The influence of organic and chemical fertilization on new sweet peppers (<i>Capsicum annuum</i> L.) cultivars obtained in Romania

Barcanu, E.; Agapie, O.L.; Gherase, Ion; Tănase, Bianca; Negoșanu, Geanina; Vînătoru, C.; Drăghici, M.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2021.1327.30

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“…In terms of proximate composition, the results showed that biological fertilization had a positive effect on the dry matter, total soluble solids (TSS), and ash of the sweet peppers fruits, while chemical fertilization had a negative effect on these parameters. Barcanu et al ( 37 ) obtained a higher content of TSS in the chemically fertilized peppers compared to the organically fertilized ones, for both Cantemir and Regal cultivars. However, the dry matter content was higher in the control group without any fertilization.…”

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“…In terms of yield per hectare, biological fertilization resulted in the highest yields, followed by chemical and organic fertilization. Barcanu et al ( 37 ) investigated the effect of organic and chemical fertilization on two pepper cultivars, Regal and Cantemir, and demonstrated that the type of fertilization affects the Cantemir cultivar., while the Regal cultivar remains unaffected. These findings suggest that the choice of fertilizer should be based on the specific goals of the grower, as different fertilizers may lead to different results depending on the desired outcome.…”

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Enhancing the nutritional value of sweet pepper through sustainable fertilization management

Stoleru,

Mangalagiu,

Amăriucăi-Mantu

et al. 2023

Front. Nutr.

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IntroductionThe need for healthy foods has become a major concern in our modern world, as the global population continues to grow and environmental challenges intensify. In response to these challenges, researchers have started to explore a range of sustainable solutions, including organic farming practices, precision agriculture, and the development and testing of innovative biofertilizers. Consistent with these ideas come the aim of this study, which sets out to give new insights into the cultivation of two sweet pepper cultivars with economic and nutritional importance in Romania.MethodsTwo sweet pepper cultivars (Blancina and Brillant), chemically (Nutrifine®), organically (Orgevit®) and biologically (Micoseed®) fertilized were cultivated over the course of two years (2019 and 2020), between April and October, in high-tunnel, by following a split-plot design with three replications. Production parameters (number of fruits, fruit weight, yield), proximate composition (water content, dry matter, total soluble solids, acidity, ash), the content of phytonutrients (polyphenols, lycopene, β-carotene, antioxidant activity), phytochemical composition (phenolic compounds) and minerals (macro- and micro-elements) were analyzed in order to determine the impact of fertilization on the quality of sweet peppers.ResultsThe results showed that the biological and organic fertilizations had a significant positive impact on most of the parameters analyzed, starting with yield and continuing with acidity, phytonutrient content (total phenolic content, lycopene, β-carotene), antioxidant activity and phytochemical composition (chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid, quercetin and isoquercetin). Only in the case of mineral content, the chemical treatment gave better results compared with the organic and biological fertilizers.ConclusionOverall, this study provides valuable information on the potential of organic and biological fertilizers to enhance the nutritional value of sweet peppers from Blancina F1 and Brillant F1 cultivars, paving the way for subsequent research aimed at achieving superior quality and increased yields.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%