<i>Satureja montana</i> L. Cultivated under Polypropylene Woven Fabric on Clay-Textured Soil in Dry Farming Conditions
During a five-year field trial established with <i>Satureja montana</i> L. under polypropylene woven fabric (PPWF) on clay-textured soil in dry farming conditions in South Banat, Serbia, the influence of a single basal application of compost and mineral fertilizers at different planting...
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| author | Snežana Mrđan Tatjana Marković Tihomir Predić Ana Dragumilo Vladimir Filipović Željana Prijić Milan Lukić Dragoja Radanović |
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| description | During a five-year field trial established with <i>Satureja montana</i> L. under polypropylene woven fabric (PPWF) on clay-textured soil in dry farming conditions in South Banat, Serbia, the influence of a single basal application of compost and mineral fertilizers at different planting densities (3.6 and 5 plants m<sup>−2</sup>) on the yield was investigated. Single-dose fertilization positively influenced the yields of <i>S. montana</i> in both applied fertilization models. In the third production year, the dry herb yield achieved by applying organic fertilizers in dense cultivation (1016 g m<sup>−1</sup>) was comparable with that obtained in the mineral plot (961 g m<sup>−1</sup>). Furthermore, the plants were optimally supplied with N, P, and K macronutrients, with equal amounts removed by yield, in both tested fertilization plots. The use of PPWF proved beneficial to cultivated plants in terms of water-use efficiency and weed suppression. However, severe yield loss was observed in the fourth and fifth production years as a result of the extreme rainfall conditions; the excess moisture retained by PPWF applied to heavy clay soil favored the development of soil-borne pathogens. Other mulch materials should be further investigated for the production of <i>S. montana</i> on heavy clay soil. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5b17727a153c454ab1bc0a2f9f5fcd852023-11-16T20:49:17ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242023-01-019214710.3390/horticulturae9020147<i>Satureja montana</i> L. Cultivated under Polypropylene Woven Fabric on Clay-Textured Soil in Dry Farming ConditionsSnežana Mrđan0Tatjana Marković1Tihomir Predić2Ana Dragumilo3Vladimir Filipović4Željana Prijić5Milan Lukić6Dragoja Radanović7Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančić” Belgrade, Tadeuša Košćuška 1, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaInstitute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančić” Belgrade, Tadeuša Košćuška 1, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaDepartment of Agroecology, Agricultural Institute of Republic of Srpska, Knjaza Miloša 17, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and HerzegovinaInstitute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančić” Belgrade, Tadeuša Košćuška 1, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaInstitute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančić” Belgrade, Tadeuša Košćuška 1, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaInstitute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančić” Belgrade, Tadeuša Košćuška 1, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaInstitute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančić” Belgrade, Tadeuša Košćuška 1, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaInstitute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančić” Belgrade, Tadeuša Košćuška 1, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaDuring a five-year field trial established with <i>Satureja montana</i> L. under polypropylene woven fabric (PPWF) on clay-textured soil in dry farming conditions in South Banat, Serbia, the influence of a single basal application of compost and mineral fertilizers at different planting densities (3.6 and 5 plants m<sup>−2</sup>) on the yield was investigated. Single-dose fertilization positively influenced the yields of <i>S. montana</i> in both applied fertilization models. In the third production year, the dry herb yield achieved by applying organic fertilizers in dense cultivation (1016 g m<sup>−1</sup>) was comparable with that obtained in the mineral plot (961 g m<sup>−1</sup>). Furthermore, the plants were optimally supplied with N, P, and K macronutrients, with equal amounts removed by yield, in both tested fertilization plots. The use of PPWF proved beneficial to cultivated plants in terms of water-use efficiency and weed suppression. However, severe yield loss was observed in the fourth and fifth production years as a result of the extreme rainfall conditions; the excess moisture retained by PPWF applied to heavy clay soil favored the development of soil-borne pathogens. Other mulch materials should be further investigated for the production of <i>S. montana</i> on heavy clay soil.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/2/147winter savorycultivationfertilizationplanting densitypermeable mulch |
| spellingShingle | Snežana Mrđan Tatjana Marković Tihomir Predić Ana Dragumilo Vladimir Filipović Željana Prijić Milan Lukić Dragoja Radanović <i>Satureja montana</i> L. Cultivated under Polypropylene Woven Fabric on Clay-Textured Soil in Dry Farming Conditions Horticulturae winter savory cultivation fertilization planting density permeable mulch |
| title | <i>Satureja montana</i> L. Cultivated under Polypropylene Woven Fabric on Clay-Textured Soil in Dry Farming Conditions |
| title_full | <i>Satureja montana</i> L. Cultivated under Polypropylene Woven Fabric on Clay-Textured Soil in Dry Farming Conditions |
| title_fullStr | <i>Satureja montana</i> L. Cultivated under Polypropylene Woven Fabric on Clay-Textured Soil in Dry Farming Conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Satureja montana</i> L. Cultivated under Polypropylene Woven Fabric on Clay-Textured Soil in Dry Farming Conditions |
| title_short | <i>Satureja montana</i> L. Cultivated under Polypropylene Woven Fabric on Clay-Textured Soil in Dry Farming Conditions |
| title_sort | i satureja montana i l cultivated under polypropylene woven fabric on clay textured soil in dry farming conditions |
| topic | winter savory cultivation fertilization planting density permeable mulch |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/2/147 |
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