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Triggering the plant resistance induction phenomenon by chemical compounds, for example acibenzolar-S-methyl ester, has been known and described in scientific literature. Other benzothadiazole derivatives have been also described; however, their properties have not been sufficiently studied. The tested substance, N-methyl-N-methoxyamide-7-carboxybenzo(1.2.3)thiadiazole (BTHWA), is an amide derivative of benzothiadiazole, showing a stimulating effect on plant growth, apart from its plant resistance inducing activity. This article presents the impact of BTHWA, used solo and in the program with fungicides, on the strawberry plants development, fruits health, yield, and quality parameters of the crop. The results show that the combined use of BTHWA and fungicides had a positive impact on the plants health and fruit health and nutraceutical and nutritional composition of compounds when compared to the results obtained when strawberries were treated only with the BTHWA or the fungicide. As a result of BTHWA use, the partitioning of assimilates has changed, which directly translated into the results of the conducted experiments. A reduction in the respiration of the fruit during storage was also observed, possibly due to a reduced disease infestation and a lower dry matter content in the fruit. A correlation between the parameters determined during the experiment was found. The BTHWA mode of action was evidenced to be beneficial to strawberry plants and fruit.
Maciej Spychalski; Rafal Kukawka; Włodzimierz Krzesiński; Tomasz Spiżewski; Monika Michalecka; Anna Poniatowska; Joanna Puławska; Monika Mieszczakowska-Frąc; Katarzyna Panasiewicz; Anna Kocira; Marcin Smiglak. Use of New BTH Derivative as Supplement or Substitute of Standard Fungicidal Program in Strawberry Cultivation. Agronomy 2021, 11, 1031 .
AMA StyleMaciej Spychalski, Rafal Kukawka, Włodzimierz Krzesiński, Tomasz Spiżewski, Monika Michalecka, Anna Poniatowska, Joanna Puławska, Monika Mieszczakowska-Frąc, Katarzyna Panasiewicz, Anna Kocira, Marcin Smiglak. Use of New BTH Derivative as Supplement or Substitute of Standard Fungicidal Program in Strawberry Cultivation. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (6):1031.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaciej Spychalski; Rafal Kukawka; Włodzimierz Krzesiński; Tomasz Spiżewski; Monika Michalecka; Anna Poniatowska; Joanna Puławska; Monika Mieszczakowska-Frąc; Katarzyna Panasiewicz; Anna Kocira; Marcin Smiglak. 2021. "Use of New BTH Derivative as Supplement or Substitute of Standard Fungicidal Program in Strawberry Cultivation." Agronomy 11, no. 6: 1031.
There has been a significant increase in the development of edible films and coatings in recent times, and this is expected to have a significant impact on the quality of fruit and vegetables in the coming years. Consumers expect fresh fruit and vegetables free from pesticide residues, with high quality, nutritional value and an extended shelf life. The application of coatings and edible films to fruits and vegetables represents an environmentally friendly approach to an innovative solution to this problem. Coatings and edible films can act as ecological and biodegradable packaging. The coating strategy involves a combination of natural biopolymers and appropriate preservation methods. The article presents the applicability, trends and perspectives of polysaccharide coatings and edible films and their impact on the quality of fruit and vegetables, providing an understanding of their main functions and benefits. Numerous studies show that natural polysaccharides are well suited for use as packaging material for fresh fruit and vegetables and can often be an important alternative to synthetic compounds. Natural polymer materials are a good barrier to oxygen and carbon dioxide; however, they are characterised by excessive solubility in the water environment, water vapour permeability and low extensibility. The properties of edible coatings can be modified by the addition of plasticisers, surfactants, cross-linkers, antimicrobial agents, functional additives, nanosilver particles or fruit and vegetable residues. The use of an electric field is also a promising technology here. The use of polysaccharides for the preparation of edible films and coatings is justified not only by the possibility of reducing the consumption of packaging made of synthetic polymer materials but also by the fact that the production of some natural polymers can be made using waste products generated during the processing of food raw materials.
Anna Kocira; Katarzyna Kozłowicz; Katarzyna Panasiewicz; Mariola Staniak; Ewa Szpunar-Krok; Paulina Hortyńska. Polysaccharides as Edible Films and Coatings: Characteristics and Influence on Fruit and Vegetable Quality—A Review. Agronomy 2021, 11, 813 .
AMA StyleAnna Kocira, Katarzyna Kozłowicz, Katarzyna Panasiewicz, Mariola Staniak, Ewa Szpunar-Krok, Paulina Hortyńska. Polysaccharides as Edible Films and Coatings: Characteristics and Influence on Fruit and Vegetable Quality—A Review. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (5):813.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Kocira; Katarzyna Kozłowicz; Katarzyna Panasiewicz; Mariola Staniak; Ewa Szpunar-Krok; Paulina Hortyńska. 2021. "Polysaccharides as Edible Films and Coatings: Characteristics and Influence on Fruit and Vegetable Quality—A Review." Agronomy 11, no. 5: 813.
The rich biodiversity of agricultural fields and their surroundings enhances natural ecosystems and has a positive impact on their productivity and resistance, e
Anna Kocira; Mariola Staniak. Weed Ecology and New Approaches for Management. Agriculture 2021, 11, 262 .
AMA StyleAnna Kocira, Mariola Staniak. Weed Ecology and New Approaches for Management. Agriculture. 2021; 11 (3):262.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Kocira; Mariola Staniak. 2021. "Weed Ecology and New Approaches for Management." Agriculture 11, no. 3: 262.
The aim of the study was to identify the response to cold stress of 16 soybean cultivars by evaluating their emergence, yield level, and seed chemical composition. Studies were conducted in 2018–2019. A total of sixteen soybean cultivars belonging to three earliness groups (early, medium-early and late) were included. Short-term (3-day) cold stress (12/6 °C day/night) was applied immediately after sowing (A), 3 days (B) and 6 days (C) after sowing seeds, while long (9-day) cold stress (D) was applied immediately after sowing seeds. In the control plot (K), plants were grown under optimum conditions (20/15 °C day/night). The study showed that cold stress, reduced plant emergence by 5–10%, depending on the treatment. Long stress (D) had a beneficial effect on the yield of all soybean cultivars (average yield increase of 21.5%), with statistically significant differences in 12 cultivars and a trend in four cultivars. Short stress also caused a significant increase in yield on treatments B and C (by 6.8 and 11.6%, respectively). Cold stress did not significantly affect the nutrient content of seed yield. Varietal differentiation was found with respect to yield and chemical composition of seeds.
Mariola Staniak; Anna Stępień-Warda; Katarzyna Czopek; Anna Kocira; Edyta Baca. Seeds Quality and Quantity of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] Cultivars in Response to Cold Stress. Agronomy 2021, 11, 520 .
AMA StyleMariola Staniak, Anna Stępień-Warda, Katarzyna Czopek, Anna Kocira, Edyta Baca. Seeds Quality and Quantity of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] Cultivars in Response to Cold Stress. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (3):520.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMariola Staniak; Anna Stępień-Warda; Katarzyna Czopek; Anna Kocira; Edyta Baca. 2021. "Seeds Quality and Quantity of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] Cultivars in Response to Cold Stress." Agronomy 11, no. 3: 520.
Legumes have become important crops, due to an increasing global population and its demand for feed protein. Furthermore, legumes can improve the characteristics of the soil, improve biodiversity levels in crop rotations, and be cultivated in both organic and sustainable farming systems. In this study, a two-factor field experiment was conducted in Gorzyń, Poland in 2011–2015. The first factor was the farming system: low-external inputs (LI; without fertilization and chemical protection), medium-input (MI; medium fertilization level and chemical protection), and high-input (conventional—CONV; high fertilization level and chemical protection). Narrow-leaved lupin cultivar was the second factor; the indeterminate cv. Kalif and the determinate cv. Regent. We evaluated (a) weed infestation levels, (b) seed and protein production, and (c) the economic effects of narrow-leaved lupin cultivation under different farming conditions. A total of 12 weed species were identified, with the lowest weed density level and biomass production observed in CONV, and the greatest weed density level observed in LI. Seed yield was determined by the farming system; the greatest in CONV and significantly lower in LI (by 0.73 t h−1) and MI (by 0.18 t ha–1). Little difference was observed in seed yield between cultivars. The greatest production values for the Kalif and Regent cultivars (996€ and 949€ ha–1, respectively) were recorded in CONV, although LI proved to be the most profitable (with the highest gross agricultural income and lowest total cost of production). LI farming systems, in conjunction with chemical weed control, should be investigated in future studies.
Agnieszka Faligowska; Katarzyna Panasiewicz; Grażyna Szymańska; Karolina Ratajczak; Hanna Sulewska; Agnieszka Pszczółkowska; Anna Kocira. Influence of Farming System on Weed Infestation and on Productivity of Narrow-Leaved Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.). Agriculture 2020, 10, 459 .
AMA StyleAgnieszka Faligowska, Katarzyna Panasiewicz, Grażyna Szymańska, Karolina Ratajczak, Hanna Sulewska, Agnieszka Pszczółkowska, Anna Kocira. Influence of Farming System on Weed Infestation and on Productivity of Narrow-Leaved Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.). Agriculture. 2020; 10 (10):459.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Faligowska; Katarzyna Panasiewicz; Grażyna Szymańska; Karolina Ratajczak; Hanna Sulewska; Agnieszka Pszczółkowska; Anna Kocira. 2020. "Influence of Farming System on Weed Infestation and on Productivity of Narrow-Leaved Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.)." Agriculture 10, no. 10: 459.
In recent years, the European Union has been paying particular attention to the problem of biodiversity loss. The possibilities of its assessment and conservation are included in the latest European Union (EU) policies and reflected in the European Biodiversity Strategy. The biodiversity of weeds in winter cereals in organic and conventional low-input farms in Eastern Poland was investigated during a 3-year period. Significantly more species and larger abundance were found in organic than in conventional farming systems. The biodiversity of these communities was described by Shannon’s diversity and Simpson’s dominance indices, which showed diversity to be well maintained in both farming systems; however, significantly higher Shannon’s index and significantly lower Simpson’s index values were observed in organic farms. Both farming systems were the mainstay of endangered and rare species, as well as some invasive weed species. Weed communities of organic farms were dominated mostly by Setaria pumila and Elymus repens, while conventional farms were dominated by Juncus bufonius and Setaria pumila. The study showed the importance of organic farming systems for biodiversity conservation. It was also shown that low-input (traditional) conventional farms are also beneficial for biodiversity conservation.
Adam Berbeć; Mariola Staniak; Beata Feledyn-Szewczyk; Anna Kocira; Jarosław Stalenga. Organic but Also Low-Input Conventional Farming Systems Support High Biodiversity of Weed Species in Winter Cereals. Agriculture 2020, 10, 413 .
AMA StyleAdam Berbeć, Mariola Staniak, Beata Feledyn-Szewczyk, Anna Kocira, Jarosław Stalenga. Organic but Also Low-Input Conventional Farming Systems Support High Biodiversity of Weed Species in Winter Cereals. Agriculture. 2020; 10 (9):413.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdam Berbeć; Mariola Staniak; Beata Feledyn-Szewczyk; Anna Kocira; Jarosław Stalenga. 2020. "Organic but Also Low-Input Conventional Farming Systems Support High Biodiversity of Weed Species in Winter Cereals." Agriculture 10, no. 9: 413.
The benefits of conservation practices increased the interest of farmers in the cultivation of cover crops (CCs). This review aims to present and analyze the state of the art on the cultivation of legume CCs, including their importance in protecting crops against weeds, as well as their effects on organic matter and nitrogen content in the soil, physical and biological properties of the soil, and its erosion. The multi-purpose character of legume CCs is visible in their positive effect on reducing weed infestation, but also on the soil: reducing its compaction and erosion, improving its structural and hydraulic properties, increasing the content of organic matter and activity of soil microorganisms, or increasing its nitrogen content due to symbiotic N2 fixing. This review demonstrates that a wider use of legume CCs in organic farming is needed. The benefits of legume CCs for successive crops in these cultivation conditions, both in terms of inhibiting weed populations and improving fertility and soil properties, also need to be identified. Further research is also needed to determine the potential impact of legume CCs on the improvement of the quality of degraded soils, or those with less favorable physicochemical properties.
Anna Kocira; Mariola Staniak; Marzena Tomaszewska; Rafał Kornas; Jacek Cymerman; Katarzyna Panasiewicz; Halina Lipińska. Legume Cover Crops as One of the Elements of Strategic Weed Management and Soil Quality Improvement. A Review. Agriculture 2020, 10, 394 .
AMA StyleAnna Kocira, Mariola Staniak, Marzena Tomaszewska, Rafał Kornas, Jacek Cymerman, Katarzyna Panasiewicz, Halina Lipińska. Legume Cover Crops as One of the Elements of Strategic Weed Management and Soil Quality Improvement. A Review. Agriculture. 2020; 10 (9):394.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Kocira; Mariola Staniak; Marzena Tomaszewska; Rafał Kornas; Jacek Cymerman; Katarzyna Panasiewicz; Halina Lipińska. 2020. "Legume Cover Crops as One of the Elements of Strategic Weed Management and Soil Quality Improvement. A Review." Agriculture 10, no. 9: 394.
Celem pracy była ocena opłacalności stosowania biostymulatorów w uprawie fasoli zwykłej (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) odmiany ‘Orzeł’. Badania polowe przeprowadzono w latach 2016–2018. Nasiona fasoli odmiany ‘Orzeł’ wysiewano w każdym roku badań, w pierwszej dekadzie maja. W okresie wegetacji zastosowano biostymulatory: Asahi SL (w stężeniu 0,1 i 0,2%), Kelpak SL (w stężeniu 0,7 i 1%) i Terra Sorb Complex (w stężeniu 0,3 i 0,5%), w formie jednokrotnego (BBCH 12–13) lub dwukrotnego oprysku (BBCH 12–13 i BBCH 61). Po zbiorze roślin określono plon nasion (t·ha–1) z każdego poletka i obiektu badawczego oraz dokonano oceny opłacalności stosowania biostymulatorów. Zwiększyły one istotnie plon nasion fasoli o 14% i pozytywnie wpłynęły na opłacalność ich stosowania, jednak uzyskany efekt zależał od stężenia preparatu i przebiegu pogody w latach badań. W 2016 i 2017 r. najbardziej ekonomicznie opłacalne okazało się jednokrotne stosowanie Asahi SL, niezależnie od zastosowanego stężenia. Natomiast w 2018 r. korzystniejsze było jednokrotne stosowanie 0,2% roztworu tego preparatu, jak też jednokrotna aplikacja preparatu Kelpak SL w stężeniu 0,7%. Podsumowując, najbardziej opłacalne w ocenianym 3-leciu było jednokrotne (BBCH 12–13) stosowanie Asahi SL w wyższym stężeniu (0,2%).
Natalia Nowosad; Anna Kocira; Rafał Kornas. Opłacalność stosowania biostymulatorów w uprawie fasoli zwykłej (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) odmiany ‘Orzeł’. Agronomy Science 2020, 75, 17 -28.
AMA StyleNatalia Nowosad, Anna Kocira, Rafał Kornas. Opłacalność stosowania biostymulatorów w uprawie fasoli zwykłej (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) odmiany ‘Orzeł’. Agronomy Science. 2020; 75 (1):17-28.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNatalia Nowosad; Anna Kocira; Rafał Kornas. 2020. "Opłacalność stosowania biostymulatorów w uprawie fasoli zwykłej (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) odmiany ‘Orzeł’." Agronomy Science 75, no. 1: 17-28.
Biostimulants are preparations that favorably impact the growth, development, and yield of plants. The research objective was to examine the effect of the frequency of use of Kelpak, Terra Sorb Complex and Fylloton biostimulants on improving the yield and nutritional properties of beans. Been seeds (variety Oczko) were sown in the first week of May in 2015, 2016, and 2017. During the growing season, Fylloton (1%), Terra Sorb Complex (0.5%), and Kelpak (1%) biostimulants were applied by single (BBCH 12-13) and double spraying of plants (BBCH 12-13, BBCH 61). All variants of treatment with biostimulants were compared with the control. Single application of Kelpak had a positive effect on increasing the number of pods. The double application of Kelpak increased the number and yield of seeds and protein contents. Double application of Fylloton increased the number of seeds, and application of Terra Sorb Complex increased the protein content in the beans. Application of all biostimulants increased the flavonoid content. Biostimulants containing seaweed (Kelpak–Ecklonia maxima extract) or amino-acid extracts (Fylloton–Ascophyllum nodosum extract and amino acids or Terra Sorb Complex–amino acids) increased the seed yield, while improving its quality by increasing the content of protein, polyphenols, and flavonoids. It was found that the double application of Kelpak biostimulant stimulated the yield and quality of beans to a greater extent.
Anna Kocira; Joanna Lamorska; Rafał Kornas; Natalia Nowosad; Marzena Tomaszewska; Danuta Leszczyńska; Katarzyna Kozłowicz; Sylwester Tabor. Changes in Biochemistry and Yield in Response to Biostimulants Applied in Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Agronomy 2020, 10, 189 .
AMA StyleAnna Kocira, Joanna Lamorska, Rafał Kornas, Natalia Nowosad, Marzena Tomaszewska, Danuta Leszczyńska, Katarzyna Kozłowicz, Sylwester Tabor. Changes in Biochemistry and Yield in Response to Biostimulants Applied in Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Agronomy. 2020; 10 (2):189.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Kocira; Joanna Lamorska; Rafał Kornas; Natalia Nowosad; Marzena Tomaszewska; Danuta Leszczyńska; Katarzyna Kozłowicz; Sylwester Tabor. 2020. "Changes in Biochemistry and Yield in Response to Biostimulants Applied in Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)." Agronomy 10, no. 2: 189.
Oils often have similar properties and can be difficult to identify based on color, smell or taste alone. The present paper suggests the use of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) in combination with chemometric methods to explore similarities and differentiate between samples of Moldavian dragonhead oil subjected to different storage conditions. Dragonhead is a plant characterized by very good honey output and ease of cultivation. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to a standard, full range of FTIR spectra. Additionally, hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) was employed to explore the organization of the samples in groups relative to their “proximity” (similarity), by way of Euclidean distance measurement. PC1 and PC2 accounted respectively for 85.4% and 10.1% of the total data variance. PC1 and PC2 were strongly, negatively correlated within the entire spectral range; the only exception was the region corresponding to νs(-C-Hvst, -CH2) vibrations (aliphatic groups in triglycerides), where PC2 was positively correlated. The use of FTIR spectral analysis revealed noticeable differences in the intensity of bands characteristic of the ageing processes (markers of oxidative processes, etc.) taking place in oleaginous samples and related to the processes of fatty acids oxidation.
Arkadiusz Matwijczuk; Tomasz Oniszczuk; Edyta Chruściel; Anna Kocira; Agnieszka Niemczynowicz; Agnieszka Wójtowicz; Maciej Combrzyński; Dariusz Wiącek. Use of FTIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics with Respect to Storage Conditions of Moldavian Dragonhead Oil. Sustainability 2019, 11, 6414 .
AMA StyleArkadiusz Matwijczuk, Tomasz Oniszczuk, Edyta Chruściel, Anna Kocira, Agnieszka Niemczynowicz, Agnieszka Wójtowicz, Maciej Combrzyński, Dariusz Wiącek. Use of FTIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics with Respect to Storage Conditions of Moldavian Dragonhead Oil. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (22):6414.
Chicago/Turabian StyleArkadiusz Matwijczuk; Tomasz Oniszczuk; Edyta Chruściel; Anna Kocira; Agnieszka Niemczynowicz; Agnieszka Wójtowicz; Maciej Combrzyński; Dariusz Wiącek. 2019. "Use of FTIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics with Respect to Storage Conditions of Moldavian Dragonhead Oil." Sustainability 11, no. 22: 6414.
In recent years, attempts have been made to use preparations that allow obtaining high and good quality yields, while reducing the application of pesticides and mineral fertilizers. These include biostimulants that are safe for the natural environment and contribute to the improvement of yield size and quality, especially after the occurrence of stressors. Their use is advisable in the case of crops sensitive to such biotic stress factors like low temperatures or drought. One of these is soybean which is a very important plant from the economic viewpoint. Field experiments were established in the years 2014-2016 in a random block design in four replicates on experimental plots of 10 m2. Three soybean cultivars: Annushka, Mavka, and Atlanta were planted in the third decade of April. Fylloton biostimulant was used at 0.7% or 1% concentrations as single spraying (BBCH 13-15) or double spraying (BBCH 13-15, BBCH 61) in the vegetation period. The number of seeds per 1 m2, seed yield, thousand seed weight, number of pods per plant, number of nodes in the main shoot, height of plants, and protein and fat contents in seeds were determined. The content of phenolic compounds, antioxidant capacity and antioxidant effect of soybean seeds were assayed as well. Foliar treatment of soybean with Fylloton stimulated the growth and yield of plants without compromising their nutritional and nutraceutical properties. The double application of the higher concentration of Fylloton was favorable for the plant height, seed number and soybean yield. Moreover, the highest number of pods was obtained after single treatment of plants with the lower biostimulant concentration. There was also a positive effect of using this biostimulant on the content and activity of some bioactive compounds, such as phenolics and flavonoids, and on the reducing power.
Sławomir Kocira; Agnieszka Szparaga; Anna Kocira; Ewa Czerwińska; Agnieszka Wójtowicz; Urszula Bronowicka-Mielniczuk; Milan Koszel; Pavol Findura. Modeling Biometric Traits, Yield and Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties of Seeds of Three Soybean Cultivars Through the Application of Biostimulant Containing Seaweed and Amino Acids. Frontiers in Plant Science 2018, 9, 1 .
AMA StyleSławomir Kocira, Agnieszka Szparaga, Anna Kocira, Ewa Czerwińska, Agnieszka Wójtowicz, Urszula Bronowicka-Mielniczuk, Milan Koszel, Pavol Findura. Modeling Biometric Traits, Yield and Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties of Seeds of Three Soybean Cultivars Through the Application of Biostimulant Containing Seaweed and Amino Acids. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2018; 9 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSławomir Kocira; Agnieszka Szparaga; Anna Kocira; Ewa Czerwińska; Agnieszka Wójtowicz; Urszula Bronowicka-Mielniczuk; Milan Koszel; Pavol Findura. 2018. "Modeling Biometric Traits, Yield and Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties of Seeds of Three Soybean Cultivars Through the Application of Biostimulant Containing Seaweed and Amino Acids." Frontiers in Plant Science 9, no. : 1.
In recent years, the interest in the application of biostimulants has increased, which positively affect the growth and development of plants and contribute to an increase in the yield and quality of crops. In Poland, the area of soybean cultivation is constantly increasing and thus the improvement of the quality of its seeds seems to be purposeful. In the available literature, there are few reports regarding the effect of biostimulants on the antiradical activity of plants. Therefore, studies on the influence of biostimulants on soybean seed antiradical activity seem to be justified. The study was carried out in 2014 - 2016 in Perespa, Poland. Annushka soybean seeds were sown in the third decade of April. During the growing season, four biostimulants: Kelpak SL, Terra Sorb Complex, Atonik, and Tytanit, were used in four combinations, using lower or higher concentrations and single or double spraying. After harvesting the plants, the antiradical activity of the seeds was evaluated by ABTS•+ assay. It has been found that the foliar application of biostimulants positively influenced the studied property. The highest antiradical activity of plants was found upon double spraying with lower concentrations of Atonik and Terra Sorb Complex.
Anna Kocira. Biostimulants and the antiradical activity of soybean seeds. BIO Web of Conferences 2018, 10, 01008 .
AMA StyleAnna Kocira. Biostimulants and the antiradical activity of soybean seeds. BIO Web of Conferences. 2018; 10 ():01008.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Kocira. 2018. "Biostimulants and the antiradical activity of soybean seeds." BIO Web of Conferences 10, no. : 01008.
The paper presents possibilities of using straw as an energy source with reference to the organic matter balance. We carried out the survey in 30 family farms by means of calculation of the amount of the produced straw and its management trends. We determined that 7 farms were selling all produced straw for energy purposes and in the remaining ones, straw was used in animal production or ploughing up. In farms, which were selling straw for energy purposes, a negative organic matter balance was reported. Ploughing up of straw would allow obtaining a positive value of the OMB [Organic Matter Balance] in 5 out of 7 farms. The calculations enabled us to state that designation of straw for energy purposes in farms, which use it in agricultural production or ploughing up, would cause reduction of organic matter balance to negative values in majority of these farms. Therefore, straw may be designated for energy purposes only in these farms, where the organic matter balance (without straw) is at a satisfactory level or after—crops designed for ploughing up are cultivated. Statistical analysis proved that despite an additional income from selling straw, both the final production and standard gross margin do not differ significantly from those obtained in farms which use straw in agricultural production.
Maciej Kuboń; Sławomir Kocira; Anna Kocira; Danuta Leszczyńska. Use of Straw as Energy Source in View of Organic Matter Balance in Family Farms. Springer Proceedings in Energy 2018, 541 -547.
AMA StyleMaciej Kuboń, Sławomir Kocira, Anna Kocira, Danuta Leszczyńska. Use of Straw as Energy Source in View of Organic Matter Balance in Family Farms. Springer Proceedings in Energy. 2018; ():541-547.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaciej Kuboń; Sławomir Kocira; Anna Kocira; Danuta Leszczyńska. 2018. "Use of Straw as Energy Source in View of Organic Matter Balance in Family Farms." Springer Proceedings in Energy , no. : 541-547.
Sławomir Kocira; Anna Kocira; Agnieszka Szparaga; Pavol Findura; Anna Krawczuk. EFFICIENCY OF EXPENDITURES AND THE ECONOMIC SIZE OF FARMS IN POLAND. Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, IX International Scientific Symposium 2017, 1 .
AMA StyleSławomir Kocira, Anna Kocira, Agnieszka Szparaga, Pavol Findura, Anna Krawczuk. EFFICIENCY OF EXPENDITURES AND THE ECONOMIC SIZE OF FARMS IN POLAND. Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, IX International Scientific Symposium. 2017; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSławomir Kocira; Anna Kocira; Agnieszka Szparaga; Pavol Findura; Anna Krawczuk. 2017. "EFFICIENCY OF EXPENDITURES AND THE ECONOMIC SIZE OF FARMS IN POLAND." Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, IX International Scientific Symposium , no. : 1.
Anna Kocira; Sławomir Kocira; Urszula Bronowicka-Mielniczuk; Rafał Kornas; Katarzyna Kozłowicz. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF BIOSTIMULANTS AND THE ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF SOYBEAN SEEDS. Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, IX International Scientific Symposium 2017, 1 .
AMA StyleAnna Kocira, Sławomir Kocira, Urszula Bronowicka-Mielniczuk, Rafał Kornas, Katarzyna Kozłowicz. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF BIOSTIMULANTS AND THE ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF SOYBEAN SEEDS. Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, IX International Scientific Symposium. 2017; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Kocira; Sławomir Kocira; Urszula Bronowicka-Mielniczuk; Rafał Kornas; Katarzyna Kozłowicz. 2017. "FOLIAR APPLICATION OF BIOSTIMULANTS AND THE ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF SOYBEAN SEEDS." Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture, IX International Scientific Symposium , no. : 1.
An experiment was conducted to investigate into the effects of Ecklonia maxima extract (Kelpak SL) on yield, protein and ash contents of two bean cultivars. The study was carried out in 2012 - 2014 in Poland. During the growing season, 0.2% and 0.4% solutions of the bio-stimulant were applied by single and double spraying of plants against a control. The highest number and weight of grains were found when the plants of ‘Toska’ cultivar were single sprayed with 0.2% seaweed extract. Double spraying the plants with the 0.4% solution of Kelpak SL increased the number, its weight and the number of pods in cultivar ‘Aura’. The application of Kelpak SL increased protein content of grains in both bean cultivars. Higher the dose the double foliar application of the bio-stimulant, more was the ash content of the grain of plants of ‘Toska’ cultivar.
S. Kocira; Anna Kocira; R. Kornas; M. Koszel; M. Szmigielski; M. Krajewska; A. Szparaga; Z. Krzysiak. Effects of seaweed extract on yield and protein content of two common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars. LEGUME RESEARCH - AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 2017, 1 .
AMA StyleS. Kocira, Anna Kocira, R. Kornas, M. Koszel, M. Szmigielski, M. Krajewska, A. Szparaga, Z. Krzysiak. Effects of seaweed extract on yield and protein content of two common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars. LEGUME RESEARCH - AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL. 2017; (of):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleS. Kocira; Anna Kocira; R. Kornas; M. Koszel; M. Szmigielski; M. Krajewska; A. Szparaga; Z. Krzysiak. 2017. "Effects of seaweed extract on yield and protein content of two common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars." LEGUME RESEARCH - AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL , no. of: 1.
Application of Moldavian dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.) leaves in extruded snacks was evaluated. Directly expanded corn snacks (crisps) were supplemented with 5–20% of dragonhead leaves. The supplemented snacks were characterized to have improved nutritional value and were a good source of dietary fibre. The presence of phenolic compounds, especially rosmarinic acid, showed a high antioxidant potential and a radical scavenging activity of tested snacks, especially if a high content of additive was used. The increasing amount of additive also had an impact on the physical properties of extrudates lowering the expansion ratio, water absorption and solubility, yet increasing bulk density, cutting force and the breaking index of the enriched snacks. The highest viscosity was observed at 5 and 10% addition level. The increasing amount of dragonhead leaves lowered the brightness of snacks and increased the greenness tint significantly. A sensory evaluation showed good acceptability of snacks enriched with up to 15% of dragonhead dried leaves. Dried leaves of the Moldavian dragonhead seem to be a prospective functional additive for extruded crisps with a high nutritional value, especially because of dietary fibre and rosmarinic acid content, a strong antioxidant potential and acceptable sensory properties.
Agnieszka Wójtowicz; Anna Oniszczuk; Tomasz Oniszczuk; Sławomir Kocira; Karolina Wojtunik-Kulesza; Marcin Mitrus; Anna Kocira; Jarosław Widelski; Krystyna Skalicka-Woźniak. Application of Moldavian dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.) leaves addition as a functional component of nutritionally valuable corn snacks. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2017, 54, 3218 -3229.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Wójtowicz, Anna Oniszczuk, Tomasz Oniszczuk, Sławomir Kocira, Karolina Wojtunik-Kulesza, Marcin Mitrus, Anna Kocira, Jarosław Widelski, Krystyna Skalicka-Woźniak. Application of Moldavian dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.) leaves addition as a functional component of nutritionally valuable corn snacks. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2017; 54 (10):3218-3229.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Wójtowicz; Anna Oniszczuk; Tomasz Oniszczuk; Sławomir Kocira; Karolina Wojtunik-Kulesza; Marcin Mitrus; Anna Kocira; Jarosław Widelski; Krystyna Skalicka-Woźniak. 2017. "Application of Moldavian dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.) leaves addition as a functional component of nutritionally valuable corn snacks." Journal of Food Science and Technology 54, no. 10: 3218-3229.
Anna Kocira; Sławomir Kocira; Michał Świeca; Urszula Złotek; Anna Jakubczyk; Krzysztof Kapela. Effect of foliar application of a nitrophenolate–based biostimulant on the yield and quality of two bean cultivars. Scientia Horticulturae 2017, 214, 76 -82.
AMA StyleAnna Kocira, Sławomir Kocira, Michał Świeca, Urszula Złotek, Anna Jakubczyk, Krzysztof Kapela. Effect of foliar application of a nitrophenolate–based biostimulant on the yield and quality of two bean cultivars. Scientia Horticulturae. 2017; 214 ():76-82.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Kocira; Sławomir Kocira; Michał Świeca; Urszula Złotek; Anna Jakubczyk; Krzysztof Kapela. 2017. "Effect of foliar application of a nitrophenolate–based biostimulant on the yield and quality of two bean cultivars." Scientia Horticulturae 214, no. : 76-82.
The growth of fish is directly dependent on feed composition and quality. Medicinal plants can be added to fish feed as adjuvant therapy for the prevention of fish diseases. The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.) has been reported to have multiple biological effects, including immunomodulatory and antioxidant activity. The most active compounds of E. purpurea are polyphenols - caffeic acid derivatives: caftaric acid, chlorogenic acid, cynarin, echinacoside and cichoric acid. Due to a relatively limited number of studies on the use of the purple coneflower as a nutritional supplement for fish feeding, extruded fish feed with addition of Echinacea roots was produced. In the feed total phenolic content, selected polyphenol contents, the energetic value, nutrient contents and antioxidant capacity were examined. The results indicate that fish feed with addition of the Echinacea has a great potential to be a good source of natural radical scavengers, for example polyphenols, and nutritive ingredients. Antioxidant properties of feed were well correlated with the coneflower content. The study findings confirmed that high-temperature extrusion-cooking process does not deactivate phenolic antioxidant compounds, which are present both in the Echinacea roots and in the final product. Fish feed with addition of E. purpurea can be used as a nutritional supplement in the prevention of fish diseases caused by oxidative stress.
Tomasz Oniszczuk; Anna Oniszczuk; Ewa Gondek; Leszek Guz; Krzysztof Puk; Anna Kocira; Andrzej Kusz; Kamila Kasprzak; Agnieszka Wójtowicz. Active polyphenolic compounds, nutrient contents and antioxidant capacity of extruded fish feed containing purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.). Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 2016, 26, 24 -30.
AMA StyleTomasz Oniszczuk, Anna Oniszczuk, Ewa Gondek, Leszek Guz, Krzysztof Puk, Anna Kocira, Andrzej Kusz, Kamila Kasprzak, Agnieszka Wójtowicz. Active polyphenolic compounds, nutrient contents and antioxidant capacity of extruded fish feed containing purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.). Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2016; 26 (1):24-30.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTomasz Oniszczuk; Anna Oniszczuk; Ewa Gondek; Leszek Guz; Krzysztof Puk; Anna Kocira; Andrzej Kusz; Kamila Kasprzak; Agnieszka Wójtowicz. 2016. "Active polyphenolic compounds, nutrient contents and antioxidant capacity of extruded fish feed containing purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.)." Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 26, no. 1: 24-30.
In the present study, application of Ecklonia maxima extract (Kelpak SL – a water soluble concentrate) was optimized and its impact on yield, nutraceutical and nutritional potential of Phaseolus vulgaris L. (var. Aura and Toska) was measured. The study was carried out in 2012 and 2013 in Poland. During the growing season, 0.2% and 0.4% solution of Kelpak SL was applied by single and double spraying of plants. These four treatments with Kelpak SL were compared with the control, where no biostimulator was applied. Kelpak SL treatments stimulated the yield of both cultivars studied. The application of E. maxima extract had no effect on the content of starch, free sugars or proteins in seeds of either of the tested cultivars. The highest level of phenolics was found for double sprayed Toska plants. All the tested variants of Kelpak SL application significantly increased the content of anthocyanins in the seeds. Also, both the reducing power and antiradical ability of Aura seeds were elevated in all the studied treatments. E. maxima extract is a natural, environmentally friendly and safe preparation increasing the yield and nutraceutical quality of beans without any negative effect on their nutritional quality.
Anna Kocira; Michał Świeca; Sławomir Kocira; Urszula Złotek; Anna Jakubczyk. Enhancement of yield, nutritional and nutraceutical properties of two common bean cultivars following the application of seaweed extract (Ecklonia maxima). Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 2016, 25, 563 -571.
AMA StyleAnna Kocira, Michał Świeca, Sławomir Kocira, Urszula Złotek, Anna Jakubczyk. Enhancement of yield, nutritional and nutraceutical properties of two common bean cultivars following the application of seaweed extract (Ecklonia maxima). Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2016; 25 (3):563-571.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Kocira; Michał Świeca; Sławomir Kocira; Urszula Złotek; Anna Jakubczyk. 2016. "Enhancement of yield, nutritional and nutraceutical properties of two common bean cultivars following the application of seaweed extract (Ecklonia maxima)." Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 25, no. 3: 563-571.