The Effects of Using Sulfur and Organic Bedding on the Content of Macro- and Micronutrients and Biologically Active Substances in Winter Garlic Bulbs
Sulfur (S) directly influences the proper development, yield, and biological value of <i>Allium sativum</i>. The sulfuric forms of S are easily leached from the soil due to poor sorption. In this context, we looked at to what extent application of S and biomass of catch crops (CCs) left...
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| description | Sulfur (S) directly influences the proper development, yield, and biological value of <i>Allium sativum</i>. The sulfuric forms of S are easily leached from the soil due to poor sorption. In this context, we looked at to what extent application of S and biomass of catch crops (CCs) left until spring would cause an increase in the yield; we also looked at the macro- and micronutrient content of garlic plants. The experimental factors included applications of 0 and 20 kg ha<sup>−1</sup> S to CCs consisting of <i>Trifolium alexandrinum</i>, <i>Raphamus sativus</i> var. <i>oleiformis</i>, <i>Fagopyrum esculentum</i>, <i>Sinapis alba</i>, and control. The bulbs contained more dry matter and macro- and micronutrients (N, P, K, S, Zn, and Fe) than those without S. Garlic plants cultivated with S accumulated more glutathione and total phenolic acids (TPA), and the extracts showed greater antioxidant activity (AA) than those cultivated without S. In 2019 and 2020, the cultivation of winter garlic with S, in combination with clover contributed to an increase in the content of dry matter, S, TPA, AA in bulbs. In the cultivation with fodder radish garlic plants accumulated more nitrogen (N), S, TPA, AA and glutathione in bulbs. In those cultivated with buckwheat, garlic contained more TPA, AA, glutathione, and with mustard more TPA and AA. However, further research is needed to select the species of CC and to determine the S dose to be applied in the effective biofortification of garlic in a sustainable agriculture system. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b5006119e6084371b9729431b77cdf882023-11-21T17:24:37ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722021-04-0111539910.3390/agriculture11050399The Effects of Using Sulfur and Organic Bedding on the Content of Macro- and Micronutrients and Biologically Active Substances in Winter Garlic BulbsAndrzej Sałata0Halina Buczkowska1Rafał Papliński2Anna Rutkowska3Department of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, PolandCentral Research Laboratory, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, PolandSulfur (S) directly influences the proper development, yield, and biological value of <i>Allium sativum</i>. The sulfuric forms of S are easily leached from the soil due to poor sorption. In this context, we looked at to what extent application of S and biomass of catch crops (CCs) left until spring would cause an increase in the yield; we also looked at the macro- and micronutrient content of garlic plants. The experimental factors included applications of 0 and 20 kg ha<sup>−1</sup> S to CCs consisting of <i>Trifolium alexandrinum</i>, <i>Raphamus sativus</i> var. <i>oleiformis</i>, <i>Fagopyrum esculentum</i>, <i>Sinapis alba</i>, and control. The bulbs contained more dry matter and macro- and micronutrients (N, P, K, S, Zn, and Fe) than those without S. Garlic plants cultivated with S accumulated more glutathione and total phenolic acids (TPA), and the extracts showed greater antioxidant activity (AA) than those cultivated without S. In 2019 and 2020, the cultivation of winter garlic with S, in combination with clover contributed to an increase in the content of dry matter, S, TPA, AA in bulbs. In the cultivation with fodder radish garlic plants accumulated more nitrogen (N), S, TPA, AA and glutathione in bulbs. In those cultivated with buckwheat, garlic contained more TPA, AA, glutathione, and with mustard more TPA and AA. However, further research is needed to select the species of CC and to determine the S dose to be applied in the effective biofortification of garlic in a sustainable agriculture system.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/5/399<i>Allium sativum</i>sulfurcover cropsbiological valuemacro- and micronutrientsglutathione |
| spellingShingle | Andrzej Sałata Halina Buczkowska Rafał Papliński Anna Rutkowska The Effects of Using Sulfur and Organic Bedding on the Content of Macro- and Micronutrients and Biologically Active Substances in Winter Garlic Bulbs Agriculture <i>Allium sativum</i> sulfur cover crops biological value macro- and micronutrients glutathione |
| title | The Effects of Using Sulfur and Organic Bedding on the Content of Macro- and Micronutrients and Biologically Active Substances in Winter Garlic Bulbs |
| title_full | The Effects of Using Sulfur and Organic Bedding on the Content of Macro- and Micronutrients and Biologically Active Substances in Winter Garlic Bulbs |
| title_fullStr | The Effects of Using Sulfur and Organic Bedding on the Content of Macro- and Micronutrients and Biologically Active Substances in Winter Garlic Bulbs |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effects of Using Sulfur and Organic Bedding on the Content of Macro- and Micronutrients and Biologically Active Substances in Winter Garlic Bulbs |
| title_short | The Effects of Using Sulfur and Organic Bedding on the Content of Macro- and Micronutrients and Biologically Active Substances in Winter Garlic Bulbs |
| title_sort | effects of using sulfur and organic bedding on the content of macro and micronutrients and biologically active substances in winter garlic bulbs |
| topic | <i>Allium sativum</i> sulfur cover crops biological value macro- and micronutrients glutathione |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/5/399 |
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