boron (b) is a non-metal micronutrient which is essential for plants growth and development. formation of boron complex with cell wall matrix and phenolic compounds is a definite influence of boron in physiological process. it has been suggested that b-toxicity and deficiency may induce excess production of reactive oxygen species thereby promote defense responses by antioxidant enzymes or non-...

Digestate contains many essential nutrients for crops, including nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), it can alter the biogeochemical cycle of soil functionality. This work aimed to assess fertilizing effects digestate on chemical biological properties in a field experiment eastern Portugal with two horticultural crops involving nine treatments: control without fertilization; mineral N fertilizatio...