases in >100 crop and ornamental plants. ABSTRACT Alternaria alternata is an… read more here.
Keywords: ornamental plants; alternata greenhouses; resistance; nine greenhouses ... See more keywords
Plant-Parasitic Nematodes and their Effects on Ornamental Plants: A Review
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DOI: 10.2478/jofnem-2023-0007
Abstract: Abstract Worldwide, the ornamental plant industry is estimated to be valued at $70 billion, with the United States’ ornamental plant industry valued at $4.8 billion in 2020. Ornamental plants are cultivated for numerous reasons worldwide,… read more here.
Keywords: spp; parasitic nematodes; ornamental plants; industry ... See more keywords
Exploiting Unreduced Gametes for Improving Ornamental Plants
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.883470
Abstract: The formation of gametes with somatic chromosome number or unreduced gametes (2n gametes) is an important process involved in the origin of polyploid plants in nature. Unreduced gametes are the result of meiotic mutations occurring… read more here.
Keywords: exploiting unreduced; gametes improving; ornamental plants; formation ... See more keywords
Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Ornamental Plants Adaptation to Deficit Irrigation
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DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae7050107
Abstract: There is increasing concern regarding global warming and its severe impact on the farming sector and food security. Incidences of extreme weather conditions are becoming more and more frequent, posing plants to stressful conditions, such… read more here.
Keywords: ornamental plants; water stress; water; deficit irrigation ... See more keywords