ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Response of Solanum tuberosum L. to drip irrigation and nitrogen application: productivity, nutrition composition, bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity
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Department of Machine Operation, Ergonomics and Production Processes, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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Department of Agrometeorology, Plant Irrigation and Horticulture, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Bydgoszcz,
Poland
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Department of Microbiology and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Horticulture, University of Agriculture in Krakow,
Kraków, Poland
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Department of Biosystems Engineering, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Üniversite Caddesi, Alanya, Turkey
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Institute of Plant Production, University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Páter Károly, Gödöllő, Hungary
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Department of Bioprocess, Power Engineering and Automation, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
These authors had equal contribution to this work
A - Research concept and design; B - Collection and/or assembly of data; C - Data analysis and interpretation; D - Writing the article; E - Critical revision of the article; F - Final approval of article
Submission date: 2024-03-13
Acceptance date: 2024-04-26
Online publication date: 2024-08-12
Corresponding author
Tomasz Jakubowski
Department of Machine Operation, Ergonomics and Production Processes, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
Department of Machine Operation, Ergonomics and Production Processes, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
Journal of Plant Protection Research 2024;64(3):307-315
HIGHLIGHTS
- Drip irrigation and N-fertigation improved potato productivity and quality traits
- Precise irrigation and drip-N-fertilization positively affected the yield of potato
- Drip irrigation and N-fertigation increased the concentration of tuber nutrients
- Vitamin C and antioxidant capacity were enhanced through irrigation and N-fertigation
- Non-irrigation and N-broadcasting elevated total polyphenols and chlorogenic acid
KEYWORDS
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
Sustainable crop cultivation is a crucial goal in modern agriculture, aiming to attain high
productivity while conserving natural resources. This requires the implementation of rational
cultivation techniques, with proper irrigation and fertilization practices playing
a crucial role in ensuring plant well-being and providing natural protection against biotic
and abiotic stresses. The health-promoting properties of crops are also significantly influenced
by irrigation and fertilization. This study investigated the productivity, nutritional
composition, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant capacity of Vineta early potato cultivar
tubers under drip irrigation conditions, combined with nitrogen fertilization through
fertigation or broadcasting. Two-factor trials included drip irrigation (control or drip) and
nitrogen application (broadcast or fertigation). Precise treatments, such as drip irrigation
and N-fertigation were found to enhance all productivity traits. Both practices positively
impacted tuber nutrient content. The highest levels of total polyphenols and chlorogenic
acid were observed in non-irrigated and broadcasted tubers. Drip-irrigated and N-fertigated
tubers exhibited high levels of vitamin C and antioxidant activity. In summary, the
combination of drip irrigation with appropriate fertilization methods positively influenced
potato crops, as evidenced by an increase in productivity and the quality of tubers.
RESPONSIBLE EDITOR
Arkadikusz Artyszak
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors have declared that no conflict of interests exist.
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