Altered precipitation patterns due to climate change are likely impose water-deficit stress in plants resulting changes specific leaf mass, water content and chemical defences that may impact herbivorous arthropods. Grasses, particular, accumulate large concentrations of silicon (Si) which provides physical defence against herbivores. Although Si uptake by be affected availability, very few stu...

Abstract Land application of biochar as a soil amendment can be an effective strategy for reducing nutrient leaching while providing simultaneous benefits to health. However, effects on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) dynamics in biochar‐amended soils are poorly understood, particularly Florida sandy receiving fertilizers. This study evaluated the different materials (particle size 0.1 mm produ...

Abstract The lack of turfgrass diversity in cool‐season sod production is related to information inefficiencies, such as the agronomic available on improved, low‐input species, fine fescues ( Festuca spp.). Collaborative research between Purdue University and Minnesota investigated influence species mixtures harvest (production strength) storage limitations sod. Field experiments were establish...

Weed infestation has been known to cause considerable reductions in crop yields, thereby hindering sustainable agriculture. Many plants in genus Euphorbia affect neighboring plants and other organisms by releasing chemicals into the environment. In view of the serious threat of weeds to agriculture, the allelochemicals of Euphorbia himalayensis and their allelopathic effects were investigated. ...

More than 50% of agricultural land is threatened by water erosion in the Czech Republic. With respect to soil erosion, maize (Zea mays L.) belongs most problematic crops; one possibilities increase protection against intercropping. In this study, we attempted find out effects individual intercrops and their mixtures (sown 4–6 weeks after sowing maize) or a mixed culture (maize plus lupine) on l...