2022
DOI: 10.3390/ijpb13040034
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Iceberg Lettuce and Radicchio Chicory Organic Management of Amendment and Fertigation

Abstract: The aim of the study is to investigate low-cost sources of organic-allowed inputs for iceberg lettuce and chicory radicchio vegetative growth. Experiments were conducted under protected cultivation. The following treatments were used: boiled chicken manure for fertigation (2.5; 5; 7.5; and 10%); Bokashi as a mineral fertilizer N-P-K (4-14-8) in the substrate; and the control (water). The total leaf biomass (TLB) (g), commercial leaf biomass (CLB) (g), plant diameter (DIA) (cm), plant height (HEI) (cm), number … Show more

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“…Furthermore, horticultural activities provide numerous benefits, including low-cost food production [7]. They have many positive effects for practitioners, as well, such as providing entertainment; improving wellbeing and mental health; and enhancing biodiversity in the environment [8][9][10] This is particularly significant in the light of the rapid growth of global urban populations, and this trend is expected to continue [11,12]. The United Nations has forecasted that by 2050, 68% of the global population is likely to live in cities [11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, horticultural activities provide numerous benefits, including low-cost food production [7]. They have many positive effects for practitioners, as well, such as providing entertainment; improving wellbeing and mental health; and enhancing biodiversity in the environment [8][9][10] This is particularly significant in the light of the rapid growth of global urban populations, and this trend is expected to continue [11,12]. The United Nations has forecasted that by 2050, 68% of the global population is likely to live in cities [11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%