Enhancement of Yield, Phytochemical Content and Biological Activity of a Leafy Vegetable (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L. var. <i>cycla</i>) by Using Organic Amendments as an Alternative to Chemical Fertilizer

This study evaluates the effect of a chemical fertilizer (ammonium nitrate), a compost (vermicompost from cattle manure) and two biochars (from vine prunings and wood chips, respectively), applied to the soil alone or in mixture, on the yield, phytochemical content and biological activity of <i&g...

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Main Authors: Angela Libutti, Daniela Russo, Ludovica Lela, Maria Ponticelli, Luigi Milella, Anna Rita Rivelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/3/569