Four bioagents i.e. yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Trichoderma viride, Bacillus subtilis, and Pseudomonas fluorescens in addition to humic acid, sulphated canola oil (sulphex 0.5%) and Paclobutrazol (PBZ) were applied to study their effect on disease incidence caused by Sclerotium rolfsii. Also, some vegetative parameters, tuber yield and enzymes activity of Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus ...

There is a growing interest among consumers and researchers in the globe artichoke [Cynara cardunculus L. subsp. scolymus (L.) Hegi] leaf extract due to its nutraceutical and therapeutic properties. The application of an abiotic stress such as salinity can activate the stress-signaling pathways, thus enhancing the content of valuable phytochemicals. The aim of this study was to assess the metab...

this paper presents the results obtained from the life cycle assessment (lca) of the productionof sicilian artichokes (cynara scolymus) with the aim of reducing impacts, interpreting the results, suggesting possible improvements and enriching the sustainability knowledge already existing in the agro food field. artichokes represent one of the excellent italian agricultural products even if stil...

In the present work, emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from plastic packaging materials and their migration to packaged product was investigated. Fresh-cut artichokes were chosen as a case study owing nutritional profile, including phenolic compounds, antioxidants, inulin fiber, high market demand. Artichokes cut into quarters, in active modified atmosphere (5% O 2 10% CO ) three di...

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) is a perennial plant native to the southern Mediterranean region of North Africa. Today, artichokes are widely grown around the world and buds of artichokes are used as a vegetable all over the world. This plant is widely used in the traditional medicine. Artichoke has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and countless medicinal properties. Artichoke inhabit...

this paper presents the results obtained from the life cycle assessment (lca) of the productionof sicilian artichokes (cynara scolymus) with the aim of reducing impacts, interpreting the results, suggesting possible improvements and enriching the sustainability knowledge already existing in the agro food field. artichokes represent one of the excellent italian agricultural products even if stil...