Demonstrating Agroecological Practices in Potato Production with Conservation Tillage and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Azotobacter</i> spp., <i>Bacillus</i> spp. Bacterial Inoculants—Evidence from Hungary
This study explores agroecological practices designed to improve soil quality and crop yield in small-scale agriculture, focusing on soil inoculation with beneficial bacteria over conventional fertilizers. Conducted at the SZIA Agroecological Garden MATE in Gödöllő, Hungary, the research utilizes 12...
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| author | Jana Marjanović Abdulrahman Maina Zubairu Sandor Varga Shokhista Turdalieva Fernanda Ramos-Diaz Apolka Ujj |
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| description | This study explores agroecological practices designed to improve soil quality and crop yield in small-scale agriculture, focusing on soil inoculation with beneficial bacteria over conventional fertilizers. Conducted at the SZIA Agroecological Garden MATE in Gödöllő, Hungary, the research utilizes 12 plots to evaluate different conservation tillage methods, including minimum and no-tillage, with and without microbial inoculation. Commenced in 2022, this study centers on potato cultivation (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L.) and includes comprehensive chemical and physical analyses of soil and harvested potatoes, alongside continuous monitoring of growth. Statistical analysis using One-way Anova in R revealed <i>p</i>-values predominantly above 0.05, indicating no significant differences across most parameters, though variations in soil plasticity and pH (KCl) were noted. Results suggest that substantial treatmeent differences may require a longer observation period. Notably, plots with microbial inoculation exhibited higher harvest weights and tuber sizes compared to control plots. Additionally, trends and interactions were found between weed abundance, total harvest, and plant height. The findings indicate that the benefits of integrated agroecological practices, including conservation tillage, may take time to materialize, emphasizing the necessity for extended observation. This research lays the groundwork for future studies, underscoring the importance of patience in achieving improvements in soil health and crop quality through sustainable agricultural methods. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-839e9f5aff8b432f94b2870a8ec652a92024-12-27T14:04:36ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952024-12-011412297910.3390/agronomy14122979Demonstrating Agroecological Practices in Potato Production with Conservation Tillage and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Azotobacter</i> spp., <i>Bacillus</i> spp. Bacterial Inoculants—Evidence from HungaryJana Marjanović0Abdulrahman Maina Zubairu1Sandor Varga2Shokhista Turdalieva3Fernanda Ramos-Diaz4Apolka Ujj5Doctoral School of Environmental Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Károly u. 1, 2100 Gödöllő, HungaryDoctoral School of Environmental Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Károly u. 1, 2100 Gödöllő, HungaryResearch Officer, Agrova Ltd., Kossuth tér 6. I/2, 4400 Nyíregyháza, HungaryInstitute of Crop Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Páter Károly u. 1, 2100 Gödöllő, HungaryDoctoral School of Economics and Regional Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Páter Károly u. 1, 2100 Gödöllő, HungaryInstitute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Páter Károly u. 1, 2100 Gödöllő, HungaryThis study explores agroecological practices designed to improve soil quality and crop yield in small-scale agriculture, focusing on soil inoculation with beneficial bacteria over conventional fertilizers. Conducted at the SZIA Agroecological Garden MATE in Gödöllő, Hungary, the research utilizes 12 plots to evaluate different conservation tillage methods, including minimum and no-tillage, with and without microbial inoculation. Commenced in 2022, this study centers on potato cultivation (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L.) and includes comprehensive chemical and physical analyses of soil and harvested potatoes, alongside continuous monitoring of growth. Statistical analysis using One-way Anova in R revealed <i>p</i>-values predominantly above 0.05, indicating no significant differences across most parameters, though variations in soil plasticity and pH (KCl) were noted. Results suggest that substantial treatmeent differences may require a longer observation period. Notably, plots with microbial inoculation exhibited higher harvest weights and tuber sizes compared to control plots. Additionally, trends and interactions were found between weed abundance, total harvest, and plant height. The findings indicate that the benefits of integrated agroecological practices, including conservation tillage, may take time to materialize, emphasizing the necessity for extended observation. This research lays the groundwork for future studies, underscoring the importance of patience in achieving improvements in soil health and crop quality through sustainable agricultural methods.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/12/2979agroecologybiofertilizerbioinoculantno-tillageplant-growth-promoting bacteriapotato |
| spellingShingle | Jana Marjanović Abdulrahman Maina Zubairu Sandor Varga Shokhista Turdalieva Fernanda Ramos-Diaz Apolka Ujj Demonstrating Agroecological Practices in Potato Production with Conservation Tillage and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Azotobacter</i> spp., <i>Bacillus</i> spp. Bacterial Inoculants—Evidence from Hungary Agronomy agroecology biofertilizer bioinoculant no-tillage plant-growth-promoting bacteria potato |
| title | Demonstrating Agroecological Practices in Potato Production with Conservation Tillage and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Azotobacter</i> spp., <i>Bacillus</i> spp. Bacterial Inoculants—Evidence from Hungary |
| title_full | Demonstrating Agroecological Practices in Potato Production with Conservation Tillage and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Azotobacter</i> spp., <i>Bacillus</i> spp. Bacterial Inoculants—Evidence from Hungary |
| title_fullStr | Demonstrating Agroecological Practices in Potato Production with Conservation Tillage and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Azotobacter</i> spp., <i>Bacillus</i> spp. Bacterial Inoculants—Evidence from Hungary |
| title_full_unstemmed | Demonstrating Agroecological Practices in Potato Production with Conservation Tillage and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Azotobacter</i> spp., <i>Bacillus</i> spp. Bacterial Inoculants—Evidence from Hungary |
| title_short | Demonstrating Agroecological Practices in Potato Production with Conservation Tillage and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., <i>Azotobacter</i> spp., <i>Bacillus</i> spp. Bacterial Inoculants—Evidence from Hungary |
| title_sort | demonstrating agroecological practices in potato production with conservation tillage and i pseudomonas i spp i azotobacter i spp i bacillus i spp bacterial inoculants evidence from hungary |
| topic | agroecology biofertilizer bioinoculant no-tillage plant-growth-promoting bacteria potato |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/12/2979 |
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