Effect of Foliar Silicon Application on Nutrient Content in Early Crop Potato Tubers - Peeref (2024)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Effect of Silicon on Micronutrient Content in New Potato Tubers

Wanda Wadas, Tomasz Kondraciuk

Summary: The effect of foliar silicon application on micronutrient content in early crop potato tuber was investigated. Results showed that foliar-applied silicon reduced Fe concentration and increased Cu and Mn concentrations. The dosage and time of silicon application slightly affected Fe and Cu concentrations. Under drought conditions, the highest Mn content in tubers was observed with the application of 46.50 g Si/ha at the leaf development stage, whereas under periodic water deficits, it was highest at the tuber initiation stage.

Article Chemistry, Physical

Unrolling the tubes of halloysite to form dickite and its application in heavy metal ions removal

Wenchao Niu, Xiaoshan Qiu, Pingxiao Wu, Wenqi Guan, Yihao Zhan, Luwei Jin, Nengwu Zhu

Summary: In this study, the aluminol groups in halloysite were realigned and exposed using a hydrothermal process, resulting in a uniform mushroom-like structure. The modification significantly enhanced the material's adsorption capacity, increasing the adsorption of Pb2+, Cd2+, and Cr3+ by nearly 20, 12, and 10 times.

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Photocurrent oscillations in natural dyes-based DSSCs with different mordant and assistants: Their role in oscillations and color stability

S. Vargas, I. Santamaria-Holek, R. Rodriguez

Summary: Cochineal, together with alum and tin, was used as a natural dye with the addition of five assistants to improve color stability and adhesion. The oscillations observed during the dyeing process were found to be dependent on the concentration of assistants.

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

A new hydrolytic route to an experimental glass for use in bioactive glass-ionomer cement

John Oluwatosin Makanjuola, Enobong Reginald Essien, Babatunde Olumbe Bolasodun, Donna Chioma Umesi, Olabisi Hajarat Oderinu, Luqman Ayodeji Adams, Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo

Summary: Glass-ionomer powder prepared through a new hydrolytic-and economic-route exhibited good mechanical properties and bioactivity. It showed stability in simulated body fluid and formed apatite-like deposits on its surface.

Article Construction & Building Technology

Acid-resistance of one-part geopolymers: Sodium aluminate and carbonate as alternative activators to conventional sodium metasilicate and hydroxide

Ooi Wan-En, Liew Yun-Ming, Heah Cheng-Yong, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Ho Li Ngee, Phakkhananan Pakawanit, Part Wei Ken, Mohd Suhaimi Khalid, Hasniyati Md Razi, Wei-Hao Lee, Tan Soo Jin, Ong Shee-Ween, Hang Yong-Jie

Summary: This study assessed the durability of one-part geopolymers (OPGs) made from high calcium fly ash by examining their resistance to acid attacks. The study compared the acid resistance of OPGs activated using different activators and found that OPGs activated with sodium aluminate demonstrated excellent acid resistance, while those activated with sodium metasilicate and sodium hydroxide were vulnerable to acid attacks.

Article Agronomy

Nutritional Value and Sensory Quality of New Potatoes in Response to Silicon Application

Wanda Wadas

Summary: This paper investigates the effect of silicon application on the nutritional value and sensory quality of new potatoes. The results show that silicon has no impact on the composition of new potato tubers, except for an increase in starch content under water deficit conditions. Silicon application at the leaf development stage leads to the highest starch accumulation. Furthermore, silicon does not affect the color of tuber flesh after cooking.

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

New, tough and strong lithium metasilicate dental glass-ceramic

Viviane O. Soares, Francisco C. Serbena, Ivan Mathias, Murilo C. Crovace, Edgar D. Zanotto

Summary: Glass-ceramics based on lithium metasilicate (LS) crystals were developed with a house-of-cards microstructure. The material exhibited favorable mechanical properties such as high fracture toughness and strength, as well as reasonable machinability, making it a promising candidate for dental restorative applications. Further optimization of its properties could enhance its suitability for various dental applications.

Article Construction & Building Technology

Optimizing the concentration of Na2O in alkaline activators to improve mechanical properties and reduce costs and CO2 emissions in alkali-activated mixtures

Victor M. E. Lima, Priscilla A. Basto, Mariana A. Henrique, Yeda M. B. Almeida, Antonio A. de Melo Neto

Summary: This article evaluates the influence of Na2O concentration from sodium silicate and metasilicate activators on the physical, mechanical, and chemical/mineralogical properties of blast furnace slag alkali-activated mixtures. The results show that the optimal dosage of Na2O for achieving the highest compressive strength is 6% or 7.5% at 28 days, while the range of 4.5% to 6% is optimal for flexural strength. Excessive cracking is observed at the dosage of 7.5%, especially affecting the tensile strength. The sustainability assessment indicates that mixtures with 4.5% and 6% Na2O are more efficient in terms of CO2 emission efficiency and costs.

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Experimental and Simulation Studies on Hematite Interaction with Na-Metasilicate Pentahydrate

Gonzalo R. Quezada, Norman Toro, R. S. Krishna, Subhabrata Mishra, Pedro Robles, Ivan Salazar, Enoque Mathe, Ricardo I. Jeldres

Summary: Iron ore plays a fundamental role in global construction, but its processing is highly polluting and deposits are becoming less concentrated. Therefore, reusing or reprocessing its sources is a sustainable solution for the current industry.

Article Engineering, Chemical

Forsterite refractory preparation using magnesium resources from salt lake brines

Ye Zhang, Xiao Yan, Li Wang, Wei Sun

Summary: This study effectively separates lithium from magnesium in salt lake brine using a combined precipitant, while generating magnesium precipitates with high MgO/SiO2 molar ratios for the production of high-performance refractory materials. The study provides valuable guidance for the facile production of value-added forsterite refractory materials using magnesium resources in salt lake brine.

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Towards greener one-part geopolymers through solid sodium activators modification

Ooi Wan-En, Liew Yun-Ming, Heah Cheng-Yong, Ho Li Ngee, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Mohd Suhaimi Bin Khalid, Foo Kai Loong, Ong Shee-Ween, Tan Pei Seng, Hang Yong Jie, Khairunnisa Zulkifly

Summary: This study investigates the influence of various solid activators on the characteristics of greener one-part geopolymers based on high calcium fly ash. The results show that substituting Na2SiO3 with NaOH or Na2CO3 effectively produces a construction material with higher compressive strength and lower embodied carbon.

Article Engineering, Mechanical

Influence of Concentration of Sodium Metasilicate and Descaling on the High Temperature Lubricating Effects Evaluated by Hot Rolling Mill

Hongliang Liu, Xun Wu, Jiaxuan Huang, Xibo Shao, Pei Wang, Guanyu Deng, Long Wang

Summary: This paper investigates the use of eco-friendly sodium metasilicate as a high-temperature lubricant for hot rolling. The results show that sodium metasilicate can effectively reduce the rolling force, especially when used with descaling. The study also emphasizes the importance of descaling for both product quality and lubricant efficiency.

Article Materials Science, Textiles

Structural and Thermal Characterization of Chemically Pretreated and Thermally Oxidized Bamboo Fiber in Activated Carbon Fiber Manufacturing

Md. Mahbubor Rahman, Ismail Karacan

Summary: This study investigated the effects of DAP-SMSU impregnation on the structural and thermal properties of bamboo fibers. The results showed that DAP-SMSU significantly enhanced the thermal stability of bamboo fibers by promoting the formation of cross-linked and cyclized structures.

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

A simple and versatile method to investigate the heterogeneous mineralization of components of urinary calculi

R. Vani, Elayaraja Kolanthai, E. K. Girija, S. Narayana Kalkura

Summary: This study proposes a simple and cost-effective in vitro method for investigating the heterogeneous crystallization process of urinary calculi components. Experimental results show that different sources of oxalate lead to the formation of different types of urinary stones, and the pH value influences the crystallization process. Contact angle measurements confirm the surface properties for heterogeneous nucleation.

Article Environmental Sciences

Effective Removal of Reactive and Direct Dyes from Colored Wastewater Using Low-Cost Novel Bentonite Nanocomposites

Yusra Chauhdary, Muhammad Asif Hanif, Umer Rashid, Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti, Hafeez Anwar, Yasir Jamil, Fahad A. Alharthi, Elham Ahmed Kazerooni

Summary: This study successfully removed four dyes using novel bentonite clay nanocomposites. By optimizing the adsorption process under different conditions, the best fit model was found. The characterization analysis of the samples confirmed the effectiveness of bentonite clay nanocomposites.

Article Horticulture

TUBER QUALITY OF VERY EARLY POTATO CULTIVARS IN RESPONSE TO TITANIUM FOLIAR APPLICATION

Krzysztof Kalinowski, Wanda Wadas, Izolda Borysiak-Marciniak

Article Agronomy

Changes in Assimilation Area and Chlorophyll Content of Very Early Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Cultivars as Influenced by Biostimulants

Wanda Wadas, Tomasz Dziugiel

Article Agronomy

Quality of New Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Response to Plant Biostimulants Application

Wanda Wadas, Tomasz Dziugiel

Article Agronomy

Effect of Plant Biostimulants on Macronutrient Content in Early Crop Potato Tubers

Tomasz Dziugiel, Wanda Wadas

Article Agronomy

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Growth in Response to Foliar Silicon Application

Wanda Wadas

Summary: This study found that applying the silicon-based biostimulant Optysil during potato growth could enhance plant growth, especially under water deficit conditions, leading to a significant increase in tuber yield.

Article Ecology

EFFECT OF SILICON FOLIAR APPLICATION ON THE ASSIMILATION AREA AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENT CONTENTS OF POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.)

W. Wadas, H. Debski

Summary: It was found that Optysil can enlarge the assimilation area of potato and increase leaf area index and photosynthetic pigment contents under drought conditions. The application of Optysil at different stages and dosages also impacts the biosynthesis of photosynthetic pigments in plants.

Article Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Possibility of increasing early crop potato yield with foliar application of seaweed extracts and humic acids

Tomasz Dziugiel, Wanda Wadas

Article Ecology

GROWTH AND MARKETABLE POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.) TUBER YIELD IN RESPONSE TO FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SEAWEED EXTRACT AND HUMIC ACIDS

W. Wadas, T. Dziugiel

Article Engineering, Environmental

Comparative Study of the Quality of New Potatoes Imported from the Mediterranean Area

Wanda Wadas, Katarzyna Rymuza

Article Ecology

POSSIBILITY OF INCREASING MICRONUTRIENT CONTENTS IN POTATO TUBERS WITH FOLIAR APPLICATION OF TITANIUM

W. Wadas, K. Kalinowski

Article Horticulture

EFFECT OF TITANIUM ON GROWTH OF VERY EARLY-MATURING POTATO CULTIVARS

Wanda Wadas, Krzysztof Kalinowski

Article Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Effect of Tytanit® on the yield and yield components of very early-maturing potato cultivars

Krzysztof Kalinowski, Wanda Wadas

Article Horticulture

EFFECT OF FERTILIZATION WITH MULTINUTRIENT COMPLEX FERTILIZERS ON TUBER QUALITY OF VERY EARLY POTATO CULTIVARS

Wanda Wadas, Teresa Leczycka, Izolda Borysiak-Marciniak

Article Horticulture

THE EFFECT OF THE SOWING DATE ON THE CONTENT OF CAROTENOIDS AND L-ASCORBIC ACID IN SPAGHETTI SQUASH (Cucurbita pepo L.)

Wanda Wadas, Halina Mioduszewska