Impacts of long-term application of best management practices on yields and root carbohydrate content in asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) (UK)

Mašková, Lucie; Simmons, Robert W.; Deeks, Lynda K.; Baets, Sarah De; Drost, Dan

doi:10.1016/j.eja.2023.126828

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“…They reported the root biomass accumulation over the initial three years after planting. Given the longevity of asparagus, having detailed root distribution information along with the dynamic changes that occur from year to year may help to estimate the nutrient storage capacity [4,23], improve irrigation efficiency [16,18], and estimate the root carbohydrate reserves [14,29], all of which are important for asparagus growth and productivity.…”

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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Root Distribution: Cultivar Differences in Mature Plantings

Drost

2023

Horticulturae

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Annual plant growth patterns and seasonal conditions have both been shown to influence asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) root development over time. Root biomass and distribution changes in mature asparagus cultivars are herein illustrated and described. Asparagus root length density and biomass were estimated from soil cores using a systematic field sampling approach each spring. Soil cores (0.9 m deep) were divided into 0.15 m lengths and fleshy roots collected from the soil. Root length density and dry weights were determined and root distribution maps generated from collected data. As asparagus plantings matured, the sampling year had a significant influence on root development. Fleshy roots grew deeper into the soil each year but the majority of roots of Atlas, Guelph Millennium, and Jersey Giant were found in the upper 60 cm of the soil profile. For the three cultivars evaluated, minor differences in root length and root weight occurred. By Year 6, Atlas showed a decrease in root length and weight when compared to Guelph Millennium and Jersey Giant. While spear yield differences between the varieties were not significant, Atlas tended to produce more very large and large spears compared to Guelph Millennium and Jersey Giant. These results increase our understanding of asparagus root development.

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“…This is one of the first reports on root changes over many years for cultivars with different growth habits. Others have speculated that drought tolerance [16,18], spear productivity potential [19][20][21], and soil-management approaches [13,22,23] are related to the cultivar (and potentially the root mass).…”

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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Root Distribution: Cultivar Differences in Mature Plantings

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2023

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Quality and Safety in Asparagus Cultivation: A Three-Year Case Study Comparing Standardized Agricultural Bases and Small-Scale Farmers

Liu,

Wang,

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To investigate the quality and safety difference between agricultural standardization bases and small-scale farmers, we carried out a three-year investigation of asparagus from seven production sites of different sizes in Pinghu city, Zhejiang Province, China, from 2021 to 2023. We documented trace elements (Fe, Zn, Mn, and Cu), quality indicators (vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, total sugar, and proteins), and pesticide residues. The evaluation indicated that the quality of asparagus in standardization bases 1−4 was higher than that in small farmer sites 5−7. The detection rate of pesticides in asparagus was 23.81% (15/63), with a low concentration range of 0.001−0.130 mg mL −1 . Low pesticide levels reflect Pinghu's effective green pest control measures. Results showed that the quality and safety of asparagus at the standardization bases are superior to those at small-scale farmer sites, and our findings may inform better management practices for both large-scale and small-scale asparagus farmers.

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Impacts of long-term application of best management practices on yields and root carbohydrate content in asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) (UK)

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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Root Distribution: Cultivar Differences in Mature Plantings

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Root Distribution: Cultivar Differences in Mature Plantings

Quality and Safety in Asparagus Cultivation: A Three-Year Case Study Comparing Standardized Agricultural Bases and Small-Scale Farmers

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