Managing nutrients in recirculating solutions can be challenging hydroponic production, and poor management practices rapidly result root zone nutrient imbalances reduced yield. Using mass balance principles to formulate replenishment is a proposed strategy reduce the need periodically replace solution. Objectives were (1) species-specific for arugula (Eruca sativa L.) basil (Ocimum basilicum u...

Alternaria brassicae and A. brassicicola are the major leaf pathogens on Brassicaceae throughout the world. Here we report a spatio-temporal survey of naturally occurring isolates of these fungi in the Brazilian neotropics. Both fungi were able to induce similar symptoms in common hosts. The fungus A. brassicicola was more frequently isolated (187/322), being prevalent on the Brassica oleracea ...

The microgreens are innovative products in the horticultural sector. They appreciated by consumers thanks to their novelty and health-related benefits, having a high antioxidant concentration. This produce can be adopted for indoor production using hydroponic systems. aim of present work was investigate influence three growing media (vermiculite, coconut fiber, jute fabric) on yield quality par...

The seeds of Nigella sativa L., commonly known as black seed or black cumin, and its extracts are used in folk medicine in the Middle East and in Asian countries for the promotion of good health and as a remedy for many ailments. These seeds have many acclaimed medicinal properties such as broncho-dilatory, immunopotentiating, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and hypotensive. In the present study,...