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Sodininkystė ir Daržininkystė, 2006

19992006 m. Lietuvos sodininkystës ir darþininkystës institute tirtos deðimties introdukuotø veis... more 19992006 m. Lietuvos sodininkystës ir darþininkystës institute tirtos deðimties introdukuotø veisliø obelø (Malus domestica Borkh.) biologinës savybës. Ávertinta vaismedþiø su M.26 poskiepiu (4 x 2,5 m) fenologija, þiedø ir ûgliø paðalimas, vaismedþiø augumas, atsparumas rauplëms (Venturia inaequalis (Cke) Wint.), filostiktozei (Phyllosticta mali Pr. at Del.), vëþiui (Nectria galligena Bres.) bei fotosintezës pigmentø kiekis. Nustatyta, kad anksèiausiai þydëti baigia Bolotovskoje, vëliausiai Antej, Katja, Kovalenkovskoje, Kurnakovskoje ir Sveþestj vaismedþiai. Nuo pavasario ðalnø maþiausiai nukenèia Katja vaismedþiø þiedai. Iðtvermingi þiemà yra Pamiatj Siubarovoj obelø ûgliai. Maþiausiai augios yra Sveþestj ir Delikates obelys. Rauplëms imunios Bolotovskoje, Jubiliar ir Sveþestj obelys. Filostiktozei atsparios Katja, Kovalenkovskoje, Kurnakovskoje bei Verbnoje, vëþiui Sveþestj obelys. Didþiausias fotosintezës pigmentø kiekis nustatytas veisliø Sveþestj ir Antej lapuose, o maþiausias Kurnakovskoje. Reikðminiai þodþiai: augumas, atsparumas ligoms, fenologija, fotosintezës pigmentai, obelys, veislës. Ávadas. Obelys (Malus domestica Borkh.) yra pagrindinë pasaulio verslinës sodininkystës kultûra. Lietuvoje jos uþima 76 proc. visø auginamø vaismedþiø ploto

Folia Horticulturae, 2005

Folia Horticulturae, Apr 30, 2015

Apples are rich in components that are important for human health, such as polyphenols, organic a... more Apples are rich in components that are important for human health, such as polyphenols, organic acids and microelements, but their chemical composition varies with different apple cultivars. We aimed to find out if there is any superiority in traditionally grown apple cultivars in terms of their fruits' bioactive components content. Juice from two traditionally grown apple cultivars, 'Mutsu' and 'Reinette Simirenko', was compared to eight popular apple cultivars, 'Jonagold', 'Jonagold Decosta', 'Jonica', 'Šampion', 'Gloster', 'Elise', 'Golden Delicious' and 'Rubin', and the results are presented. In the study we determined several major and minor nutrient elements, organic acids, phenolic content as well as the antioxidant activity of apple juice made from different cultivars, both modern and traditionally grown. Antioxidant activity determined as FRAP varied from 1.12 ('Elise') to 12.10 ('Jonagold') mmol Fe dm-3. The concentration of polyphenols fell between 0.16 ('Elise') and 1.30 ('Jonagold') mg ml-1 gallic acid equivalent. Malic acid concentration was highest in 'Reinette Simirenko' and 'Mutsu' (6.58 and 5.84 g dm-3 , respectively) and lowest for 'Jonagold' (3.73 g dm-3). The microelement concentrations for the apple cultivar juices were as follows: 8-24 mg dm-3 for Na, 567-1022 mg dm-3 for K, 26.9-59.4 mg dm-3 for Mg and 0.105-0.201 mg dm-3 for Zn. Statistical analysis confirmed a highly positive correlation between total polyphenols and antioxidant activity (r = 0.98, p = 0.001). The study revealed that modern apples had the same or higher value of bioactive compounds in comparison to the older varieties. The highest pro-health activity among the investigated apple cultivars was found in the 'Jonagold' and 'Rubin' cultivars. Other studied cultivars-with the exception of the older ones, 'Reinette Simirenko' and 'Mutsu'-had much smaller pro-health activity. Therefore, 'Reinette Simirenko' and 'Mutsu' can be a worthwhile alternative for consumers in the future.

Abstract The nutritional quality of food raised by organic farming in comparison with conventiona... more Abstract The nutritional quality of food raised by organic farming in comparison with conventional farming is a current topic that arouses interest and generates discussion. The aim of the chapter is to present the current state of the art on organic cultivation method effects on fruit quality and to review present comparative nutritional studies on organic versus conventional fruits. Among different factors distinguishing these two agricultural systems, the soil cultivation and a fertilization routine are one of the most spectacular. Therefore, this part presents the review of a relevant literature on the impact of organic cultivation method on fruit quality. It also pays attention to different scientific study attitudes on organically cultivated fruits in respect of their nutritional properties in a bromatological sense. Some issues on the methodological aspects of such comparative studies are also presented. In line with several reports on organic fruit quality, the data obtained from a wide evaluation of Polish organic versus conventional crops are compared and discussed. This comparative study covered 66 neighboring pairs of organic/conventional fields with 3 evaluated fruit tree species. The data on dry matter, sugar, organic acids, and polyphenol content are provided, along with a special respect to mineral content of fruits.

Engineering for Rural Development, May 23, 2018

In Poland seeds from grape are a waste product that is not used as a source of valuable substance... more In Poland seeds from grape are a waste product that is not used as a source of valuable substances for humans. The main aim of this study was to obtain and analyze the oil from the seeds of seven grape cultivars from the Garlicki Lamus vineyard located in Garlica Murowana (near Krakow, Poland, coordinates: 19º56'E, 50º08'N). Our work is presenting estimation of the percentage content of oil and fatty acid composition derived from cultivars of grape seed (Leon Millot, Jutrzenka, Bianca, Regent, Seyval Blanc, Marechal Foch, Sibera). In samples the following fatty acids have been determined: C18:2 from 76.69 % (Bianca) to 81.33 % (Marechal Foch), C18:1 from 10.67 % (Marechal Foch) to 14.15 % (Sibera), C16:0-from 5.05 % (Seyval Blanc) to 7.40 % (Bianca), C18:0 (stearic acid) from 2.10 % (Sibera) to 3.16 % (Seyval Blanc). On the other hand, the lowest concentration was found for C18:3, the presence of which in measurable amounts was found in four of the seven analyzed vine varieties (Bianca, Regent, Seyval Blanc, Sibera). Also the percentage of the oil obtained from the seeds of the analyzed samples was measured. The maximal concentration of oil was obtained for Sibera (12.70 ± 0.88 %) cultivar and the smallest for Marechal Foch (6.48 ± 0.49 %). Seeds obtained from grape pomace can provide excellent raw material for the oil, which can be used in many branches of industry. Extracts from the oil were tested for the content of total polyphenols level from 34.7mg•l-1 (Marechal Foch) to 85.1 mg•l-1 (Seyval Blanc) and total antioxidant status, which was determined by the FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power) method from 19.72 µmolFe 2+ •l-1 (Marechal Foch) to 817.64 µmolFe 2+ •l-1 (Sibera). In addition, antioxidant capacity was measured, using the method of reduction of DPPH radical reduction. The lowest activity was measured for Regent (4.65 %) and the highest for Marechal Foch (11.62 %). There has also been strong antioxidant potential for two of the seven studied grape seed cultivars-Seyval Blanc and Sibera.

Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 2009

The aim of our two-year study (2004-05) was to assess the effects of different foliar fertilizers... more The aim of our two-year study (2004-05) was to assess the effects of different foliar fertilizers (calcium chloride, Kalcisal, Kalcisal+Kalcifos and Sanisal) on fruit mineral content. The paper also presents the distribution of some macronutrients (N, K, Mg and Ca) in different parts of ‘Conference’ pears. The treatments consisted of five foliar sprays (at the rate of 0.17% Ca) in two week intervals followed by five (at the rate of 0.35% Ca) in one-week intervals. After 120 days of storage, fruits from the treatments were divided into: peel, calyx end, basal end, and outer part of flesh. Each of them was analyzed to assess the contents of nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and calcium. The mineral content of investigated fruits was strongly affected by fertilizers used as well as by the season. Fruits from non-treated trees contained the lowest amounts of macronutrients (average data of four fruit parts). The higher amounts of potassium, magnesium and calcium was found in 2004. In 2004 the highest concentration of calcium was proved for fruits sprayed with Kalcisal (125.5 mg Ca kg f.w.), and in 2005 for calcium chloride (101.3 mg kg f.w.). The K/Ca ratio varied from 16 to 35 and 21 to 35 for 2004 and 2005, respectively. As far as K/Ca ratio is concerned, no significant differences between pears sprayed with CaCl2 or Kalcisal in comparison to control was found. On the contrary, in both years of the study, the higher K/Ca ratio for Kalcisal+Kalcifos and Sanisal treatments was noted. Sanisal and Kalcisal+Kalcifos significantly increased N/Ca fruit ratio in 2005, as well as Mg/Ca ratio in all seasons. An analysis of average data for all treatments revealed the highest concentration of investigated macroelements in the peel of fruits. The lowest calcium accumulation was recorded in samples taken near the calyx, and in the outer part of the flesh. The lowest N/Ca, K/Ca and Mg/Ca fruit ratios were investigated for peel, whereas the highest – near the calyx end.

Sodininkystė ir Daržininkystė, 2006

Folia Horticulturae, 2000

Folia Horticulturae. Suplement, 2003

Sodininkystė ir Daržininkystė, 2006

19992006 m. Lietuvos sodininkystës ir darþininkystës institute tirtos deðimties introdukuotø veis... more 19992006 m. Lietuvos sodininkystës ir darþininkystës institute tirtos deðimties introdukuotø veisliø obelø (Malus domestica Borkh.) biologinës savybës. Ávertinta vaismedþiø su M.26 poskiepiu (4 x 2,5 m) fenologija, þiedø ir ûgliø paðalimas, vaismedþiø augumas, atsparumas rauplëms (Venturia inaequalis (Cke) Wint.), filostiktozei (Phyllosticta mali Pr. at Del.), vëþiui (Nectria galligena Bres.) bei fotosintezës pigmentø kiekis. Nustatyta, kad anksèiausiai þydëti baigia Bolotovskoje, vëliausiai Antej, Katja, Kovalenkovskoje, Kurnakovskoje ir Sveþestj vaismedþiai. Nuo pavasario ðalnø maþiausiai nukenèia Katja vaismedþiø þiedai. Iðtvermingi þiemà yra Pamiatj Siubarovoj obelø ûgliai. Maþiausiai augios yra Sveþestj ir Delikates obelys. Rauplëms imunios Bolotovskoje, Jubiliar ir Sveþestj obelys. Filostiktozei atsparios Katja, Kovalenkovskoje, Kurnakovskoje bei Verbnoje, vëþiui Sveþestj obelys. Didþiausias fotosintezës pigmentø kiekis nustatytas veisliø Sveþestj ir Antej lapuose, o maþiausias Kurnakovskoje. Reikðminiai þodþiai: augumas, atsparumas ligoms, fenologija, fotosintezës pigmentai, obelys, veislës. Ávadas. Obelys (Malus domestica Borkh.) yra pagrindinë pasaulio verslinës sodininkystës kultûra. Lietuvoje jos uþima 76 proc. visø auginamø vaismedþiø ploto

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum-hortorum Cultus, 2005

The paper presents the results of chemical analyses of different organs of 'Jonica' apple trees. ... more The paper presents the results of chemical analyses of different organs of 'Jonica' apple trees. The trees were dwarfed with: rootstocks (M.9 and P60), and additionally, with bark grafting (in normal and inverted position), microinterstocks (M.9, P22, M.27) and retardant (Paclobutrazol). Microinterstock is an additional way of dwarfing, where a ring of bark taken from dwarfing rootstock is grafted on the tree's trunk. In the years 1996-1999 fruit, leaf, wood, bark and root samples of each treatment were collected. After washing, samples were dried, grounded and subjected to mineralization and analised for calcium by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The highest concentration of Ca was noted in the bark of investigated trees (1.53% d.w.). Relatively high concentration of Ca was noted in leaves and roots (0.98% d.w. and 0.48% d.w. respectively). The lowest content was noted in wood and friuts (0.09% d.w. and 0.02% d.w.). Analised rootstocks did not affect significantly the leaves calcium content. On the contrary rootstocks influenced fruit Ca ammounts; the lower Ca content was noted in fruits from trees grafted on P60 rootstock. Bark graftage or microinterstocks did not influenced or lowered Ca fruit content. The only exception was microinterstock P22 which significantly increased fruit Ca ammounts. No correlation between leaf and fruit Ca content was found. Bark grafting and microinterstocks decreased root Ca content. This effect was especially evident in the first year after grafting.

Postępy Fitoterapii, Oct 20, 2011

PrzeCiWDrObnOustrOjOWe Działanie Derenia suMMarY a lot of Cornaceae family plants are used in a t... more PrzeCiWDrObnOustrOjOWe Działanie Derenia suMMarY a lot of Cornaceae family plants are used in a traditional medicine. Few studies described its antimicrobial activity, but only bark and fruit extracts were investigated so far. in our study ethanol or methanol extracts from different part of cornelian cherry: bark, fruits, leaves and seeds were used to evaluate their activity against 4 species of bacteria: Gram-positive-staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes, Gram-negative-escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and 3 species of fungi-Candida albicans, aspergillus fumigatus, trichophyton mentagrophytes. it was found that the highest antimicrobial activity obtained with disc-diffusion method revealed leaves and seeds extracts against s. aureus and C. albicans with diameters of inhibition zones between 10-15 mm. s. pyogenes and t. mentagrophytes were resistant to all extracts. in case of P. aeruginosa and e. coli the most effective was ethanol seed extracts. Our results show cornelian cherry as one from small know plants with interesting properties. this effect can be useful as new potential method of food protection before biological damage and also as new type of antibacterial and antifungal drugs.

Bromatologia i Chemia Toksykologiczna, 2012

Journal of Plant Nutrition, Nov 9, 2015

ABSTRACT Apple seedlings cv. Antonovka were grown in soil taken from an orchard with a distinctiv... more ABSTRACT Apple seedlings cv. Antonovka were grown in soil taken from an orchard with a distinctive specific apple replant disease. The influence of the different available soil phosphorus (P) level (0, 20, 40 and 80 mg P dm−3 of soil) and arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi (AMF) inoculation on the vegetative growth, chlorophyll fluorescence, and the frequency of mycorrhizae were assessed. Moreover, leaf and root mineral composition was ascertained by means of the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) method. The inoculation with AMF influenced seedlings growth as well as the biomass production and partitioning. The method of inoculation (granular, quick root dip or irrigation) had a great impact on the frequency of mycorrhizae (83.3, 98.8 and 100%, respectively) as well as on the abundance of arbuscules (36.4, 62.9 and 67.3%) as compared to the control (11.7%). The beneficial effect of AMF on leaf PSII efficiency was established. AMF inoculated plants had a significantly higher content of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and boron (N, K, P and B) in the shoots and a higher content of nitrogen, sulfur, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and titanium (N, S, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo and Ti) in the roots. Although roots showed a higher concentration of aluminium, barium, lithium, cadmium, lead and vanadium (Al, Ba, Li, Cd, Pb, and V) but upon AMF inoculation, the concentration of these cations was much lower.

Water, Nov 27, 2020

The effect of watering basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) with water treated with low-pressure, low-temp... more The effect of watering basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) with water treated with low-pressure, low-temperature glow plasma of low frequency (LPGP) on growth habits and plant metabolites was tested. Watering with the LPGP treated water was beneficial for sprouting basil seeds. Watering with non-treated water was advantageous solely for the number of leaves per plant and mass of one leaf. Watering with the LPGP treated water in contact with the air (LPGPA), nitrogen (LPGPN), carbon dioxide (LPGPC), and methane (LPGPM) increased the total yield of collected essential oil by 40%, 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively. Watering with water treated under molecular oxygen (LPGPO) decreased that yield by 12.5%. A diverse effect of particular kinds of the LPGP treated water upon the composition of isolated essential oil was also noted.

Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities, Sep 30, 2018

Acta horticulturae, Mar 1, 2012

The aim of the study was an assessment of some important fruit nutraceutical parameters of Vitis ... more The aim of the study was an assessment of some important fruit nutraceutical parameters of Vitis vinifera cultivars grown in southern Poland. The material used for this experiment were five grapevine cultivars: 'Jutrzenka', 'Seyval Blanc', 'Rondo', 'Marechal Foch' and 'Muskat Odeski'. Organic acids content using isotachophoresis, soluble solids content, total polyphenols, Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power and elements: Ca, K, Na and Zn were measured. Among the investigated cultivars 'Marechal Foch' and 'Rondo' (red fruits) were the richest in polyphenols (36,8 and 30,1 g GAE L-1 respectively), FRAP (16210 and 6585 μmol Fe L-1), as well as measured elements. The white berry cultivar 'Jutrzenka' had its parameters closer to red berries than to white ones. 'Seyval Blanc' revealed the lowest content of measured parameters.

Sodininkystė ir Daržininkystė, 2006

19992006 m. Lietuvos sodininkystës ir darþininkystës institute tirtos deðimties introdukuotø veis... more 19992006 m. Lietuvos sodininkystës ir darþininkystës institute tirtos deðimties introdukuotø veisliø obelø (Malus domestica Borkh.) biologinës savybës. Ávertinta vaismedþiø su M.26 poskiepiu (4 x 2,5 m) fenologija, þiedø ir ûgliø paðalimas, vaismedþiø augumas, atsparumas rauplëms (Venturia inaequalis (Cke) Wint.), filostiktozei (Phyllosticta mali Pr. at Del.), vëþiui (Nectria galligena Bres.) bei fotosintezës pigmentø kiekis. Nustatyta, kad anksèiausiai þydëti baigia Bolotovskoje, vëliausiai Antej, Katja, Kovalenkovskoje, Kurnakovskoje ir Sveþestj vaismedþiai. Nuo pavasario ðalnø maþiausiai nukenèia Katja vaismedþiø þiedai. Iðtvermingi þiemà yra Pamiatj Siubarovoj obelø ûgliai. Maþiausiai augios yra Sveþestj ir Delikates obelys. Rauplëms imunios Bolotovskoje, Jubiliar ir Sveþestj obelys. Filostiktozei atsparios Katja, Kovalenkovskoje, Kurnakovskoje bei Verbnoje, vëþiui Sveþestj obelys. Didþiausias fotosintezës pigmentø kiekis nustatytas veisliø Sveþestj ir Antej lapuose, o maþiausias Kurnakovskoje. Reikðminiai þodþiai: augumas, atsparumas ligoms, fenologija, fotosintezës pigmentai, obelys, veislës. Ávadas. Obelys (Malus domestica Borkh.) yra pagrindinë pasaulio verslinës sodininkystës kultûra. Lietuvoje jos uþima 76 proc. visø auginamø vaismedþiø ploto

Folia Horticulturae, 2005

Folia Horticulturae, Apr 30, 2015

Apples are rich in components that are important for human health, such as polyphenols, organic a... more Apples are rich in components that are important for human health, such as polyphenols, organic acids and microelements, but their chemical composition varies with different apple cultivars. We aimed to find out if there is any superiority in traditionally grown apple cultivars in terms of their fruits' bioactive components content. Juice from two traditionally grown apple cultivars, 'Mutsu' and 'Reinette Simirenko', was compared to eight popular apple cultivars, 'Jonagold', 'Jonagold Decosta', 'Jonica', 'Šampion', 'Gloster', 'Elise', 'Golden Delicious' and 'Rubin', and the results are presented. In the study we determined several major and minor nutrient elements, organic acids, phenolic content as well as the antioxidant activity of apple juice made from different cultivars, both modern and traditionally grown. Antioxidant activity determined as FRAP varied from 1.12 ('Elise') to 12.10 ('Jonagold') mmol Fe dm-3. The concentration of polyphenols fell between 0.16 ('Elise') and 1.30 ('Jonagold') mg ml-1 gallic acid equivalent. Malic acid concentration was highest in 'Reinette Simirenko' and 'Mutsu' (6.58 and 5.84 g dm-3 , respectively) and lowest for 'Jonagold' (3.73 g dm-3). The microelement concentrations for the apple cultivar juices were as follows: 8-24 mg dm-3 for Na, 567-1022 mg dm-3 for K, 26.9-59.4 mg dm-3 for Mg and 0.105-0.201 mg dm-3 for Zn. Statistical analysis confirmed a highly positive correlation between total polyphenols and antioxidant activity (r = 0.98, p = 0.001). The study revealed that modern apples had the same or higher value of bioactive compounds in comparison to the older varieties. The highest pro-health activity among the investigated apple cultivars was found in the 'Jonagold' and 'Rubin' cultivars. Other studied cultivars-with the exception of the older ones, 'Reinette Simirenko' and 'Mutsu'-had much smaller pro-health activity. Therefore, 'Reinette Simirenko' and 'Mutsu' can be a worthwhile alternative for consumers in the future.

Abstract The nutritional quality of food raised by organic farming in comparison with conventiona... more Abstract The nutritional quality of food raised by organic farming in comparison with conventional farming is a current topic that arouses interest and generates discussion. The aim of the chapter is to present the current state of the art on organic cultivation method effects on fruit quality and to review present comparative nutritional studies on organic versus conventional fruits. Among different factors distinguishing these two agricultural systems, the soil cultivation and a fertilization routine are one of the most spectacular. Therefore, this part presents the review of a relevant literature on the impact of organic cultivation method on fruit quality. It also pays attention to different scientific study attitudes on organically cultivated fruits in respect of their nutritional properties in a bromatological sense. Some issues on the methodological aspects of such comparative studies are also presented. In line with several reports on organic fruit quality, the data obtained from a wide evaluation of Polish organic versus conventional crops are compared and discussed. This comparative study covered 66 neighboring pairs of organic/conventional fields with 3 evaluated fruit tree species. The data on dry matter, sugar, organic acids, and polyphenol content are provided, along with a special respect to mineral content of fruits.

Engineering for Rural Development, May 23, 2018

In Poland seeds from grape are a waste product that is not used as a source of valuable substance... more In Poland seeds from grape are a waste product that is not used as a source of valuable substances for humans. The main aim of this study was to obtain and analyze the oil from the seeds of seven grape cultivars from the Garlicki Lamus vineyard located in Garlica Murowana (near Krakow, Poland, coordinates: 19º56'E, 50º08'N). Our work is presenting estimation of the percentage content of oil and fatty acid composition derived from cultivars of grape seed (Leon Millot, Jutrzenka, Bianca, Regent, Seyval Blanc, Marechal Foch, Sibera). In samples the following fatty acids have been determined: C18:2 from 76.69 % (Bianca) to 81.33 % (Marechal Foch), C18:1 from 10.67 % (Marechal Foch) to 14.15 % (Sibera), C16:0-from 5.05 % (Seyval Blanc) to 7.40 % (Bianca), C18:0 (stearic acid) from 2.10 % (Sibera) to 3.16 % (Seyval Blanc). On the other hand, the lowest concentration was found for C18:3, the presence of which in measurable amounts was found in four of the seven analyzed vine varieties (Bianca, Regent, Seyval Blanc, Sibera). Also the percentage of the oil obtained from the seeds of the analyzed samples was measured. The maximal concentration of oil was obtained for Sibera (12.70 ± 0.88 %) cultivar and the smallest for Marechal Foch (6.48 ± 0.49 %). Seeds obtained from grape pomace can provide excellent raw material for the oil, which can be used in many branches of industry. Extracts from the oil were tested for the content of total polyphenols level from 34.7mg•l-1 (Marechal Foch) to 85.1 mg•l-1 (Seyval Blanc) and total antioxidant status, which was determined by the FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power) method from 19.72 µmolFe 2+ •l-1 (Marechal Foch) to 817.64 µmolFe 2+ •l-1 (Sibera). In addition, antioxidant capacity was measured, using the method of reduction of DPPH radical reduction. The lowest activity was measured for Regent (4.65 %) and the highest for Marechal Foch (11.62 %). There has also been strong antioxidant potential for two of the seven studied grape seed cultivars-Seyval Blanc and Sibera.

Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 2009

The aim of our two-year study (2004-05) was to assess the effects of different foliar fertilizers... more The aim of our two-year study (2004-05) was to assess the effects of different foliar fertilizers (calcium chloride, Kalcisal, Kalcisal+Kalcifos and Sanisal) on fruit mineral content. The paper also presents the distribution of some macronutrients (N, K, Mg and Ca) in different parts of ‘Conference’ pears. The treatments consisted of five foliar sprays (at the rate of 0.17% Ca) in two week intervals followed by five (at the rate of 0.35% Ca) in one-week intervals. After 120 days of storage, fruits from the treatments were divided into: peel, calyx end, basal end, and outer part of flesh. Each of them was analyzed to assess the contents of nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and calcium. The mineral content of investigated fruits was strongly affected by fertilizers used as well as by the season. Fruits from non-treated trees contained the lowest amounts of macronutrients (average data of four fruit parts). The higher amounts of potassium, magnesium and calcium was found in 2004. In 2004 the highest concentration of calcium was proved for fruits sprayed with Kalcisal (125.5 mg Ca kg f.w.), and in 2005 for calcium chloride (101.3 mg kg f.w.). The K/Ca ratio varied from 16 to 35 and 21 to 35 for 2004 and 2005, respectively. As far as K/Ca ratio is concerned, no significant differences between pears sprayed with CaCl2 or Kalcisal in comparison to control was found. On the contrary, in both years of the study, the higher K/Ca ratio for Kalcisal+Kalcifos and Sanisal treatments was noted. Sanisal and Kalcisal+Kalcifos significantly increased N/Ca fruit ratio in 2005, as well as Mg/Ca ratio in all seasons. An analysis of average data for all treatments revealed the highest concentration of investigated macroelements in the peel of fruits. The lowest calcium accumulation was recorded in samples taken near the calyx, and in the outer part of the flesh. The lowest N/Ca, K/Ca and Mg/Ca fruit ratios were investigated for peel, whereas the highest – near the calyx end.

Sodininkystė ir Daržininkystė, 2006

Folia Horticulturae, 2000

Folia Horticulturae. Suplement, 2003

Sodininkystė ir Daržininkystė, 2006

19992006 m. Lietuvos sodininkystës ir darþininkystës institute tirtos deðimties introdukuotø veis... more 19992006 m. Lietuvos sodininkystës ir darþininkystës institute tirtos deðimties introdukuotø veisliø obelø (Malus domestica Borkh.) biologinës savybës. Ávertinta vaismedþiø su M.26 poskiepiu (4 x 2,5 m) fenologija, þiedø ir ûgliø paðalimas, vaismedþiø augumas, atsparumas rauplëms (Venturia inaequalis (Cke) Wint.), filostiktozei (Phyllosticta mali Pr. at Del.), vëþiui (Nectria galligena Bres.) bei fotosintezës pigmentø kiekis. Nustatyta, kad anksèiausiai þydëti baigia Bolotovskoje, vëliausiai Antej, Katja, Kovalenkovskoje, Kurnakovskoje ir Sveþestj vaismedþiai. Nuo pavasario ðalnø maþiausiai nukenèia Katja vaismedþiø þiedai. Iðtvermingi þiemà yra Pamiatj Siubarovoj obelø ûgliai. Maþiausiai augios yra Sveþestj ir Delikates obelys. Rauplëms imunios Bolotovskoje, Jubiliar ir Sveþestj obelys. Filostiktozei atsparios Katja, Kovalenkovskoje, Kurnakovskoje bei Verbnoje, vëþiui Sveþestj obelys. Didþiausias fotosintezës pigmentø kiekis nustatytas veisliø Sveþestj ir Antej lapuose, o maþiausias Kurnakovskoje. Reikðminiai þodþiai: augumas, atsparumas ligoms, fenologija, fotosintezës pigmentai, obelys, veislës. Ávadas. Obelys (Malus domestica Borkh.) yra pagrindinë pasaulio verslinës sodininkystës kultûra. Lietuvoje jos uþima 76 proc. visø auginamø vaismedþiø ploto

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum-hortorum Cultus, 2005

The paper presents the results of chemical analyses of different organs of 'Jonica' apple trees. ... more The paper presents the results of chemical analyses of different organs of 'Jonica' apple trees. The trees were dwarfed with: rootstocks (M.9 and P60), and additionally, with bark grafting (in normal and inverted position), microinterstocks (M.9, P22, M.27) and retardant (Paclobutrazol). Microinterstock is an additional way of dwarfing, where a ring of bark taken from dwarfing rootstock is grafted on the tree's trunk. In the years 1996-1999 fruit, leaf, wood, bark and root samples of each treatment were collected. After washing, samples were dried, grounded and subjected to mineralization and analised for calcium by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The highest concentration of Ca was noted in the bark of investigated trees (1.53% d.w.). Relatively high concentration of Ca was noted in leaves and roots (0.98% d.w. and 0.48% d.w. respectively). The lowest content was noted in wood and friuts (0.09% d.w. and 0.02% d.w.). Analised rootstocks did not affect significantly the leaves calcium content. On the contrary rootstocks influenced fruit Ca ammounts; the lower Ca content was noted in fruits from trees grafted on P60 rootstock. Bark graftage or microinterstocks did not influenced or lowered Ca fruit content. The only exception was microinterstock P22 which significantly increased fruit Ca ammounts. No correlation between leaf and fruit Ca content was found. Bark grafting and microinterstocks decreased root Ca content. This effect was especially evident in the first year after grafting.

Postępy Fitoterapii, Oct 20, 2011

PrzeCiWDrObnOustrOjOWe Działanie Derenia suMMarY a lot of Cornaceae family plants are used in a t... more PrzeCiWDrObnOustrOjOWe Działanie Derenia suMMarY a lot of Cornaceae family plants are used in a traditional medicine. Few studies described its antimicrobial activity, but only bark and fruit extracts were investigated so far. in our study ethanol or methanol extracts from different part of cornelian cherry: bark, fruits, leaves and seeds were used to evaluate their activity against 4 species of bacteria: Gram-positive-staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes, Gram-negative-escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and 3 species of fungi-Candida albicans, aspergillus fumigatus, trichophyton mentagrophytes. it was found that the highest antimicrobial activity obtained with disc-diffusion method revealed leaves and seeds extracts against s. aureus and C. albicans with diameters of inhibition zones between 10-15 mm. s. pyogenes and t. mentagrophytes were resistant to all extracts. in case of P. aeruginosa and e. coli the most effective was ethanol seed extracts. Our results show cornelian cherry as one from small know plants with interesting properties. this effect can be useful as new potential method of food protection before biological damage and also as new type of antibacterial and antifungal drugs.

Bromatologia i Chemia Toksykologiczna, 2012

Journal of Plant Nutrition, Nov 9, 2015

ABSTRACT Apple seedlings cv. Antonovka were grown in soil taken from an orchard with a distinctiv... more ABSTRACT Apple seedlings cv. Antonovka were grown in soil taken from an orchard with a distinctive specific apple replant disease. The influence of the different available soil phosphorus (P) level (0, 20, 40 and 80 mg P dm−3 of soil) and arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi (AMF) inoculation on the vegetative growth, chlorophyll fluorescence, and the frequency of mycorrhizae were assessed. Moreover, leaf and root mineral composition was ascertained by means of the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) method. The inoculation with AMF influenced seedlings growth as well as the biomass production and partitioning. The method of inoculation (granular, quick root dip or irrigation) had a great impact on the frequency of mycorrhizae (83.3, 98.8 and 100%, respectively) as well as on the abundance of arbuscules (36.4, 62.9 and 67.3%) as compared to the control (11.7%). The beneficial effect of AMF on leaf PSII efficiency was established. AMF inoculated plants had a significantly higher content of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and boron (N, K, P and B) in the shoots and a higher content of nitrogen, sulfur, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and titanium (N, S, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo and Ti) in the roots. Although roots showed a higher concentration of aluminium, barium, lithium, cadmium, lead and vanadium (Al, Ba, Li, Cd, Pb, and V) but upon AMF inoculation, the concentration of these cations was much lower.

Water, Nov 27, 2020

The effect of watering basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) with water treated with low-pressure, low-temp... more The effect of watering basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) with water treated with low-pressure, low-temperature glow plasma of low frequency (LPGP) on growth habits and plant metabolites was tested. Watering with the LPGP treated water was beneficial for sprouting basil seeds. Watering with non-treated water was advantageous solely for the number of leaves per plant and mass of one leaf. Watering with the LPGP treated water in contact with the air (LPGPA), nitrogen (LPGPN), carbon dioxide (LPGPC), and methane (LPGPM) increased the total yield of collected essential oil by 40%, 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively. Watering with water treated under molecular oxygen (LPGPO) decreased that yield by 12.5%. A diverse effect of particular kinds of the LPGP treated water upon the composition of isolated essential oil was also noted.

Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities, Sep 30, 2018

Acta horticulturae, Mar 1, 2012

The aim of the study was an assessment of some important fruit nutraceutical parameters of Vitis ... more The aim of the study was an assessment of some important fruit nutraceutical parameters of Vitis vinifera cultivars grown in southern Poland. The material used for this experiment were five grapevine cultivars: 'Jutrzenka', 'Seyval Blanc', 'Rondo', 'Marechal Foch' and 'Muskat Odeski'. Organic acids content using isotachophoresis, soluble solids content, total polyphenols, Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power and elements: Ca, K, Na and Zn were measured. Among the investigated cultivars 'Marechal Foch' and 'Rondo' (red fruits) were the richest in polyphenols (36,8 and 30,1 g GAE L-1 respectively), FRAP (16210 and 6585 μmol Fe L-1), as well as measured elements. The white berry cultivar 'Jutrzenka' had its parameters closer to red berries than to white ones. 'Seyval Blanc' revealed the lowest content of measured parameters.