Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 1
Written by Claudia BĂLĂIȚĂ, Mariana CALARA, Ionuţ STOICA, Ana-Maria GEORGESCU, Dumitra RĂDUCANU, Elena Maria DRĂGHICI
Mathematical modeling is a useful tool for assessing the potential risks in pepper crops. It has been demonstrated that biofertilizers can improve plant growth and development by mobilizing nutrients from the soil. The objective of this study is to analyze a mathematical model to assess the stimulatory capacity of a biofertilizer on the germination of bell pepper seeds following their wetting in solutions of varying concentrations of the product. Furthermore, the study employs collembola (Folsomia candida L.) to assess the ecotoxicity of the utilized product, thereby providing a multifaceted examination of soil health in relation to plant development and evolution under the influence of diverse substances. The population dynamics of F. candida serve as a barometer for this relationship, offering insights into the interactive dynamics between soil health, plant growth, and the impact of chemical substances.
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