The effect of biodynamic preparations on growth and fruit quality of giant pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima D.)

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dc.date.accessioned2022-04-22T15:19:27Z
dc.date.available2022-04-22T15:19:27Z
dc.date.issued2021-11-25
dc.description.sponsorshipGefördert durch den Publikationsfonds der Universität Kasselger
dc.identifierdoi:10.17170/kobra-202204216063
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/13771
dc.language.isoengeng
dc.relation.doidoi:10.1186/s40538-021-00258-z
dc.rightsNamensnennung 4.0 International*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/*
dc.subjectwinter squasheng
dc.subjectpreparationeng
dc.subjecthorn manureeng
dc.subjecthorn silicaeng
dc.subjectpumpkin fruiteng
dc.subjectsecondary plant compoundseng
dc.subjectantioxidantseng
dc.subjectcarotenoidseng
dc.subject.ddc570
dc.subject.ddc630
dc.subject.swdRiesenkürbisger
dc.subject.swdVorbereitungger
dc.subject.swdKürbisanbauger
dc.subject.swdLebensmittelqualitätger
dc.subject.swdAntioxidansger
dc.subject.swdCarotinoideger
dc.titleThe effect of biodynamic preparations on growth and fruit quality of giant pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima D.)eng
dc.typeAufsatz
dc.type.versionpublishedVersion
dcterms.abstractBackground Food quality of agricultural crops depends on environmental conditions, production system and cultivation method. A plant-based nutrition with food rich in vitamins, minerals and secondary plant compounds with antioxidative properties promotes human health. This investigation was inspired by an increasing global issue on how to improve product quality while using alternative preparations. The main aim of a 3-year study was to investigate the influence of fermented manure and silica products on yield and nutritive components in peel, fruit and seeds of three pumpkin cultivars. In four replicates as block design, the effects of individually as well as combined application of biodynamic horn manure and horn silica preparation were compared to a control variant. Results Horn manure application significantly increased total and marketable yield. Marketable yield, contents of macroelements, total carotenoids, single carotenoids (lutein + zeaxanthin, lycopene, ß-carotene) and antioxidants (catechins, total phenols, leuco-anthocyanins) were significantly increased by horn silica use. The combination of both biodynamic preparations had a significantly increasing effect on total and marketable yield, net photosynthetic productivity, dry matter content and total and single carotenoid contents (lutein + zeaxanthin, lycopene, ß-carotene). Conclusions The pumpkin trial results indicated a general growth-promoting effect by horn manure, a quality-enhancing effect by horn silica and a compensatory effect through both preparations on a high qualitative level. In accordance with other investigations, these effects did not occur in the same way in all plant species. Therefore, the effects of the biodynamic preparations should be tested in further trials on a plant species-specific basis.eng
dcterms.accessRightsopen access
dcterms.creatorJuknevičienė, Edita
dcterms.creatorDanilčenko, Honorata
dcterms.creatorJarienė, Elvyra
dcterms.creatorŽivatkauskienė, Vilma
dcterms.creatorZeise, Johanna
dcterms.creatorFritz, Jürgen
dcterms.source.articlenumber60
dcterms.source.identifiereissn:2196-5641
dcterms.source.journalChemical and Biological Technologies in Agricultureeng
dcterms.source.volumeVolume 8
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