Development of sustainable strawberry production in closed cultivation systems: Effects of bagasse biochar on morphological and physiological attributes, yield and autotoxic changes.

Strawberry is considered one of the most important small fruits with a high nutritional content. Nowadays, it is cultivated globally using various greenhouse cultivation techniques, adapting to different climatic conditions. Meanwhile, it is essential to address challenges in closed hydroponic systems and finding effective solutions to enhance the production and to lower the level of autotoxin materials in the root substrate.

Variations in photoperiods and their impact on yield, photosynthesis and secondary metabolite production in basil microgreens.

Background: The effects of different photoperiods on plant phytochemical synthesis can be improved by adjusting the daily light integral. Photoperiod is one of the most important environmental factors that control growth, plant's internal rhythm and the synthesis of secondary metabolites. Information about the appropriate standard in terms of photoperiod for growing basil microgreens as one of the most important medicinal plants is limited.

Can be used to enhance the yield and nutrient uptake of cv "Lollo Rosso" in floating systems?

An experiment was performed to evaluate the effect of MVT801 combined with different ratios of nutrient solution (NR) (25%, 50%, and 100%) on the growth and physiological traits of "Lollo Rosso" plants cultivated in floating systems. Inoculation of lettuce plants with MVT801 (T) in a floating system improves biometric properties, photosynthetic parameters, and nutrient uptake compared with uninoculated treatment (T). The results clearly showed that in T, despite a 50% reduction in the ratio of nutrient solution, no significant difference was observed in the growth and photosynthesis characteristics and nutrient uptake in "Lollo Rosso" leaves compared with a complete nutrient solution treatment (100%), which is one of the notable results of this study.

Management of Secondary Metabolite Synthesis and Biomass in Basil ( L.) Microgreens Using Different Continuous-Spectrum LED Lights.

Different LED light spectra (LS) are absorbed by different plant photoreceptors and can control biomass and plant secondary metabolite synthesis. In this study, the effects of continuous-spectrum LED lights (red, blue, white, red + blue, and 12 h blue + 12 h red) on the production value, antioxidant compounds, and biomass of basil ( L.) microgreens (Red Rubin, Violeto, and Kapoor cultivars and the Ablagh genotype) were investigated.

Biochemical Compounds, Antioxidant Capacity, Leaf Color Profile and Yield of Basil sp.) Microgreens in Floating System.

Basil is a great source of phytochemicals such as polyphenols, vitamin C, anthocyanin, and flavonoids. In this work, the biochemical compounds, antioxidant capacity, leaf color profile, and yield of 21 cultivars and genotypes of basil microgreen were investigated. Results showed that the highest antioxidant potential composite index (APCI) was measured in Persian Ablagh genotype (70.