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Published: 08 August 2021 in Agriculture
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Assessment of effectiveness of fertilisation is a complex, multistage procedure. A few methods, used for this purpose, are based mainly on physiological measures acquired from a limited number of plants. Assessment of the process taking into account the entire area, in which the crop is grown, can be conducted using satellite remote sensing methods. The current study presents four fertilisation schemes applied to maize plants, including innovative foliar fertilizers and soil localized fertilization. Nutritional status and condition of the plants were assessed using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and the results were analysed in relation to the grain yield. The findings show that the complex fertilisation technology applied to maize is most effective, producing grain yield which was 42.4% higher than the yield from the control variant.

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Natalia Matłok; Oskar Basara; Miłosz Zardzewiały; Józef Gorzelany; Maciej Balawejder. Effectiveness of a Complex Fertilisation Technology Applied to Zea mays, Assessed Based on Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) from Terra Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS). Agriculture 2021, 11, 754 .

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Natalia Matłok, Oskar Basara, Miłosz Zardzewiały, Józef Gorzelany, Maciej Balawejder. Effectiveness of a Complex Fertilisation Technology Applied to Zea mays, Assessed Based on Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) from Terra Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS). Agriculture. 2021; 11 (8):754.

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Natalia Matłok; Oskar Basara; Miłosz Zardzewiały; Józef Gorzelany; Maciej Balawejder. 2021. "Effectiveness of a Complex Fertilisation Technology Applied to Zea mays, Assessed Based on Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) from Terra Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)." Agriculture 11, no. 8: 754.

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Published: 09 July 2021 in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Plant production technologies based solely on the improvement of plants themselves face obstacles resulting from the natural limitations of the biological potential of varieties. Therefore, new substances are sought that positively influence the growth and development of plants and increase resistance to various biotic and abiotic stresses, which also translates into an increase in obtained yields. The exogenous application of various phytoprotectants shows great promise in terms of cost effectiveness compared to traditional breeding methods or transgenic approaches in relation to increasing plant tolerance to abiotic stresses. Quercetin is a strong antioxidant among phenolic compounds, and it plays a physiological and biochemical role in plants. As such, the aim of this research was to assess the effect of an aqueous solution of a quercetin derivative with potassium, applied in various concentrations (0.5%, 1.0%, 3.0% and 5.0%), on the efficiency of the photosynthetic apparatus and biochemical properties of maize. Among the tested variants, compared to the control, the most stimulating effect on the course of physiological processes (PN, gs, ci, CCI, Fv/Fm, Fv/F0, PI) in maize leaves was found in 3.0 and 5.0% aqueous solutions of the quercetin derivative. The highest total antioxidant capacity and total content of polyphenolic compounds were found for plants sprayed with 5.0% quercetin derivative solution; therefore, in this study, the optimal concentration could not be clearly selected.

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Dagmara Migut; Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek; Tomasz Piechowiak; Jan Buczek; Maciej Balawejder. Physiological Response of Maize Plants (Zea mays L.) to the Use of the Potassium Quercetin Derivative. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021, 22, 7384 .

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Dagmara Migut, Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek, Tomasz Piechowiak, Jan Buczek, Maciej Balawejder. Physiological Response of Maize Plants (Zea mays L.) to the Use of the Potassium Quercetin Derivative. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021; 22 (14):7384.

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Dagmara Migut; Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek; Tomasz Piechowiak; Jan Buczek; Maciej Balawejder. 2021. "Physiological Response of Maize Plants (Zea mays L.) to the Use of the Potassium Quercetin Derivative." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22, no. 14: 7384.

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Published: 26 June 2021 in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Quercetin, classified as a flavonoid, is a strong antioxidant that plays a significant role in the regulation of physiological processes in plants, which is particularly important in the case of biotic and abiotic stresses. The study investigated the effect of the use of potassium quercetin solutions in various concentrations (0.5%, 1.0%, 3.0% and 5.0%) on the physiological and biochemical properties of wheat seedlings. A pot experiment was carried out in order to determine the most beneficial dose of this flavonoid acting as a bio-stimulant for wheat plants. Spraying with quercetin derivative solutions was performed twice, and physiological measurements (chlorophyll content and fluorescence as well as gas exchange) were carried out on the first and seventh days after each application. The total phenolic compounds content and the total antioxidant capacity were also determined. It was shown that the concentrations of potassium quercetin applied have a stimulating effect on the course of physiological processes. In the case of most of the tested physiological parameters (chlorophyll content and fluorescence and gas exchange) and the total antioxidant capacity, no significant differences were observed in their increase as a result of application with concentrations of 3.0 and 5.0%. Therefore, the beneficial effect of quercetin on the analysed parameters is already observed when spraying with a concentration of 3.0%.

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Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek; Dagmara Migut; Tomasz Piechowiak; Jan Buczek; Maciej Balawejder. The Effect of Exogenous Application of Quercetin Derivative Solutions on the Course of Physiological and Biochemical Processes in Wheat Seedlings. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021, 22, 6882 .

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Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek, Dagmara Migut, Tomasz Piechowiak, Jan Buczek, Maciej Balawejder. The Effect of Exogenous Application of Quercetin Derivative Solutions on the Course of Physiological and Biochemical Processes in Wheat Seedlings. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021; 22 (13):6882.

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Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek; Dagmara Migut; Tomasz Piechowiak; Jan Buczek; Maciej Balawejder. 2021. "The Effect of Exogenous Application of Quercetin Derivative Solutions on the Course of Physiological and Biochemical Processes in Wheat Seedlings." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22, no. 13: 6882.

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Published: 25 April 2021 in Agriculture
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The study presents the effects of fertilisation on selected quality parameters of the dried material obtained from plants of lovage and coriander. During the crop production process, the plants were treated with two fertilisers containing substances potentially acting as elicitors. The dried material was obtained in course of a drying process carried out in optimum conditions and based on the CD-VMFD method which combines convective pre-drying (CD) at a low temperature (40 °C) with vacuum-microwave finish drying with the use of 240 W microwaves (VMFD). The quality of the dried material was evaluated through measurement of the total contents of polyphenols, total antioxidant potential (ABTS and DPPH method), and the profile of volatile compounds (headspace-solid phase microextractio-HS-SPME) as well as assessment of the colour. It was found that by applying first fertilisation (with organic components) it is possible to significantly increase the contents of both bioactive compounds and volatile substances responsible for the aroma. It was determined that the higher content of bioactive compounds was related to the composition of the first fertiliser, presumably the extract from common nettle. The study showed that the application of the first fertiliser contributed to enhanced quality parameters of the raw material obtained.

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Natalia Matłok; Józef Gorzelany; Adam Figiel; Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Fertilisation on the Quality of Dried Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) and Lovage (Levisticum officinale). Agriculture 2021, 11, 386 .

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Natalia Matłok, Józef Gorzelany, Adam Figiel, Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Fertilisation on the Quality of Dried Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) and Lovage (Levisticum officinale). Agriculture. 2021; 11 (5):386.

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Natalia Matłok; Józef Gorzelany; Adam Figiel; Maciej Balawejder. 2021. "Effect of Fertilisation on the Quality of Dried Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) and Lovage (Levisticum officinale)." Agriculture 11, no. 5: 386.

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Published: 22 April 2021 in Plants
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The aim of this research was to show the effect of the ozonation process on the quality of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.). The quality of the ozonated berries of sea buckthorn was assessed. Prior to and after the ozone treatment, a number of parameters, including the mechanical properties, moisture content, microbial load, content of bioactive compounds, and composition of volatile compounds, were determined. The influence of the ozonation process on the composition of volatile compounds and mechanical properties was demonstrated. The ozonation had negligible impact on the weight and moisture of the samples immediately following the treatment. Significant differences in water content were recorded after 7 days of storage. It was shown that the highest dose of ozone (concentration and process time) amounting to 100 ppm for 30 min significantly reduced the water loss. The microbiological analyses showed the effect of ozone on the total count of aerobic bacteria, yeast, and mold. The applied process conditions resulted in the reduction of the number of aerobic bacteria colonies by 3 log cfu g−1 compared to the control (non-ozonated) sample, whereas the number of yeast and mold colonies decreased by 1 log cfu g−1 after the application of 100 ppm ozone gas for 30 min. As a consequence, ozone treatment enhanced the plant quality and extended plant’s storage life.

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Anita Zapałowska; Natalia Matłok; Miłosz Zardzewiały; Tomasz Piechowiak; Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Ozone Treatment on the Quality of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.). Plants 2021, 10, 847 .

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Anita Zapałowska, Natalia Matłok, Miłosz Zardzewiały, Tomasz Piechowiak, Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Ozone Treatment on the Quality of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.). Plants. 2021; 10 (5):847.

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Anita Zapałowska; Natalia Matłok; Miłosz Zardzewiały; Tomasz Piechowiak; Maciej Balawejder. 2021. "Effect of Ozone Treatment on the Quality of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.)." Plants 10, no. 5: 847.

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Published: 24 November 2020 in Plants
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This study presents the effects of ozone treatment on microbial status and contents of selected bioactive compounds in marjoram plants. Origanum majorana L. is a widely used plant which in the course of production is affected by microbial infections. One of the ways to reduce microbial load involves application of a strong oxidant, such as ozone. In order to determine the effects of ozonation, a number of analyses were carried out including microbiological tests (aerobic colony count, yeast and mould count, and mesophilic lactic acid bacteria count) and chemical tests assessing total antioxidant potential, total polyphenols, and volatile fraction composition. Ultimately, the findings showed considerable (6-log) reduction in microbial load, with unchanged composition of headspace volatile compounds. Furthermore, the raw material obtained presented elevated the contents of the selected bioactive compounds. It was shown that the most beneficial effects are achieved when ozone treatment is applied at a rate of 1 ppm for a duration of 10 minutes.

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Natalia Matłok; Tomasz Piechowiak; Miłosz Zardzewiały; Józef Gorzelany; Maciej Balawejder. Effects of Ozone Treatment on Microbial Status and the Contents of Selected Bioactive Compounds in Origanum majorana L. Plants. Plants 2020, 9, 1637 .

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Natalia Matłok, Tomasz Piechowiak, Miłosz Zardzewiały, Józef Gorzelany, Maciej Balawejder. Effects of Ozone Treatment on Microbial Status and the Contents of Selected Bioactive Compounds in Origanum majorana L. Plants. Plants. 2020; 9 (12):1637.

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Natalia Matłok; Tomasz Piechowiak; Miłosz Zardzewiały; Józef Gorzelany; Maciej Balawejder. 2020. "Effects of Ozone Treatment on Microbial Status and the Contents of Selected Bioactive Compounds in Origanum majorana L. Plants." Plants 9, no. 12: 1637.

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Published: 22 November 2020 in Applied Sciences
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The aim of the study was to identify the effects of ozone treatment reflected by the microbial, mechanical properties and selected chemical parameters during the storage of rhubarb petioles. For this purpose, after they were harvested, rhubarb petioles were treated with gaseous ozone at concentrations of 10 and 100 ppm, for the duration of 5, 15 and 30 min. Subsequently, the plant material was stored at room temperature for 14 days. After this time, the raw material was subjected to a number of chemical and mechanical tests. It was shown that the rhubarb petioles treated with ozone at a rate of 100 ppm for 30 min were characterized by the lowest loss of water content. It was also found that, compared to the control, most samples subjected to ozone treatment presented better mechanical properties, as well as higher oxidative potential and contents of polyphenols and vitamin C. Based on these findings, it was determined that ozone treatment largely increases storage stability of rhubarb.

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Miłosz Zardzewiały; Natalia Matlok; Tomasz Piechowiak; Józef Gorzelany; Maciej Balawejder. Ozone Treatment as a Process of Quality Improvement Method of Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) Petioles during Storage. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 8282 .

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Miłosz Zardzewiały, Natalia Matlok, Tomasz Piechowiak, Józef Gorzelany, Maciej Balawejder. Ozone Treatment as a Process of Quality Improvement Method of Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) Petioles during Storage. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (22):8282.

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Miłosz Zardzewiały; Natalia Matlok; Tomasz Piechowiak; Józef Gorzelany; Maciej Balawejder. 2020. "Ozone Treatment as a Process of Quality Improvement Method of Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) Petioles during Storage." Applied Sciences 10, no. 22: 8282.

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Published: 10 November 2020 in Agronomy
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We investigated the changes in the physiological and biochemical properties of potato plants exposed to differing ozone (O3) concentrations (5 ppm, 10 ppm) and exposure times (2, 4, 8, 12, 16 min) to determine the safe dose that could be used in crop protection programs. We measured the gas exchange, relative chlorophyll content, chlorophyll fluorescence and total antioxidant capacity in potato leaves exposed to O3 fumigation. The fresh weight (FW) of the aboveground part of the plants and a visual assessment of plant condition were determined after the end of the experiment. The plants were given two O3 treatments and measurements were carried out four times: on the 1st and 7th day after treatment. We conclude that O3 exposure time had a greater impact on the reduction in the efficiency of the potato photosynthetic apparatus than O3 concentration. Research has showed that O3 in 5 ppm concentration for 2 and 4 min and 10 ppm for 2 min increased the efficiency of the photosynthesis and antioxidant activity in leaf processes, and these doses could be taken into account in further research on the potential for using O3 in potato protection.

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Ewa Szpunar-Krok; Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek; Dagmara Migut; Karol Skrobacz; Tomasz Piechowiak; Renata Pawlak; Maciej Balawejder. Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Response to Ozone-Induced Oxidative Stress. Agronomy 2020, 10, 1745 .

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Ewa Szpunar-Krok, Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek, Dagmara Migut, Karol Skrobacz, Tomasz Piechowiak, Renata Pawlak, Maciej Balawejder. Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Response to Ozone-Induced Oxidative Stress. Agronomy. 2020; 10 (11):1745.

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Ewa Szpunar-Krok; Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek; Dagmara Migut; Karol Skrobacz; Tomasz Piechowiak; Renata Pawlak; Maciej Balawejder. 2020. "Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Response to Ozone-Induced Oxidative Stress." Agronomy 10, no. 11: 1745.

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Published: 06 November 2020 in Agronomy
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The present study was designed to identify the effects of ozone fumigation of red-veined sorrel plants on the selected physiological parameters and contents of bioactive compounds in the plant leaves. Sorrel plants grown in a pot experiment were subjected, at the final stage of growth, to ozone fumigation at a concentration of 1 ppm (mg m−3) for one, three, five, seven, and 10 min. The ozone treatment was followed with measurements performed one, four, and eight days later. The relative chlorophyll content in the leaves and selected chlorophyll fluorescence parameters (maximum quantum yield of PSII photochemistry, the maximum quantum yield of primary photochemistry and the performance index) and gas exchange parameters were assessed (net photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, and intercellular CO2 concentration). By using the same leaves, the plant material was also assessed for the contents of bioactive compounds (total polyphenols) and for antioxidant properties (ABTS and DPPH assays). The ozone treatment did not produce adverse changes in the physiological parameters of the sorrel plants. Furthermore, no visible damage to the leaves was observed. On the other hand, the ozone fumigation induced the phenomenon of elicitation as a result of which it was observed that the ozone-treated sorrel plants had higher total polyphenol contents and greater antioxidant potential, compared to the plants of the same species grown in a traditional way without the ozone fumigation. Application of ozone fumigation in the production of Rumex sanguineus is associated with increased bioactive potential of the raw material obtained.

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Natalia Matlok; Tomasz Piechowiak; Józef Gorzelany; Miłosz Zardzewiały; Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Ozone Fumigation on Physiological Processes and Bioactive Compounds of Red-Veined Sorrel (Rumex sanguineus). Agronomy 2020, 10, 1726 .

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Natalia Matlok, Tomasz Piechowiak, Józef Gorzelany, Miłosz Zardzewiały, Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Ozone Fumigation on Physiological Processes and Bioactive Compounds of Red-Veined Sorrel (Rumex sanguineus). Agronomy. 2020; 10 (11):1726.

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Natalia Matlok; Tomasz Piechowiak; Józef Gorzelany; Miłosz Zardzewiały; Maciej Balawejder. 2020. "Effect of Ozone Fumigation on Physiological Processes and Bioactive Compounds of Red-Veined Sorrel (Rumex sanguineus)." Agronomy 10, no. 11: 1726.

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Published: 09 August 2020 in Applied Sciences
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The purpose of the conducted study was to determine the effect of the applied organic and mineral fertilizer on the yield and the selected quality parameters of the obtained dried mass of Origanum vulgare L. A pot experiment was carried out involving two varieties of oregano (Aureum and Hot & Spicy), which were fertilized using organic and mineral fertilizer. The produced raw material underwent a drying process using the CPD-VMFD combination method, which involved convective pre-drying (40 °C and 0.8 m s−1) and vacuum-microwave finish drying at 240 W magnetron power. The resulting dry products were assessed in terms of color in CIE L * a * b * (Colour Ques spectrophotometer) and spectrophotometric analyses in order to determine the total content of polyphenols and antioxidant properties (ABTS and DPPH). Headspace solid phase micro-extraction (HS-SPME) from the obtained products was carried out, and their composition was determined by gas chromatography (GC-MS). The organic fertilizers used have resulted in the production of dry oregano herbs with a much higher bioactive potential than that of the herbs treated with material fertilizer. This phenomenon could be recognized as an elicitation effect associated with the use of common nettle extract. The organically fertilized oregano also contained an increased carvacrol content in the headspace, which resulted in a more intense odor of the dry herbs. The use of organic fertilizers in the cultivation of Origanum vulgare L. contributes to the production of raw material for direct consumption and drying, which has a higher bioactive potential and better organoleptic properties.

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Natalia Matłok; Agnieszka Ewa Stępień; Józef Gorzelany; Renata Wojnarowska-Nowak; Maciej Balawejder. Effects of Organic and Mineral Fertilization on Yield and Selected Quality Parameters for Dried Herbs of Two Varieties of Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.). Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 5503 .

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Natalia Matłok, Agnieszka Ewa Stępień, Józef Gorzelany, Renata Wojnarowska-Nowak, Maciej Balawejder. Effects of Organic and Mineral Fertilization on Yield and Selected Quality Parameters for Dried Herbs of Two Varieties of Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.). Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (16):5503.

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Natalia Matłok; Agnieszka Ewa Stępień; Józef Gorzelany; Renata Wojnarowska-Nowak; Maciej Balawejder. 2020. "Effects of Organic and Mineral Fertilization on Yield and Selected Quality Parameters for Dried Herbs of Two Varieties of Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.)." Applied Sciences 10, no. 16: 5503.

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Published: 03 June 2020 in Molecules
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This study investigates the effects of various drying methods applied to leaves of Cistus creticus L. on the contents of polyphenols and the composition of the volatile fraction. The following four drying methods were used: convection drying at a temperature of 40 °C (CD 40 °C), 50 °C (CD 50 °C), and 60 °C (CD 60 °C); vacuum-microwave (VMD 240 W); combined drying, involving convection pre-drying (50 °C) and vacuum-microwave (240 W) finish drying (CPD-VMFD) as well as freeze-drying (FD). Polyphenols in the dried leaves were determined using chromatography-photodiode detector-quadrupole/time of flight-mass spectrometry (UPLC-PDA-Q/TOF-MS). The contents of odoriferous substances in the dry material were determined by means of head space-solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) with the use of a gas chromatograph (GC). Thirty-seven polyphenol components including 21 flavonols, eight flavan-3-ols, and eight hydrolyzed tannins in dry Pink Rock Rose material were found for the first time. The highest contents of polyphenols, totaling 2.8 g 100 g−1 dry matter (d.m.), were found in the samples subjected to the CPD/VMFD drying method. Pink Rock Rose subjected to this drying method was characterized by large quantities of odoriferous compounds, mainly eugenol, thymol, and carvacrol, which contribute to its antiseptic properties. By using CPD/VMFD methods, it is possible to obtain fine quality dry material from the leaves of C. creticus.

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Natalia Matłok; Sabina Lachowicz; Józef Gorzelany; Maciej Balawejder. Influence of Drying Method on Some Bioactive Compounds and the Composition of Volatile Components in Dried Pink Rock Rose (Cistus creticus L.). Molecules 2020, 25, 2596 .

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Natalia Matłok, Sabina Lachowicz, Józef Gorzelany, Maciej Balawejder. Influence of Drying Method on Some Bioactive Compounds and the Composition of Volatile Components in Dried Pink Rock Rose (Cistus creticus L.). Molecules. 2020; 25 (11):2596.

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Natalia Matłok; Sabina Lachowicz; Józef Gorzelany; Maciej Balawejder. 2020. "Influence of Drying Method on Some Bioactive Compounds and the Composition of Volatile Components in Dried Pink Rock Rose (Cistus creticus L.)." Molecules 25, no. 11: 2596.

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Published: 09 April 2020 in Applied Sciences
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This manuscript presents the effect of foliar and soil fertilizer produced from thermally processed bone waste on the initial growth and development of maize plants. The developed fertilizers were tested in three different doses in a pot experiment. Because nutrient deficiency interferes with plant physiological processes, the impact of the developed fertilizers on gas exchange parameters, relative chlorophyll content, and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters were assessed. Based on the conducted research, it was found that fertilization with developed foliar and soil fertilizers increased the relative content of chlorophyll in maize leaves and increased the value of gas exchange parameters and chlorophyll fluorescence. All determined parameters of gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence showed a positive correlation depending on the dose of foliar fertilization used (average value r = 0.8414). In turn, the soil fertilization that was utilized during the experiment significantly correlated only with the content of chlorophyll (r = 0.6965). The tested fertilizers improvement of the physiological parameters of the plants, which indicates the fertilizing efficiency of the tested fertilizers.

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Natalia Matlok; Małgorzata Szostek; Piotr Antos; Grażyna Gajdek; Józef Gorzelany; Dorota Bobrecka-Jamro; Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Foliar and Soil Fertilization with New Products Based on Calcinated Bones on Selected Physiological Parameters of Maize Plants. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 2579 .

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Natalia Matlok, Małgorzata Szostek, Piotr Antos, Grażyna Gajdek, Józef Gorzelany, Dorota Bobrecka-Jamro, Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Foliar and Soil Fertilization with New Products Based on Calcinated Bones on Selected Physiological Parameters of Maize Plants. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (7):2579.

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Natalia Matlok; Małgorzata Szostek; Piotr Antos; Grażyna Gajdek; Józef Gorzelany; Dorota Bobrecka-Jamro; Maciej Balawejder. 2020. "Effect of Foliar and Soil Fertilization with New Products Based on Calcinated Bones on Selected Physiological Parameters of Maize Plants." Applied Sciences 10, no. 7: 2579.

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Published: 24 March 2020 in BMC Plant Biology
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Background A microgranule fertilizer was designed for localized fertilization of soil with controlled release of nutrients. The microgranule matrix was fortified with proteins, which were obtained from food industry byproducts or waste, i.e., whey protein from milk serum, soy protein from soy isolate and egg white protein from chicken egg white powder. The mechanism of the protein decomposition and migration of micro and macromolecule compounds through two different model soil systems was investigated. The potential of the protein fortified fertilizer for localized fertilization of the potted maize seeds was evaluated. Results The study revealed that proteins slowly diffused through soil with simultaneous degradation, which was accompanied with release of ammonia ions. The highest concentration of proteins and degradation products was found in a close vicinity of the microgranule. The microgranules were used as a local fertilizer for maize seeds in the pot experiments. The experiments confirmed statistically significant improvement in root density of maize plant compared to control group. Conclusions Byproducts or waste of food industry, such as the milk serum and soy can be used as a source of proteins that degrade in soil without a pretreatment. The degradation is accompanied with formation of ammonium ions, which can be utilized by plants as a nitrogen source. The fertilizer microgranule should be placed in a close vicinity to the plant seed, since the maximum of the protein concentration and ammonia ions is reached at a very close distance from the microgranule.

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Maksymilian Olbrycht; Michał Kołodziej; Roman Bochenek; Mateusz Przywara; Maciej Balawejder; Natalia Matłok; Piotr Antos; Wojciech Piątkowski; Dorota Antos. Mechanism of nutrition activity of a microgranule fertilizer fortified with proteins. BMC Plant Biology 2020, 20, 1 -12.

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Maksymilian Olbrycht, Michał Kołodziej, Roman Bochenek, Mateusz Przywara, Maciej Balawejder, Natalia Matłok, Piotr Antos, Wojciech Piątkowski, Dorota Antos. Mechanism of nutrition activity of a microgranule fertilizer fortified with proteins. BMC Plant Biology. 2020; 20 (1):1-12.

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Maksymilian Olbrycht; Michał Kołodziej; Roman Bochenek; Mateusz Przywara; Maciej Balawejder; Natalia Matłok; Piotr Antos; Wojciech Piątkowski; Dorota Antos. 2020. "Mechanism of nutrition activity of a microgranule fertilizer fortified with proteins." BMC Plant Biology 20, no. 1: 1-12.

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Published: 21 March 2020 in Sustainability
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The biocidal properties of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) could be used in plant protection. However, the effects of H2O2 foliar spraying on the performance of the potato photosynthetic apparatus are still unclear. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of foliar spraying, which was done twice, with various H2O2 concentrations (1, 3, 6, 12, and 18%) on the potato photosynthetic apparatus efficiency and antioxidant capacity. The measurements were taken four times: on the first and seventh day after each application. Foliar spraying with 1% H2O2 concentration was the most stimulating for the course of physiological processes in leaves. Further increased doses of H2O2 enhanced stress in plants which is manifested by a decrease in pigment levels, photosynthetic attributes, antioxidant capacity in leaves, and fresh mass above-ground parts of potato plants. The intensive effect of spraying was particularly observed on the first day after application, while later, the activity of the photosynthetic apparatus and antioxidant capacity increased. The study provides information that foliar spraying with 1% H2O2 can be taken into account in further research on the development of a potato plant protection methods.

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Ewa Szpunar-Krok; Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek; Karol Skrobacz; Dorota Bobrecka-Jamro; Maciej Balawejder. Response of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Plants to Spraying by Hydrogen Peroxide. Sustainability 2020, 12, 2469 .

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Ewa Szpunar-Krok, Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek, Karol Skrobacz, Dorota Bobrecka-Jamro, Maciej Balawejder. Response of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Plants to Spraying by Hydrogen Peroxide. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (6):2469.

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Ewa Szpunar-Krok; Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek; Karol Skrobacz; Dorota Bobrecka-Jamro; Maciej Balawejder. 2020. "Response of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Plants to Spraying by Hydrogen Peroxide." Sustainability 12, no. 6: 2469.

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Published: 12 February 2020 in Sustainability
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In the presented manuscript, the method of production, mechanism of action and the potential fertilizing effect of fertilizer soil microgranules, characterized by a controlled release of ingredients, that were produced from thermally processed bone waste and protein were described. The prepared fertilizer was tested in 3 doses in a pot experiment and thereafter the selected dose of 30 kg ha−1 was utilized in field conditions. The applied dose of fertilizer caused an average increase of maize yield of 620 kg ha−1 (grain moisture 14%). It was found that the obtained increase of maize did not result from the amount of supplied micro and macro elements to the soil, but it was a consequence of the fertilizer’s mechanism of action. It was shown that the release of nitrogen in ammonium form from protein degradation due to the influence of fertilizer components and water had impact on the intensive growth and development of plant root system. This resulted in an increase in plant resistance to water stress during the growing season and consequently, greater yield. The developed soil fertilizer (produced mainly from the processed waste) with the proposed mechanism of action should be successfully applied in fertilizing plants that are grown in areas characterized by cyclical water shortages during the growing season

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Maciej Balawejder; Małgorzata Szostek; Józef Gorzelany; Piotr Antos; Grzegorz Witek; Natalia Matłok. A Study on the Potential Fertilization Effects of Microgranule Fertilizer Based on the Protein and Calcined Bones in Maize Cultivation. Sustainability 2020, 12, 1343 .

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Maciej Balawejder, Małgorzata Szostek, Józef Gorzelany, Piotr Antos, Grzegorz Witek, Natalia Matłok. A Study on the Potential Fertilization Effects of Microgranule Fertilizer Based on the Protein and Calcined Bones in Maize Cultivation. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (4):1343.

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Maciej Balawejder; Małgorzata Szostek; Józef Gorzelany; Piotr Antos; Grzegorz Witek; Natalia Matłok. 2020. "A Study on the Potential Fertilization Effects of Microgranule Fertilizer Based on the Protein and Calcined Bones in Maize Cultivation." Sustainability 12, no. 4: 1343.

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Published: 24 January 2020 in Sustainability
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Due to a variety of physicochemical properties of the sewage sludge the selection of proper methods for its stabilization is difficult. In this work, the effect of ozone treatment on physico-chemical and microbiological parameters of sludge was investigated. Ozonation was carried out using a counter-current bed reactor, which ensures optimal mass transfer and the contact time of ozone with excessive sediment. The ozonation process was carried out for 15, 30, 45 and 60 min at an ozone concentration of 90–110 ppm. As a result of the ozone treatment it was possible to reduce the number of colony forming units. Also the potential for dewatering of the sludge improved while the total solids of the sludge did not change. The values of COD and BOD5 increased with time of the process.

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Patryk Kosowski; Małgorzata Szostek; Rafał Pieniążek; Piotr Antos; Karol Skrobacz; Tomasz Piechowiak; Anna Żaczek; Radosław Józefczyk; Maciej Balawejder. New Approach for Sewage Sludge Stabilization with Ozone. Sustainability 2020, 12, 886 .

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Patryk Kosowski, Małgorzata Szostek, Rafał Pieniążek, Piotr Antos, Karol Skrobacz, Tomasz Piechowiak, Anna Żaczek, Radosław Józefczyk, Maciej Balawejder. New Approach for Sewage Sludge Stabilization with Ozone. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (3):886.

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Patryk Kosowski; Małgorzata Szostek; Rafał Pieniążek; Piotr Antos; Karol Skrobacz; Tomasz Piechowiak; Anna Żaczek; Radosław Józefczyk; Maciej Balawejder. 2020. "New Approach for Sewage Sludge Stabilization with Ozone." Sustainability 12, no. 3: 886.

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Published: 25 November 2019 in Journal of Berry Research
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Tomasz Piechowiak; Maciej Balawejder. Impact of ozonation process on the antioxidant status in blackcurrant Ribes nigrum L. fruit. Journal of Berry Research 2019, 9, 575 -585.

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Tomasz Piechowiak, Maciej Balawejder. Impact of ozonation process on the antioxidant status in blackcurrant Ribes nigrum L. fruit. Journal of Berry Research. 2019; 9 (4):575-585.

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Tomasz Piechowiak; Maciej Balawejder. 2019. "Impact of ozonation process on the antioxidant status in blackcurrant Ribes nigrum L. fruit." Journal of Berry Research 9, no. 4: 575-585.

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Published: 22 November 2019 in Sustainability
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This study investigated the effects of sustainable, organic and standard mineral fertilization in selected phytometric features and contents of bioactive compounds in dry matter of two varieties of Ocimum basilicum L. The herbal material was first examined for its phytometric characterisation and then subjected to the combined convective pre-drying and vacuum-microwave finish drying method (CPD-VMFD). The energy consumption for the drying process of plant material in the case of CPD-VMFD is lower in comparison to the convection method (CD). The obtained dry material was assessed for determination of the colour parameters. Next, the analysis to identify the total content of polyphenols and the antioxidant properties (ABTS) was done. The dried material was subjected to head space–solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) to determine volatile compound content. The herbal material obtained from the basil cultivated with an addition of sustainable, organic fertilizer was found to have a significantly higher content of bioactive compounds than the control, especially of polyphenols and volatile compounds like eucalyptol. Presumably, this is an effect of the elicitation process resulting from the fact that extract from common nettle was applied as an organic fertilizer component.

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Natalia Matłok; Józef Gorzelany; Agnieszka Ewa Stępień; Adam Figiel; Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Fertilization in Selected Phytometric Features and Contents of Bioactive Compounds in Dry Matter of Two Varieties of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.). Sustainability 2019, 11, 6590 .

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Natalia Matłok, Józef Gorzelany, Agnieszka Ewa Stępień, Adam Figiel, Maciej Balawejder. Effect of Fertilization in Selected Phytometric Features and Contents of Bioactive Compounds in Dry Matter of Two Varieties of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.). Sustainability. 2019; 11 (23):6590.

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Natalia Matłok; Józef Gorzelany; Agnieszka Ewa Stępień; Adam Figiel; Maciej Balawejder. 2019. "Effect of Fertilization in Selected Phytometric Features and Contents of Bioactive Compounds in Dry Matter of Two Varieties of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)." Sustainability 11, no. 23: 6590.

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Published: 25 September 2019 in Sustainability
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Phosphorus is a biogenic element with a high importance within the food chain. Regrettably, there are limited amounts of phosphorus within minerals naturally occurring in the environment. Its scarcity leads to a necessity of closed loop economy, where this element could be obtained by the processing of various waste materials. Modern agriculture needs to provide sufficient amounts of phosphorus to plant organisms encountering problems with the bioavailability of nutrition. In this research, a post-processed animal waste material (calcined bone) was utilized to reclaim phosphorus and reintroduce it into the environment in a form of foliar fertilizer. The calcined bones were subjected to chemical transformation with nitric acid solution. The solubilization of bones was followed by laboratory-scale pot experiments, in which the fertilizer was used for the cultivation of maize plants. In the field experiments, the fertilizer was additionally fortified with boron and molybdenum elements. It was observed that the utilization of the fertilizer had a positive impact on maize plants, i.e., improvement in the biomass production of aboveground and underground parts of the plants. The amount of chlorophyll increased in comparison to control plants. Maize grain production was increased by approximately 600 kg ha−1).

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Maciej Balawejder; Natalia Matłok; Józef Gorzelany; Marcin Pieniążek; Piotr Antos; Grzegorz Witek; Malgorzata Szostek. Foliar Fertilizer Based on Calcined Bones, Boron and Molybdenum—A Study on the Development and Potential Effects on Maize Grain Production. Sustainability 2019, 11, 5287 .

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Maciej Balawejder, Natalia Matłok, Józef Gorzelany, Marcin Pieniążek, Piotr Antos, Grzegorz Witek, Malgorzata Szostek. Foliar Fertilizer Based on Calcined Bones, Boron and Molybdenum—A Study on the Development and Potential Effects on Maize Grain Production. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (19):5287.

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Maciej Balawejder; Natalia Matłok; Józef Gorzelany; Marcin Pieniążek; Piotr Antos; Grzegorz Witek; Malgorzata Szostek. 2019. "Foliar Fertilizer Based on Calcined Bones, Boron and Molybdenum—A Study on the Development and Potential Effects on Maize Grain Production." Sustainability 11, no. 19: 5287.

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Published: 11 September 2019 in LWT - Food Science and Technology
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The major aim of this research was to demonstrate a possible use of antioxidant compounds isolated from onion skin in functional bread production. The scope of the research included a study on the extraction process of antioxidant compounds from onion skin and determination of optimal process conditions using response surface methodology, as well as the investigation of antioxidant properties of bread enriched with onion skin extract. Research showed that total yield of extraction of antioxidant compounds from onion skin using methanol as a solvent was dependent on the applied process conditions i.e. temperature and process time, as well as the ratio of onion skin mass to methanol volume. From 1 g sample of onion skin, the highest yield is achieved at 145 min of process time under 44 °C, using 30 mL of methanol. The obtained onion skin extract was characterized by high antioxidant activity (441.4–593.9 mg QE g−1) which was shaped by high concentration of flavonoid compounds i.e. quercetin (315.6 mg g−1), quercetin-3-glucoside (40.3 mg g−1), isoramnethin (14.8 mg g−1) and kaempferol (10.9 mg g−1). Furthermore, it was found that antioxidant activity of wheat bread enriched with onion skin extract was closely correlated with extract dose.

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Tomasz Piechowiak; Katarzyna Grzelak-Błaszczyk; Radoslaw Bonikowski; Maciej Balawejder. Optimization of extraction process of antioxidant compounds from yellow onion skin and their use in functional bread production. LWT - Food Science and Technology 2019, 117, 108614 .

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Tomasz Piechowiak, Katarzyna Grzelak-Błaszczyk, Radoslaw Bonikowski, Maciej Balawejder. Optimization of extraction process of antioxidant compounds from yellow onion skin and their use in functional bread production. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 2019; 117 ():108614.

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Tomasz Piechowiak; Katarzyna Grzelak-Błaszczyk; Radoslaw Bonikowski; Maciej Balawejder. 2019. "Optimization of extraction process of antioxidant compounds from yellow onion skin and their use in functional bread production." LWT - Food Science and Technology 117, no. : 108614.