Plant Nutrition
Enhancing growth and flowering of petunia (Petunia hybrida L.) through the application of jujube biochar and vermicompost

Hassan Bayat; Mohammad Javad Vahidi; Abdulghiyas Radan

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 23 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2025.8119.1420

Abstract
  Purpose: This study investigates the enhancing growth and flowering traits of petunia (Petunia hybrida L.) through the application of biochar and vermicompost. Research Method: The experiment employed a completely randomized design with four replications in a greenhouse setting during the years of 2022-2023. ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Effect of wood vinegar on vegetative growth and nutrient uptake in two citrus rootstocks

Abbas Mirsoleimani; Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri; Hamid-Reza Boostani; Hossein Heydari

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2024, , Pages 301-316

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2024.7494.1373

Abstract
  Purpose: It is believed that wood vinegar (WV) can improve soil nutrient availability and uptake, thereby improving plant growth and development. In this study we investigate the effect of WV on the availability of macro- and micro elements in the soil and the uptake, translocation and efficiency of ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Determining an appropriate integrated nutrition system for saffron (Crocus sativus L.) cultivation as affected by maternal corm weight

Ahmad Ahmadian; Nazanin Nazari; Yaser Esmaeilian

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2024, , Pages 317-334

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2024.7242.1363

Abstract
  Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the response of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) to nutrient resources and maternal corm weights. Research method: The experiment was conducted as a split-plot based on a randomized complete block design with three replications. The main plots included four ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Influence of an exogenous application of glycine betaine and methionine on biochemical and morphological traits of basils (Ocimum basilicum L)

Mohammad Hossein Aminifard; Abbas Jorkesh; Hamide Fatemi; Samane Mohammadi

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2024, , Pages 263-276

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2024.5779.1293

Abstract
  Purpose: This experiment was carried out to examine the impacts of glycine betaine (GB) and methionine (Met) on basil plants' biochemical and morphological traits in two experiments under greenhouse conditions at Guilan University, Iran. Research method: Two completely randomized plans were used for ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Effect of compost tea on the quality promotion of sweet corn (Zea mays var. Rugosa) in organic cultivation

Tanko Bako; Iliyasu Zubairu Ali; Junaid Aminu

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 155-170

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2024.7362.1367

Abstract
  Purpose: A field experiment was designed to determine the effects of compost tea on the quality parameters of sweet corn produced without the use of mineral fertilizers. Research method: This research was conducted in the Taraba State University Teaching and Research Farm, Jalingo, Nigeria in 2023. The ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Enhancing mineral uptake and antioxidant enzymes activity of kiwifruit via foliar application of brown macroalga extract

Mahshid Ghafouri; Farhang Razavi; Masoud Arghavani; Ebrahim Abedi Gheshlaghi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 15-30

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2024.6926.1343

Abstract
  Purpose: The application of natural organic compounds without harmful environmental effects in the production of horticultural and agricultural products is considered as a new method to reduce waste before and after harvesting, increase the storage life and maintain antioxidant activity in developed ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Evaluation of the growth and status of some nutrients in pistachio seedlings treated with phosphorus under different levels of irrigation water salinity

Farhad Azarmi-Atajan; Mohammad Hassan Sayyari-Zohan; Abdollah Mirzaei

Volume 6, Issue 3 , September 2023, , Pages 261-270

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2023.6271.1314

Abstract
  Purpose: Irrigation with saline water and poor quality and fertility of the soil are the most important factors limiting the growth, establishment, and yield of pistachio trees in many pistachio farming areas of Iran. In addition, phosphorus plays an important role in plant growth, especially under environmental ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Alleviating adverse effects of salt stress in pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) by foliar spray of silicon and nano-silicon under greenhouse and field conditions

Hassan Bayat; Basireh Shahraki; Mohammad Hossein Aminifard; Farhad Azarmi-Atajan

Volume 6, Issue 3 , September 2023, , Pages 287-298

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2023.6307.1315

Abstract
  Purpose: In order to assay the impact of silicon (Si) and nano-Si on morphological and physiological traits of pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) under salt stress conditions, an experiment was conducted under greenhouse and field conditions. Research Method: The experiment was based on a completely ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Foliar potassium nitrate spray induces changes in potassium- sodium balance and biochemical mechanisms in olive (Olea europaea L. cv Chemlali) plants submitted to salt stress

Soumaya Dbara; Samia Abboud; Amani Bchir

Volume 5, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 309-322

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2022.4879.1255

Abstract
  Purpose: Nowadays with the precipitation scarcity induced by climate change, the use of non-conventional water resources in irrigation is needed such as saline water. The irrigation of salt tolerance species like olive could be adopted with potassium foliar spray. In this work we present how olive plants ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Stabilized amine nitrogen (SAN) increases tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) yield under experimental and commercial production

Sally Wilkinson; Jolyon Dodgson; Anna K Weston; David J Marks

Volume 5, Issue 2 , June 2022, , Pages 105-118

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2022.4914.1259

Abstract
  Purpose: Excessive nitrogen use for crop production leads to environmental damage, so nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) needs to be improved. Stabilized amine nitrogen (SAN) (Lono, Levity Crop Science) has been shown to increase quality and yield of several crops. This work assesses the use of SAN for tomato ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Applying biochar and different form of nitrogen: be a good agricultural practice for better yield and processing quality of potato

Tuhin Suvra Roy; Naiem Imtiaz; Rajesh Chakraborty; Bimal Chandra Kundu; Eti Chakraborty

Volume 5, Issue 2 , June 2022, , Pages 187-196

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2022.4551.1232

Abstract
  Purpose: Produced tubers with inferior quality are the main bottleneck for exporting surplus amount of potato to the importing countries. Applying nitrogen as prilled and super granule urea along with biochar may improve the yield and processing quality of potato. To generalize a partial solution, the ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Effect of phosphate solubilizing bacteria and triple superphosphate on the growth, physiological parameters and phosphorus uptake of pistachio seedlings

Farhad Azarmi-Atajan; Mohammad Hassan Sayyari-Zohan

Volume 5, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 69-78

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2022.4917.1260

Abstract
  Purpose: Considering the role of nutrient supply in plant growth, the effect of single and simultaneous application of triple superphosphate (TSP) and phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) on the growth and phosphorus uptake of pistachio seedlings were investigated. Research method: A study was conducted ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Magnetic fields and titanium dioxide nanoparticles promote saffron performance: A greenhouse experiment

Nazanin Nazari; Hassan Feizi

Volume 4, Special Issue - Recent Advances in Saffron , August 2021, , Pages 33-42

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2021.3886.1182

Abstract
  Purpose: Plants are naturally influenced by magnetic fields. On the other hand, the application of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles may improve the quantitative and qualitative traits of plants. Research method: The effect of magnetic field and nano and bulk-TiO2 was studied on the yield of saffron ...  Read More

Plant Propagation
Effect of Indol-3-butyric acid associated with Bacillus subtilis bacteria on rooting of some prunus spp rootstock hardwood cuttings

Festus Maniriho; Mehmet Aşkin; Hatice Serdar

Volume 4, Special Issue - Plant Nutrition in Horticulture , July 2021, , Pages 1-10

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2020.3335.1141

Abstract
  Purpose: To enhance the rooting ability of Prunus rootstocks byIndol-3-butyric acid (IBA) hormone associated with bacillus subtilis bacteriain greenhouse conditions. Research Method: Every 20 cuttings of each cultivar were dipped into either powder or liquid IBA with or without Bacillus subitilis. Afterward, ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Comparative analysis of pomegranates harvested from an organic orchard and a conventional one irrigated with treated wastewater

Soumaya Dbara; Messaoud Mars

Volume 4, Special Issue - Plant Nutrition in Horticulture , July 2021, , Pages 11-20

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2020.3950.1186

Abstract
  Purpose: Nowadays, the problem of water scarcity increased due to the increase of aridity, which enhances the use of non-conventional waters. The irrigation with treated wastewater was primarly developed. Research method: In the present research, we compared the quality of pomegranate fruits harvested ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Effect of boron spray at different phenological stages on fruit set, mineral composition, and carbohydrates content of three olive cultivars

Bahareh Rahmani; Mahmoud Ghasemnezhad; Reza Fotouhi Ghazvini; Akbar Forghani

Volume 4, Special Issue - Plant Nutrition in Horticulture , July 2021, , Pages 21-34

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2021.3677.1165

Abstract
  Purpose: Boron deficiency can be a limiting factor for the flowering and fruit production of olive orchards. The appropriate time for foliar spray needs to be found in each environment. Research method: Effect of foliar spray (350 mg L-1 from boric acid) after fruit harvest (Stage 1), during flower bud ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Growth trend and tolerance of Swingle citrumelo in Mazandaran calcareous soils, Iran

Ali Asadi Kangarshahi; Negin Akhlaghi Amiri

Volume 4, Special Issue - Plant Nutrition in Horticulture , July 2021, , Pages 35-48

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2020.3801.1175

Abstract
  Purpose: In this study, the response of Miyagawa Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu) on Swingle citrumelo rootstock to calcareous soils of the east of Mazandaran in Iran was investigated. Research method: The experiment was done by seven soils with different calcium carbonate (2-45%) for two years. Findings: ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Composted palm waste as an alternative of coco peat in growing media: effects on growth and nutritional status of Lily cut flower (Lilium spp.)

Sajad Heidari; Seyed Najmmaddin Mortazavi; Saeid Reezi; Ali Nikbakht

Volume 4, Special Issue - Plant Nutrition in Horticulture , July 2021, , Pages 49-66

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2021.3905.1184

Abstract
  Purpose: A greenhouse experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of the mixture of different growing media (palm trunk: resulted from palm trunk only; palm tree: resulted from all palm organs; coco peat; perlite; reused coco peat) on growth and nutrient uptake of lily cut flower. Research method: ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Responses of pepper to Alfalfa mosaic virus and manganese nutrition under greenhouse conditions: preliminary results

Seyyedeh Atefeh Hosseini; Mahdie Ghaemi; Mehdi Khayyat

Volume 4, Special Issue - Plant Nutrition in Horticulture , July 2021, , Pages 67-80

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2021.3686.1167

Abstract
  Purpose: The present research was conducted to evaluate interactive effects of manganese (Mn) and Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) on some physiological characteristics of two pepper varieties including PS301 and California Wonder under greenhouse conditions. Research Methods: Treatments included two levels ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Fertilizer effect on proximate composition and nutritive value of exotic/minor vegetable crops

Moomin - Abu; Mildred Osei-Kwarteng; Richard Atinpoore Atuna

Volume 4, Special Issue - Plant Nutrition in Horticulture , July 2021, , Pages 81-94

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2021.4096.1193

Abstract
  Purpose: A study was conducted on the effect of single-based fertilizers and compound fertilizers on the nutritive quality potential of lettuce (var. Eden), sweet pepper (var. Yellow wonder), and carrot (var. Bahia). Research method: This was accomplished following Completely Randomized Design (CRD) ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
The usage of fulvic acid and zeolite on the absorption of cadmium in Spinacia oleracea var. inermis.

Farshid Esmaeili

Volume 4, Special Issue - Plant Nutrition in Horticulture , July 2021, , Pages 95-106

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2021.3975.1189

Abstract
  Purpose: One of the problems in today's world is the pollution of the environment with heavy metals, which extraction of metals from mines, industrial and agricultural activities have caused significant pollution of soils and waters to metals. Research method: Fulvic acid at 15, 30, and 60 L ha-1 ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Influence of GA3 and boric acid foliar application on bioactive compounds and quality of pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum L.)

Farid Moradinezhad; Mina Mohammadian Moghaddam; Mehdi Khayyat

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 101-114

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2019.2370.1049

Abstract
  Purpose: The effect of foliar application of gibberellic acid and boric acid on bioactive compounds and quality of pomegranate fruit cv. Shishe-Kab was investigated. Research Method: This was accomplished through the field and laboratory experiments at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers, and mulching on growth and yield of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.)

Saleha Farjana; Md Ashraful Islam; Tamanna Haque

Volume 2, Issue 2 , September 2019, , Pages 95-104

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2019.2119.1042

Abstract
  Purpose: Cabbage is important fresh vegetable crop in most of the countries of the world. The experiment was conducted to evaluate the growth and yield of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. cv. Atlas-70) as influenced by organic and inorganic fertilizers, and mulching. Research methods: The ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Stabilising urea nitrogen enhances flowering, nitrogen use efficiency, and growth habit for stress tolerance in ornamental plants

Sally Wilkinson; Anna Weston; David Marks

Volume 2, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 13-30

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2018.1995.1036

Abstract
  Purpose: Supplying plants with nitrogen in ammonium nitrate- or urea-based fertiliser is wasteful: much is degraded before acquisition, releasing environmental pollutants. Preventing urea degradation can reduce pollution and improve crop nitrogen use efficiency. We investigate benefits to ureic stabilisation, ...  Read More

Plant Nutrition
Effect of humic acid and yeast on the yield of greenhouse cucumber

Isam Al-madhagi

Volume 2, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 67-82

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2018.1773.1029

Abstract
  Purpose: Cucumber is a very sensitive plant even under standard conditions, and its fruit, reaches the harvest stage rapidly. In addition to, in Yemen a lot of fertilizer and fungicide chemical have used during the production. For this purpose, effect of exogenously applied of bio-stimulators (humic ...  Read More