Background: Resistance and side effects of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) pose a challenge in epilepsy therapy due to the limited drug bioavailability in penetrating the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB). Nanoparticles can be one solution by encapsulating AEDs to enhance drug distribution to target cells. This study systematically assesses 1) the characteristics of nanoparticles, and 2) the potential of nanoparticle AEDs in managing seizures in experimental animal models. Methods: This systematic literature review is limited to studies published between 2013 and July 2023 in the PubMed, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, MEDLINE, and Scopus databases. Inclusion criteria encompass studies involving animal models of epilepsy, that exploring nanoparticle-based of AEDs. These studies compare the characteristics of nanoparticles and their antiepileptic efficacy with non-nanoparticle groups. Review articles, publications in non-English languages, and ongoing studies without published results are excluded. Result and Discussion: Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria for this research. All studies utilized nanoparticles (n = 14). Lipid nanoparticles have a more compact size than any other nanoparticle, while the combination preparation method has an optimal nanoparticle formation in both lipid and polymeric nanoparticles. In animal model results indicated that nanoparticle-based drugs were beneficial in reducing seizure scores, improving seizure onset latency, and providing neuroprotective effects. Conclusion: The characteristics of nanoparticle drug delivery varied, influenced by formulation factors and preparation methods. Nanoparticle-based AEDs exhibit higher efficacy compared to conventional AEDs. All studies included present an opportunity for the development of epilepsy therapies, although future studies are needed to confirm these findings.
{"title":"Unveiling the effects of nanoparticles-based antiepileptic drugs: Systematic review of in vivo studies","authors":"Husnul Khotimah, Fathina Zahrani Rahmaniar, Fatimah Az Zahra, Rabjhany Anaqah, Shahdevi Nandar Kurniawan, Masruroh Rahayu, Hikmawan Wahyu Sulistomo","doi":"10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0099","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Resistance and side effects of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) pose a challenge in epilepsy therapy due to the limited drug bioavailability in penetrating the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB). Nanoparticles can be one solution by encapsulating AEDs to enhance drug distribution to target cells. This study systematically assesses 1) the characteristics of nanoparticles, and 2) the potential of nanoparticle AEDs in managing seizures in experimental animal models. Methods: This systematic literature review is limited to studies published between 2013 and July 2023 in the PubMed, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, MEDLINE, and Scopus databases. Inclusion criteria encompass studies involving animal models of epilepsy, that exploring nanoparticle-based of AEDs. These studies compare the characteristics of nanoparticles and their antiepileptic efficacy with non-nanoparticle groups. Review articles, publications in non-English languages, and ongoing studies without published results are excluded. Result and Discussion: Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria for this research. All studies utilized nanoparticles (n = 14). Lipid nanoparticles have a more compact size than any other nanoparticle, while the combination preparation method has an optimal nanoparticle formation in both lipid and polymeric nanoparticles. In animal model results indicated that nanoparticle-based drugs were beneficial in reducing seizure scores, improving seizure onset latency, and providing neuroprotective effects. Conclusion: The characteristics of nanoparticle drug delivery varied, influenced by formulation factors and preparation methods. Nanoparticle-based AEDs exhibit higher efficacy compared to conventional AEDs. All studies included present an opportunity for the development of epilepsy therapies, although future studies are needed to confirm these findings.","PeriodicalId":12808,"journal":{"name":"GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"37 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140363891","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}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0075
Moataz H. Othman
This study analyzes heavy metal concentrations in desert plants from two sites in Basra Province, Iraq, providing vital insights into environmental contamination. Heavy metals were examined across the sites to understand variability. Cadmium showed consistent levels while cobalt exhibited moderate differences, indicating uneven distribution. Manganese was prevalent but highly variable. Nickel remained stable. Lead demonstrated consistent concentrations and zinc showed substantial presence and variability. These findings inform environmental assessments and management approaches. Variability between sites and plant species highlights the influences of local factors and physiological traits. Erodium glaucophyllum, Diplotaxis harra, and Astragalus spinosa displayed distinct accumulation capacities. Soil characteristics also differed, elucidating ecological dynamics. This research advances the understanding of heavy metal accumulation patterns in Iraqi desert flora, aiding strategies for conservation and contamination mitigation.
{"title":"Monitoring of heavy metals in some desert plants south of Basra province, Iraq","authors":"Moataz H. Othman","doi":"10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0075","url":null,"abstract":"This study analyzes heavy metal concentrations in desert plants from two sites in Basra Province, Iraq, providing vital insights into environmental contamination. Heavy metals were examined across the sites to understand variability. Cadmium showed consistent levels while cobalt exhibited moderate differences, indicating uneven distribution. Manganese was prevalent but highly variable. Nickel remained stable. Lead demonstrated consistent concentrations and zinc showed substantial presence and variability. These findings inform environmental assessments and management approaches. Variability between sites and plant species highlights the influences of local factors and physiological traits. Erodium glaucophyllum, Diplotaxis harra, and Astragalus spinosa displayed distinct accumulation capacities. Soil characteristics also differed, elucidating ecological dynamics. This research advances the understanding of heavy metal accumulation patterns in Iraqi desert flora, aiding strategies for conservation and contamination mitigation.","PeriodicalId":12808,"journal":{"name":"GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"24 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140361842","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}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0037
Olayiwola Bolaji, Yisa Adeniyi Abolade, Sarah Aduwa, Amarachukwu Bernaldine Isiaka, Olamide Durodola, Abidemi Adeoye, Tola Ojemai Adeoye, Adeyemi Adeesan Bamidele, Bertha Onyenachi Akagbue, Mu’awiya Baba Aminu, Tasha Siame
The phytochemical screening of (Azadirachta indica) Neem leaf extract was conducted to identify and quantify the presence of bioactive compounds. The study conducted various tests to assess the phytochemical components. About 1kg of matured fresh leaves of (Azadirachta indica) neem was collected from five (5) different location in Bauchi metropolis, these locations are; Kobi Street, Gida Dubu, Yelwan Tudu, Wuntin dada and Federal Low-cost areas in Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria. The leaves of the plant, which were ground into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. An ethylacetate solvent was used to derive the A. indica leaf extract. The results of the research shows that the presence of alkaloids, saponins, phenols, and cardiac glycosides in the neem leaf extract is significant, and flavonoids, terpenoids, and steroids were not detected in the neem leaf extract. The presence of alkaloids, saponins, phenols, and cardiac glycosides suggests that neem leaves may hold promise in traditional and contemporary medicinal practices. Alkaloids, known for their pharmacological significance, may contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. Saponins, with their frothing and foaming characteristics, have been associated with immunomodulatory effects and their potential in agrochemical applications. Phenolic compounds, as evidenced by the positive response to the Ferric chloride test, indicate the antioxidant potential of neem leaves, which can combat oxidative stress. Conversely, the absence of flavonoids, terpenoids, and steroids suggests that these specific phytochemical classes may be limited in neem leaves. These findings open avenues for further research and utilization of neem as a valuable natural resource.
{"title":"Potential health and environmental benefits of the identified phytochemicals screening of (Azadirachta indica) neem leaves in Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria","authors":"Olayiwola Bolaji, Yisa Adeniyi Abolade, Sarah Aduwa, Amarachukwu Bernaldine Isiaka, Olamide Durodola, Abidemi Adeoye, Tola Ojemai Adeoye, Adeyemi Adeesan Bamidele, Bertha Onyenachi Akagbue, Mu’awiya Baba Aminu, Tasha Siame","doi":"10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0037","url":null,"abstract":"The phytochemical screening of (Azadirachta indica) Neem leaf extract was conducted to identify and quantify the presence of bioactive compounds. The study conducted various tests to assess the phytochemical components. About 1kg of matured fresh leaves of (Azadirachta indica) neem was collected from five (5) different location in Bauchi metropolis, these locations are; Kobi Street, Gida Dubu, Yelwan Tudu, Wuntin dada and Federal Low-cost areas in Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria. The leaves of the plant, which were ground into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. An ethylacetate solvent was used to derive the A. indica leaf extract. The results of the research shows that the presence of alkaloids, saponins, phenols, and cardiac glycosides in the neem leaf extract is significant, and flavonoids, terpenoids, and steroids were not detected in the neem leaf extract. The presence of alkaloids, saponins, phenols, and cardiac glycosides suggests that neem leaves may hold promise in traditional and contemporary medicinal practices. Alkaloids, known for their pharmacological significance, may contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. Saponins, with their frothing and foaming characteristics, have been associated with immunomodulatory effects and their potential in agrochemical applications. Phenolic compounds, as evidenced by the positive response to the Ferric chloride test, indicate the antioxidant potential of neem leaves, which can combat oxidative stress. Conversely, the absence of flavonoids, terpenoids, and steroids suggests that these specific phytochemical classes may be limited in neem leaves. These findings open avenues for further research and utilization of neem as a valuable natural resource.","PeriodicalId":12808,"journal":{"name":"GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"4 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140361876","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}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0089
SANDHIYA J, BALAMURUGAN K
The main aim and objective of present research work is to evaluate and compare the standard concerning quality of generic and branded anti-inflammatory drug. The drug are evaluated and research showed that branded and generic meet the Pharmacopoeial specification. All tablet passed for the test of weight variation, hardness, thickness, friability, disintegration, dissolution as per pharmacopeia. Hence, we can say that branded and nonbranded drugs of anti-inflammatory are equal. So, healthcare professionals are suggested to prescribe generic drugs so that everyone can reach the cost of drugs and maintain health.
{"title":"A comparative analysis on generic product vs branded product of prednisolone tablet","authors":"SANDHIYA J, BALAMURUGAN K","doi":"10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0089","url":null,"abstract":"The main aim and objective of present research work is to evaluate and compare the standard concerning quality of generic and branded anti-inflammatory drug. The drug are evaluated and research showed that branded and generic meet the Pharmacopoeial specification. All tablet passed for the test of weight variation, hardness, thickness, friability, disintegration, dissolution as per pharmacopeia. Hence, we can say that branded and nonbranded drugs of anti-inflammatory are equal. So, healthcare professionals are suggested to prescribe generic drugs so that everyone can reach the cost of drugs and maintain health.","PeriodicalId":12808,"journal":{"name":"GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"58 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140362473","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}
The executive summary will provide a concise overview of the conceptual framework aimed at understanding the relationship between climate change and zoonotic diseases in the USA. It will highlight the significance of addressing this issue, the objectives of the framework, expected outcomes, and the proposed methodology for research and implementation. It encapsulates the essence of the proposed framework, highlighting its significance, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes. Climate change poses a significant threat to public health, exacerbating the emergence and transmission of zoonotic diseases across the USA. This executive summary underscores the critical need for a proactive approach to understanding and managing the complex interplay between climate change and zoonotic diseases to safeguard the health of communities. The framework aims to address this pressing issue by elucidating the mechanisms through which climate change influences the dynamics of zoonotic diseases. By integrating multidisciplinary research, predictive modeling, and public health strategies, the framework seeks to enhance the nation's capacity to predict, prevent, and mitigate the health risks associated with climate change-driven zoonotic diseases. Key objectives of the framework include developing predictive models to identify high-risk areas and vulnerable populations, elucidating the pathways of disease transmission, and proposing evidence-based interventions to mitigate health risks. By fostering collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and public health practitioners, the framework aims to translate research findings into actionable strategies and policies that protect public health and promote resilience in the face of climate change. Expected outcomes of the framework include improved understanding of the complex relationship between climate change and zoonotic diseases, enhanced surveillance and early warning systems, and informed decision-making to guide public health interventions. Ultimately, the framework seeks to empower communities and decision-makers with the knowledge and tools needed to adapt to changing environmental conditions and mitigate the health impacts of zoonotic diseases in the USA.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.3.0088
Patil Ankita, Paradkar Hemant, Pal Subodh, Singh Nikita, Pathrikar Anaya
In the 21st century, the prevalence of lifestyle disorders has surged, exacerbated by sedentary habits and increased stress, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to a substantial rise in cases of Sthaulya, affecting approximately one-third of the global population with overweight or obese. Obesity, a complex and multifaceted disease, has tripled in global prevalence since 1980, impacting diverse age groups, genders, and socio-economic strata. Although rates have plateaued in some developed nations, the consequences of obesity extend beyond physical appearance, causing both physical and mental harm and significantly affecting overall quality of life. Furthermore, obesity serves as a precursor to various secondary health conditions, including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, dyslipidemia, and more. Ayurveda classifies Athisthaulya as one of the eight undesirable conditions under Ashtanindita purusha. It arises from the vitiation of Kapha dosha, Vata dosha, and Medo dhatu, aligning with the contemporary understanding of obesity as a chronic metabolic disorder. Ayurveda's holistic approach, incorporating Pachana chikitsa and Lekhana basti, shows promise in managing Sthaulya. This case study involves a 52-year-old female patient with a weight of 112 kg and a BMI of 41.1. Over 30 days, the patient underwent a comprehensive Ayurvedic management plan, including Pachana aushadhi for 7 days and Lekhana basti for 21 days. The outcome demonstrated a significant weight loss of 11 kg, reducing her weight to 101 kg. and achieving a BMI of 37.1 without complications. This case underscores the potential of Ayurvedic interventions in addressing the challenges of obesity.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-28DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.2.0071
Tangi Ndakondja Angula, Abraham Dongo
Background: Effectively managing drug demand and supply through pharmaceutical quantification is critical as it ensures that medications are readily available when needed while reducing costs, optimizing inventory management, and ultimately improving patient care. This research aimed to examine the existing literature on the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on predicting pharmaceutical demand in public systems. This review focused specifically on the accuracy of these methods, their limitations, and the ethical concerns associated with their use. Methods: The research used PubMed and Google Scholar databases, following PRISMA principles, and yielded 13 peer-reviewed articles. The quality of the included studies was assessed for potential bias using established standard criteria, the Cochrane Risk of Bias Checklist Tool for systematic reviews of intervention. Results: The results show that linear regression and random forest are the predominant models for predicting medication quantities in hospital pharmacies. However, the precision of these models can be affected by data entry inaccuracies and fluctuations. The study identified technical, human, and organizational obstacles as barriers to adoption, as well as problems related to privacy and confidentiality. Conclusion: The use of AI and ML can estimate the demand and supply of medicine in public pharmaceutical delivery systems. The results highlight the importance of further study to improve forecasting algorithm simulation accuracy, broaden single time-series projections to incorporate additional patient-associated factors and investigate various efficiency measures.
背景：通过药品量化来有效管理药品需求和供应至关重要，因为它能确保在需要时随时提供药品，同时降低成本、优化库存管理并最终改善患者护理。本研究旨在审查人工智能（AI）和机器学习（ML）对公共系统药品需求预测影响的现有文献。本综述特别关注这些方法的准确性、局限性以及与使用这些方法相关的伦理问题。研究方法研究使用了 PubMed 和 Google Scholar 数据库，遵循了 PRISMA 原则，共收到 13 篇经同行评审的文章。采用既定标准，即用于干预措施系统综述的 Cochrane 偏倚风险检查表工具，对纳入研究的质量进行了评估，以确定是否存在潜在偏倚。结果显示结果表明，线性回归和随机森林是预测医院药房用药量的主要模型。然而，这些模型的精确度会受到数据录入不准确和波动的影响。研究发现，技术、人力和组织方面的障碍以及与隐私和保密相关的问题是采用模型的障碍。结论使用人工智能和 ML 可以估算公共药品供应系统中的药品需求和供应。研究结果强调了进一步研究的重要性，以提高预测算法的模拟准确性，扩大单一时间序列预测的范围，纳入更多与患者相关的因素，并研究各种效率措施。
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Pub Date : 2024-02-28DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.2.0056
Simon Gabriel Mafulul, Enoch Banbilbwa Joel, John Gushit
This study determined the level of heavy metal contamination in selected medicinal plants sold in Jos Metropolis and assesses the health risks associated with their consumption. Five commonly used medicinal plants (Annona senegalensis, Mangifera indica, Psidium guajava, Vernonia amygdalina, and Vitex donniana) were analyzed for the presence of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), mercury (Hg), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) respectively using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The result showed that the concentrations of As, Cd, Hg, Mn, and Zn in all the plants and Pb levels in two plants, V. amygdalina and V. donniana were significantly higher than the WHO recommended limits, indicating a potential health hazard. The calculated values of the hazard quotient (HQ), hazard index (HI), and cancer risk (CR) for the heavy metals exceed the acceptable levels for both adults and children, suggesting a high vulnerability to heavy metal toxicity and carcinogenicity with the highest and lowest HI values obtained by V. amygdalina (47.3) for children and P. guajava (9.63) for adults. The CR associated with Ni and As for adults and children indicated high carcinogenic risk. In contrast, the CR values for Cd and Pb for adults and children indicated a moderate CR. Based on the results and risk assessment provided by this study, the consumption of medicinal plants suggests a high vulnerability to heavy metal toxicity. It can be concluded that the consumption of medicinal plants poses a serious threat to human health due to heavy metal contamination and calls for implementing preventive measures and risk communication among users of these products to safeguard the health of the residents.
本研究确定了乔斯大都市出售的部分药用植物的重金属污染水平，并评估了食用这些植物对健康造成的风险。使用电感耦合等离子体质谱法（ICP-MS）分析了五种常用药用植物（塞内加尔芒果、番石榴、杏仁和荆芥）中分别存在的砷（As）、镉（Cd）、铜（Cu）、汞（Hg）、锰（Mn）、镍（Ni）、铅（Pb）和锌（Zn）。结果表明，所有植物中的砷、镉、汞、锰和锌浓度，以及两种植物（V. amygdalina 和 V. donniana）中的铅含量均明显高于世界卫生组织建议的限值，表明存在潜在的健康危害。重金属的危害商数（HQ）、危害指数（HI）和致癌风险（CR）的计算值都超过了成人和儿童的可接受水平，表明重金属毒性和致癌性的易感性很高，其中儿童的最高和最低危害指数值分别为 V. amygdalina（47.3）和 P. guajava（9.63）。镍和砷对成人和儿童的 CR 值表明致癌风险较高。相比之下，成人和儿童的镉和铅的 CR 值为中度 CR。根据这项研究提供的结果和风险评估，食用药用植物表明极易受到重金属毒性的影响。由此可以得出结论，食用药用植物会因重金属污染而对人类健康造成严重威胁，因此需要采取预防措施，并与这些产品的使用者进行风险交流，以保障居民的健康。
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Pub Date : 2024-02-28DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.2.0069
Vaishnavi B. Borgaonkar, Chetan M. Jain, Amit R. Jaiswal, Poonam Irache, Achal H. Yelane, Hanuman P. Tattu
Solubility, a critical parameter governing the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of pharmaceutical compounds, often poses a significant challenge in drug development. This review article offers a thorough examination of several methods used to improve the solubility of medications that have low solubility, in order to overcome their limits. The discussion encompasses both conventional and emerging strategies, highlighting their mechanisms, advantages, and limitations. The study examines conventional methods such as particle size reduction, solid dispersion, and cosolvency, focusing on their historical importance and extensive use. Advances in nanotechnology, including nanosuspensions, nanocrystals, and lipid-based nanocarriers, are discussed for their potential to revolutionize solubility enhancement through improved drug delivery systems. An essential determinant in achieving optimal medication dosage absorption into the circulatory system is the demonstration of a pharmacological action is directly linked to the solubility of a substance. The primary challenge in formulating the new medicinal chemical is its limited water solubility. Medications with low solubility in water need large doses in order to achieve their highest effective concentration in the bloodstream when taken orally. The biopharmaceutical categorization system (BCS) classifies substances according to their solubility and permeability. Regulatory agencies and health organizations have used this categorization approach to validate bioequivalence for chemicals that are both highly soluble and very permeable by using dissolution as a form of confirmation. Medications that have a poor capacity to dissolve in water have a slow pace of breaking down, which results in a reduction in the amount of the medication that may be absorbed into the bloodstream when taken orally.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-28DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.2.0044
Domenico Prisa
Research objective: This research aims to evaluate the biostimulant potential of some innovative products that can improve germination, growth and protection from biotic stresses on some vegetable and ornamental species. Materials and Methods: The experiments, which started in October 2022, were conducted in the CREA-OF greenhouses in Pescia (Pt), on Cichorium intybus and Crassula rupestris plants. The experimental groups were: i) group control, irrigated with water and previously fertilised substrate; ii) biofertiliser Ecklonia maxima, dilution 1:1000, 5 ml of this dilution once a week per plant; iii) Elixir lite, irrigated with water and substrate previously fertilised; iv) Immuno pro group, irrigated with water and substrate previously fertilised; Harvest boost group, irrigated with water and substrate previously fertilised. On 23 January 2024, plant height, number of leaves, vegetative weight, root volume and length, number of microorganisms and pH of the substrate were determined. In addition, the mortality of the plants in the nursery was assessed. Results and Discussion: The experiment showed that the use of biostimulants can significantly improve the vegetative and root growth of Cichorium intybus and Crassula rupestris plants. In general, a significant increase in plant height, vegetative and root weight and root length was observed, particularly in the Elixir lite treatment. There was also a significant increase in the microbial colonisation of the substrate with all innovative biostimulant treatments, while the pH remained practically unchanged. The Immuno pro treatment was the best in terms of reducing plant mortality in all two plant species. Biostimulants are widely used in horticulture because we often work with short-cycle crops, varying from a few weeks to a few months. The rapid succession of different crops implies a constant supply of nutrients and intensive use of soil. More intensive horticulture in particular often benefits from the effect of biostimulant treatments due to the increased resource use efficiency of the crops. Foliar biostimulants are mainly used by farmers to increase the production of both leaf and fruit vegetable crops. The positive effects of their use are exerted both on increasing the content of secondary metabolites and on a general improvement of nutrient uptake efficiency. These biological effects can be attributed to the presence in biostimulants of polysaccharides, extracted from algae, such as alginates and carrageenan, which are responsible for two important biological actions: sequestering or slowly releasing nutrients. In fruit vegetables, biostimulants can also improve the homogeneity of flowering and fruit size, as reported for peppers. Commercial biostimulants have increased the unit yield of many leafy vegetable species by acting on nutrient uptake by the plant. Conclusions: In horticultural production, in open field and in protected crops, the application of biostimulants is aimed at achiev
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