Yuto Hatakeyama*, Takuya Araki and Kazuto Hatakeyama*,
{"title":"Effects of Prolonged Graphene Oxide Treatment on Biomass Production and Grain Yield in Hydroponically Grown Rice","authors":"Yuto Hatakeyama*, Takuya Araki and Kazuto Hatakeyama*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0044810.1021/acsagscitech.4c00448","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00448https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00448","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The application of the nanomaterial “graphene oxide (GO)” in agriculture holds promise for enhancing crop production, potentially addressing global food scarcity. However, experimental findings on GO’s impact on plants have been inconsistent, and our understanding of its long-term effects, impact on yield, and general efficacy remains limited. To address these gaps, we administered GO to rice plants over a period exceeding 80 days and assessed its influence on the final biomass production and grain yield through a two-year experiment. Our results clearly showed that while the positive effects of short-term GO treatments were not detected, the long-term treatment of 20 mg/L GO increased both the final biomass production and grain yield. As no significant interactions between treatment and the year were detected, these outcomes are likely representative of the general effects on rice. Moreover, GO-treated plants exhibited GO coverage on root surfaces, and the presence of certain fertilizer components on the roots significantly increased with the addition of 20 mg/L GO. Therefore, our study suggests that the addition of 20 mg/L GO during the term from transplanting to harvesting promotes the accumulation of fertilizer components around the root, thereby enhancing the final biomass production and grain yield of rice.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 11","pages":"1230–1240 1230–1240"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142671811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jakob Lang, Sergio E Ramos, Linus Reichert, Grace M Amboka, Celina Apel, Frank Chidawanyika, Andargachew Detebo, Felipe Librán-Embid, David Meinhof, Laurent Bigler, Meredith C Schuman
{"title":"Push-Pull Intercropping Increases the Antiherbivore Benzoxazinoid Glycoside Content in Maize Leaf Tissue.","authors":"Jakob Lang, Sergio E Ramos, Linus Reichert, Grace M Amboka, Celina Apel, Frank Chidawanyika, Andargachew Detebo, Felipe Librán-Embid, David Meinhof, Laurent Bigler, Meredith C Schuman","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00386","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00386","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Push-pull technology refers to a promising mixed cropping practice for sustainable agricultural intensification, which uses properties of intercrop and border crop species to defend a focal crop against pests. Currently, the most widely practiced system uses <i>Desmodium</i> spp. as intercrop and Brachiaria or Napier grass as border crops to protect maize (<i>Zea mays</i>) against both insect pests and parasitic weeds. Several previous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of the push-pull system, but research on the underlying chemical mechanisms has mostly been limited to laboratory and glasshouse experiments that may not fully reproduce the complexity of the system under natural conditions. To address this limitation, we performed a large-scale study in farmer-operated push-pull maize fields in three east African countries. We compared maize leaf extracts from plants grown on push-pull fields with maize from fields employing conventional agricultural practices to assess the influence of push-pull cultivation on the maize metabolome. We identified two benzoxazinoid glycosides, which are known to have antiherbivore properties and were present in greater relative abundance in push-pull-cultivated maize leaves across three countries. Our data thus suggest that maize cultivated under push-pull has an increased resistance to herbivore attack compared to maize grown under conventional local agricultural practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 10","pages":"1074-1082"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11497208/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142514415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soraya Ferreira da Silva, Michele Pereira Cavalcante, Ye Sensheng, Sandra dos Santos Silva and Socorro Vanesca Frota Gaban*,
{"title":"Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity, and Sensory Profiles of Kombucha and Kombucha-Like Beverages Prepared Using Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) and Apple (Malus pumila)","authors":"Soraya Ferreira da Silva, Michele Pereira Cavalcante, Ye Sensheng, Sandra dos Santos Silva and Socorro Vanesca Frota Gaban*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0037210.1021/acsagscitech.4c00372","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00372https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00372","url":null,"abstract":"<p >This study examines the effects of replacing <i>Camellia sinensis</i> tea with passion fruit juice (PF<sub>KLB</sub>) and apple juice (A<sub>KLB</sub>) on the resulting beverages’ physicochemical profile, bioactive composition, and sensory characteristics. PF<sub>KLB</sub> exhibited higher total acidity and alcohol content and lower total soluble solids, total sugars, reducing sugars, and nonreducing sugar contents than conventional kombucha and A<sub>KLB</sub>. Kombucha and A<sub>KLB</sub> contained higher levels of total phenolics and flavonoids, and antioxidant activity than PF<sub>KLB</sub>. The sensory evaluation indicated that PF<sub>KLB</sub> was well-regarded for its aroma but received criticism for its taste, which was perceived as sour and bitter in contrast to the sweeter taste of kombucha and A<sub>KLB</sub>. Acidity significantly affected alcohol production and influenced product acceptance in conjunction with sugar content. A<sub>KLB</sub> is a promising probiotic alternative to kombucha due to its favorable sensory acceptance and the presence of bioactive substances.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"938–946 938–946"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00372","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily Shea, Jesus Fernandez-Bayo, Christopher Simmons
{"title":"Effect of Almond Residue Soil Amendments and Irrigation Regiment on Organic Acid Development and Transport in Soil.","authors":"Emily Shea, Jesus Fernandez-Bayo, Christopher Simmons","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Preplant soil disinfestation often relies on harmful soil fumigants; however, the efficacy of sustainable alternatives using biomass amendment fermentation is limited to tillage depths (0-15 cm). This soil column study evaluated whether increasing the irrigation frequency could promote anaerobic pest-suppressive conditions in deeper soils by leaching biocidal fermentation products (organic acids) from surface-applied amendments. Columns received either singular (standard) or weekly irrigation. Almond hulls, an agricultural byproduct, were either incorporated 0-15 cm into soil or applied as a surface mulch. Oxygen and organic acids were measured at 4-50 cm over 21 days, and the experiment was conducted in triplicate. Anaerobic conditions (3% O<sub>2</sub>) were achieved after 5 days, corresponding to acetic acid accumulation below amended layers: maximum concentrations ranged from 42 to 93 mM at 19-50 cm depths. Additional irrigation further increased concentrations in the deepest layer (50 cm) by almost 50%, demonstrating that water management can enable strategies for depth-dependent soil pest control. This may be particularly valuable for soil disinfestation ahead of the establishment of deep-rooted crops.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"899-906"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11409213/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142303120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily Shea, Jesus Fernandez-Bayo and Christopher Simmons*,
{"title":"Effect of Almond Residue Soil Amendments and Irrigation Regiment on Organic Acid Development and Transport in Soil","authors":"Emily Shea, Jesus Fernandez-Bayo and Christopher Simmons*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0013310.1021/acsagscitech.4c00133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00133https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00133","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Preplant soil disinfestation often relies on harmful soil fumigants; however, the efficacy of sustainable alternatives using biomass amendment fermentation is limited to tillage depths (0–15 cm). This soil column study evaluated whether increasing the irrigation frequency could promote anaerobic pest-suppressive conditions in deeper soils by leaching biocidal fermentation products (organic acids) from surface-applied amendments. Columns received either singular (standard) or weekly irrigation. Almond hulls, an agricultural byproduct, were either incorporated 0–15 cm into soil or applied as a surface mulch. Oxygen and organic acids were measured at 4–50 cm over 21 days, and the experiment was conducted in triplicate. Anaerobic conditions (3% O<sub>2</sub>) were achieved after 5 days, corresponding to acetic acid accumulation below amended layers: maximum concentrations ranged from 42 to 93 mM at 19–50 cm depths. Additional irrigation further increased concentrations in the deepest layer (50 cm) by almost 50%, demonstrating that water management can enable strategies for depth-dependent soil pest control. This may be particularly valuable for soil disinfestation ahead of the establishment of deep-rooted crops.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"899–906 899–906"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00133","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Preetha Sundaram, Kannan Malaichamy*, Subramanian Kizhaeral Sevanthiyppan and Govindaraju Kasivelu,
{"title":"Encapsulation of Biomolecule (Hexanal) Using Multilayer Electrospun Nanofibers (β-Cyclodextrin/PVA/PLGA) for Controlled Release to Extend the Postharvest Shelf Life of Mango Fruits (Alphonso)","authors":"Preetha Sundaram, Kannan Malaichamy*, Subramanian Kizhaeral Sevanthiyppan and Govindaraju Kasivelu, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0038310.1021/acsagscitech.4c00383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00383https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00383","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Electrospun multilayer nanofiber matrices developed using β-cyclodextrin, poly(vinyl alcohol), and poly(lactic-<i>co</i>-glycolic) acid effectively encapsulated the hexanal biomolecule and facilitated its controlled release. The multilayer nanofiber matrices loaded with hexanal (overlay method) are characterized through scanning electron microscopy (171 nm), transmission electron microscopy (73 nm), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (peak at 1716 cm<sup>–1</sup> corresponds to hexanal), X-ray diffraction (12.13 and 18.69°), and thermogravimetric analysis (340 °C). Fruits treated with hexanal-loaded multilayer nanofiber matrices by the overlay method recorded a lower loss in physiological weight, pH, total soluble solids, and total sugar content (17.61%, 5.15, 20.05° Brix, 17.32%, whereas in control 26.99%, 5.75, 23.08° Brix, and 21.34%, respectively, on 21st day of observation), and furthermore, the firmness, titratable acidity, and vitamin C (11.86 N/m, 0.54, and 8.53%) were higher than those of control (6.12 N/m, 0.38, and 5.09%, respectively). The shelf life of mango fruits (var. Alphonso) treated with multilayer nanofiber matrices was extended up to 23 days compared to that of the control fruits (12 days). Thus, the overall results suggested that multilayer nanofiber matrices effectively encapsulate hexanal and regulate its release slowly, which could be effectively used to enhance the physical and biochemical components and shelf life of fruits.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"947–960 947–960"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Controlled Release System of Nanopesticides Based on Noncovalent Interactions","authors":"Haifan Zhang, Weiwei Xu, Guang Li, Haonan Qu, Cuiguang Ma, Ehsan Bahojb Noruzi, Qiang He, Jing Cheng* and Haibing Li*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0032110.1021/acsagscitech.4c00321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00321https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00321","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Pesticides can lose effectiveness and harm the environment due to factors like their chemical properties, weather conditions, and how they are applied. This can happen through drifting, bouncing, rolling, or leaching, which means the pesticide does not reach its target and pollutes the air, water, or soil. The pesticide controlled release system has good environmental responsiveness and can achieve precise quantitative release, which not only reduces the demand for pesticides in target crops and further improves pesticide utilization but also reduces the amount of pesticide residues in the soil and reduces the problem of environmental pollution. In addition, noncovalent interactions between pesticides and carriers play a significant role in pesticide controlled release systems. They can significantly improve the properties of pesticides, themselves, increase drug loading capacity, and enhance the stability of the system and the sensitivity of environmental stimulus-response. In this paper, the latest progress in constructing a pesticide controlled release system based on noncovalent interactions (hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonding interactions, electrostatic interactions, and supramolecular host–guest interactions) is summarized in detail, which provides a good foundation for developing an ideal pesticide controlled release system in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"851–871 851–871"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dominik Reiter*, Stephan Winkler, Johannes Becher, Susanne Seilinger, Andreas G. Nüchter and Benedikt V. Kappelsberger,
{"title":"Nutrient Preservation in Cattle Slurry via Emission Reduction during Storage with Calcium Cyanamide","authors":"Dominik Reiter*, Stephan Winkler, Johannes Becher, Susanne Seilinger, Andreas G. Nüchter and Benedikt V. Kappelsberger, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0005910.1021/acsagscitech.4c00059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00059https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00059","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Cattle slurry storage is a considerable source of pollutant emissions due to microbial degradation of its components and subsequent volatilization. These emissions are directly linked to losses of essential nutrients, which are consequently no longer available for further use (<i>e.g</i>., in biogas plants or for fertilization). Here, we present the correlation between the application of calcium cyanamide (CaCN<sub>2</sub>) as an additive for efficient mitigation of emissions from cattle slurry storage and the conservation of nutrients. Three series of laboratory storage experiments were conducted using fresh cattle slurry with and without CaCN<sub>2</sub> under semiaerobic conditions at ambient temperature for 4 months each. Emission measurements and detailed mass balances, based on slurry analyses and weighing, revealed a considerable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 76.3% and concomitant preservation of fresh matter (34.9%), carbon (47.2%), and nitrogen (96.3%) upon facile additive application. Thus, CaCN<sub>2</sub> can enhance the value of cattle slurry despite prolonged storage.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"872–881 872–881"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00059","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shujun Wang, Jie Li, Xiangzhou Yuan, Sachini Supunsala Senadheera, Scott X. Chang, Xiaonan Wang* and Yong Sik Ok*,
{"title":"Machine Learning Predicts Biochar Aging Effects on Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural Soils","authors":"Shujun Wang, Jie Li, Xiangzhou Yuan, Sachini Supunsala Senadheera, Scott X. Chang, Xiaonan Wang* and Yong Sik Ok*, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0011410.1021/acsagscitech.4c00114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00114https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00114","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Biochar effects on agricultural soils change over time as biochar ages. To better understand the long-term impacts of biochar application on climate change mitigation, the effect of biochar aging on nitrous oxide (N<sub>2</sub>O) emissions has been widely investigated in field experiments. However, the underlying relationship of N<sub>2</sub>O emissions with biochar properties, fertilization practices, soil properties, and weather conditions is poorly understood. We collected data from 30 peer-reviewed publications with 279 observations and used machine learning (ML) to model and explore critical factors affecting daily N<sub>2</sub>O fluxes. We established and compared models constructed using neural networks (NN), support vector regression (SVR), random forest (RF), and extreme gradient boosting (XGB). We found that the gradient boosting regression (GBR) model was the optimal algorithm for predicting daily N<sub>2</sub>O fluxes (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> > 0.90). The importance of factors driving daily N<sub>2</sub>O fluxes is as follows: fertilization practices (44%) > weather conditions (30%) > soil properties (21%) > biochar properties (5%). In addition, the aging time of biochar, potassium application rate, soil clay fraction, and mean air temperature were critical factors affecting the daily N<sub>2</sub>O fluxes. When biochar is initially applied, it can reduce N<sub>2</sub>O emissions; however, it has no long-term effects in reducing N<sub>2</sub>O emissions. The accurate prediction and insights from the ML model benefit the assessment of the long-term effects of biochar aging on N<sub>2</sub>O emissions from agricultural soils.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"888–898 888–898"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Casey Barickman*, Charles L. Cantrell and Amber Reichley,
{"title":"A Water-Soluble β-Triketone Enriched Extract of Manuka Oil Has Increased Weed Control Efficacy Compared to Vinegar and D-Limonene in a Field and Greenhouse Evaluation","authors":"T. Casey Barickman*, Charles L. Cantrell and Amber Reichley, ","doi":"10.1021/acsagscitech.4c0022510.1021/acsagscitech.4c00225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00225https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00225","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Weed management strategies for specialty and organic crop production are challenging due to limited chemical weed control products with good efficacy that are cost-effective. The need for new bioherbicide modes of action has become increasingly urgent in modern agriculture, as most bioherbicides have nonspecific modes of action with no systemic activity. Introducing new modes of action is essential to diversifying weed control strategies, minimizing the risk of resistance development, and ensuring sustainable weed management practices. By fostering innovation in bioherbicide development and promoting the use of novel modes of action, we can safeguard our agricultural systems, reduce the environmental impact of weed management, and maintain the ability to feed a growing global population while preserving the long-term health of our ecosystems. Manuka oil is derived from the leaves and branches of the Manuka tree (<i>Leptospermum scoparium</i>) and contains β-triketones. The β-triketone-rich fraction contains leptospermone and inhibits a key enzyme, <i>p</i>-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD). This process directly inhibits carotenoid biosynthesis, upstream in the biochemical pathway, which causes damage to the photosynthetic apparatus and leads to bleaching of the leaf tissue, which eventually kills the plant. The β-triketone extract at 2% and 4% had up to 97% control against different weed species in field and greenhouse evaluations. The β-triketone extract was significantly more efficacious vs other bioherbicides such as 20% vinegar and 12.5% <i>D</i>-limonene. Additionally, the β-triketone extract was just as effective as a 2% glyphosate treatment in the greenhouse evaluation against <i>Amaranthus palmeri</i> and <i>Digitaria sanguinalis</i>. The β-triketone extract also reduced <i>Cyperus esculentus</i> growth by 70% at 9 days after treatment. Thus, there is significant evidence that commercializing a water-soluble β-triketone-enriched extract of Manuka oil can be an effective weed control strategy in crop production systems, especially in specialty and organic cropping systems where the need for bioherbicides is critically imperative.</p>","PeriodicalId":93846,"journal":{"name":"ACS agricultural science & technology","volume":"4 9","pages":"907–915 907–915"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}