How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior
The constant increase in the intensity of agricultural production simultaneously increases the risk of negative effects of long-term agricultural practices. By-products of agricultural, forestry, and food production, as well as other types of organic waste, can be used as raw materials in the produc...
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| author | Sandra Ečimović Mirna Velki Alma Mikuška Jelena Bažon Lucija Sara Kovačić Suzana Kristek Jurica Jović Franjo Nemet Katarina Perić Zdenko Lončarić |
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| description | The constant increase in the intensity of agricultural production simultaneously increases the risk of negative effects of long-term agricultural practices. By-products of agricultural, forestry, and food production, as well as other types of organic waste, can be used as raw materials in the production of organic fertilizers and substrates for seedling cultivation through various processes of biological stabilization. In this way, the amount of waste is reduced, which contributes to the preservation of soil fertility and the sustainable use of resources. During waste processing and the stabilization of organic matter can be improved by using earthworms (vermicomposting). The aim of this study was to determine how different substrates, composed of different components and their mixtures, affect the earthworm <i>Eisenia andrei</i>. The effects of investigated substrates on the survival and behavior of earthworms were monitored. In addition, the effect of tested substrates on acetylcholinesterase (AChE), carboxylesterase (CES), and glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity was also assessed. The results showed that the most suitable substrates were leaves with horse manure and grape pomace alone and in combination with rock wool and sawdust. The obtained results provide important information on components and mixtures that have the greatest potential in the production of organic fertilizers and substrates for growing seedlings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-840d583b22f148e9a6ddaa19001bdd712023-11-24T12:41:53ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722022-12-011212212810.3390/agriculture12122128How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm BehaviorSandra Ečimović0Mirna Velki1Alma Mikuška2Jelena Bažon3Lucija Sara Kovačić4Suzana Kristek5Jurica Jović6Franjo Nemet7Katarina Perić8Zdenko Lončarić9Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaDepartment of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaDepartment of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaDepartment of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaDepartment of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaThe constant increase in the intensity of agricultural production simultaneously increases the risk of negative effects of long-term agricultural practices. By-products of agricultural, forestry, and food production, as well as other types of organic waste, can be used as raw materials in the production of organic fertilizers and substrates for seedling cultivation through various processes of biological stabilization. In this way, the amount of waste is reduced, which contributes to the preservation of soil fertility and the sustainable use of resources. During waste processing and the stabilization of organic matter can be improved by using earthworms (vermicomposting). The aim of this study was to determine how different substrates, composed of different components and their mixtures, affect the earthworm <i>Eisenia andrei</i>. The effects of investigated substrates on the survival and behavior of earthworms were monitored. In addition, the effect of tested substrates on acetylcholinesterase (AChE), carboxylesterase (CES), and glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity was also assessed. The results showed that the most suitable substrates were leaves with horse manure and grape pomace alone and in combination with rock wool and sawdust. The obtained results provide important information on components and mixtures that have the greatest potential in the production of organic fertilizers and substrates for growing seedlings.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/12/2128organic wasteorganic fertilizersearthwormsvermicompostingseedlings |
| spellingShingle | Sandra Ečimović Mirna Velki Alma Mikuška Jelena Bažon Lucija Sara Kovačić Suzana Kristek Jurica Jović Franjo Nemet Katarina Perić Zdenko Lončarić How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior Agriculture organic waste organic fertilizers earthworms vermicomposting seedlings |
| title | How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior |
| title_full | How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior |
| title_fullStr | How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior |
| title_full_unstemmed | How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior |
| title_short | How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior |
| title_sort | how the composition of substrates for seedling production affects earthworm behavior |
| topic | organic waste organic fertilizers earthworms vermicomposting seedlings |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/12/2128 |
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