Effects of Soil–Sand Mixtures on <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>: A Multi-Criteria Performance Analysis Under Low-Altitude Conditions Using PROMETHEE
The selection of suitable growing media plays a vital role in the successful adaptation of high-altitude plant species to lowland urban landscapes. This study assessed the morphological and physiological performance of two native perennial species, <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>G...
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| description | The selection of suitable growing media plays a vital role in the successful adaptation of high-altitude plant species to lowland urban landscapes. This study assessed the morphological and physiological performance of two native perennial species, <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>, under low-altitude conditions using three different soil–sand (mil) mixtures: TA (50% soil–50% sand), TB (75% soil–25% sand), and TC (100% soil). Over a 17-month period, key plant growth parameters—including height, canopy diameter, leaf number, and chlorophyll concentration—were systematically monitored. Additionally, soil samples were analyzed before and after cultivation to determine pH, total nitrogen, organic matter, organic carbon, phosphorus, and electrical conductivity levels. To evaluate overall performance, the PROMETHEE multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method was applied, incorporating 11 criteria spanning plant development, soil quality, and economic considerations. Results revealed that the TC medium offered the most favorable outcomes for both species, particularly in terms of chlorophyll content and biomass accumulation. Conversely, the TB medium supported higher retention of nitrogen and organic matter. While <i>A. mollis</i> exhibited greater resilience under suboptimal conditions, <i>G. psilostemon</i> demonstrated rapid development under favorable settings. These findings underscore the potential of native perennial species in sustainable landscape design and validate the use of MCDM approaches in optimizing plant–soil interactions in horticultural applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b18ca02cb1d844e9ae05ccac94e9734e2025-08-20T03:27:25ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242025-06-0111665310.3390/horticulturae11060653Effects of Soil–Sand Mixtures on <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>: A Multi-Criteria Performance Analysis Under Low-Altitude Conditions Using PROMETHEETürker Oğuztürk0Cengiz Acar1Department of Landscape Architecture, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize 53020, TürkiyeDepartment of Landscape Architecture, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon 61080, TürkiyeThe selection of suitable growing media plays a vital role in the successful adaptation of high-altitude plant species to lowland urban landscapes. This study assessed the morphological and physiological performance of two native perennial species, <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>, under low-altitude conditions using three different soil–sand (mil) mixtures: TA (50% soil–50% sand), TB (75% soil–25% sand), and TC (100% soil). Over a 17-month period, key plant growth parameters—including height, canopy diameter, leaf number, and chlorophyll concentration—were systematically monitored. Additionally, soil samples were analyzed before and after cultivation to determine pH, total nitrogen, organic matter, organic carbon, phosphorus, and electrical conductivity levels. To evaluate overall performance, the PROMETHEE multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method was applied, incorporating 11 criteria spanning plant development, soil quality, and economic considerations. Results revealed that the TC medium offered the most favorable outcomes for both species, particularly in terms of chlorophyll content and biomass accumulation. Conversely, the TB medium supported higher retention of nitrogen and organic matter. While <i>A. mollis</i> exhibited greater resilience under suboptimal conditions, <i>G. psilostemon</i> demonstrated rapid development under favorable settings. These findings underscore the potential of native perennial species in sustainable landscape design and validate the use of MCDM approaches in optimizing plant–soil interactions in horticultural applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/6/653chlorophyll<i>Alchemilla mollis</i><i>Geranium psilostemon</i>multi-criteria decision model (MCDM)soil–plant interactions |
| spellingShingle | Türker Oğuztürk Cengiz Acar Effects of Soil–Sand Mixtures on <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>: A Multi-Criteria Performance Analysis Under Low-Altitude Conditions Using PROMETHEE Horticulturae chlorophyll <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> <i>Geranium psilostemon</i> multi-criteria decision model (MCDM) soil–plant interactions |
| title | Effects of Soil–Sand Mixtures on <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>: A Multi-Criteria Performance Analysis Under Low-Altitude Conditions Using PROMETHEE |
| title_full | Effects of Soil–Sand Mixtures on <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>: A Multi-Criteria Performance Analysis Under Low-Altitude Conditions Using PROMETHEE |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Soil–Sand Mixtures on <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>: A Multi-Criteria Performance Analysis Under Low-Altitude Conditions Using PROMETHEE |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Soil–Sand Mixtures on <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>: A Multi-Criteria Performance Analysis Under Low-Altitude Conditions Using PROMETHEE |
| title_short | Effects of Soil–Sand Mixtures on <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> and <i>Geranium psilostemon</i>: A Multi-Criteria Performance Analysis Under Low-Altitude Conditions Using PROMETHEE |
| title_sort | effects of soil sand mixtures on i alchemilla mollis i and i geranium psilostemon i a multi criteria performance analysis under low altitude conditions using promethee |
| topic | chlorophyll <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> <i>Geranium psilostemon</i> multi-criteria decision model (MCDM) soil–plant interactions |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/6/653 |
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