Strategies for Selecting Potentially Effective Biofumigant Species for Optimal Biofumigation Outcomes
Soil-borne diseases threaten sustainable agriculture, traditionally managed by chemical fumigants, whose use is now restricted due to environmental and health concerns. This study evaluates the biofumigation potential of <i>Brassicaceae</i> species, specifically <i>Brassica carinat...
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| description | Soil-borne diseases threaten sustainable agriculture, traditionally managed by chemical fumigants, whose use is now restricted due to environmental and health concerns. This study evaluates the biofumigation potential of <i>Brassicaceae</i> species, specifically <i>Brassica carinata</i> A. Braun., <i>Brassica juncea</i> (L.) Vassiliĭ Matveievitch Czernajew., <i>Raphanus sativus</i> L., and <i>Sinapis alba</i> L., cultivated in central Spain. Field trials across two growing cycles assessed biomass production, glucosinolate (GSL) concentration, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) interception, and radiation use efficiency (RUE). Biomass production varied across species and sampling dates, with <i>S. alba</i> and <i>R. sativus</i> outperforming other species in shorter cycles, while <i>B. juncea</i> and <i>B. carinata</i> showed a more efficient GSL profile regarding soil-borne disease control, particularly in aliphatic GSLs like sinigrin. Results highlight <i>B. juncea</i> and <i>B. carinata</i> as potent biofumigants due to their high GSL levels, whereas <i>S. alba</i> and <i>R. sativus</i> are more suited to early biomass production. The study also explores the chlorophyll content index (SPAD) as a potential field indicator of GSL concentration, providing a practical approach for optimizing biofumigation timing. These findings support the selection of specific <i>Brassicaceae</i> species adapted to climatic conditions and crop cycles for effective biofumigation in sustainable agricultural practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0477febb2869420b8fa55700465d52912025-01-24T13:15:54ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722025-01-0115214710.3390/agriculture15020147Strategies for Selecting Potentially Effective Biofumigant Species for Optimal Biofumigation OutcomesJuan Manuel Arroyo0Jose Soler1Rubén Linares2Daniel Palmero3Departamento de Producción Agraria, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Avenida Puerta de Hierro, 4, 28040 Madrid, SpainDepartamento de Producción Agraria, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Avenida Puerta de Hierro, 4, 28040 Madrid, SpainDepartamento de Producción Agraria, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Avenida Puerta de Hierro, 4, 28040 Madrid, SpainDepartamento de Producción Agraria, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Avenida Puerta de Hierro, 4, 28040 Madrid, SpainSoil-borne diseases threaten sustainable agriculture, traditionally managed by chemical fumigants, whose use is now restricted due to environmental and health concerns. This study evaluates the biofumigation potential of <i>Brassicaceae</i> species, specifically <i>Brassica carinata</i> A. Braun., <i>Brassica juncea</i> (L.) Vassiliĭ Matveievitch Czernajew., <i>Raphanus sativus</i> L., and <i>Sinapis alba</i> L., cultivated in central Spain. Field trials across two growing cycles assessed biomass production, glucosinolate (GSL) concentration, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) interception, and radiation use efficiency (RUE). Biomass production varied across species and sampling dates, with <i>S. alba</i> and <i>R. sativus</i> outperforming other species in shorter cycles, while <i>B. juncea</i> and <i>B. carinata</i> showed a more efficient GSL profile regarding soil-borne disease control, particularly in aliphatic GSLs like sinigrin. Results highlight <i>B. juncea</i> and <i>B. carinata</i> as potent biofumigants due to their high GSL levels, whereas <i>S. alba</i> and <i>R. sativus</i> are more suited to early biomass production. The study also explores the chlorophyll content index (SPAD) as a potential field indicator of GSL concentration, providing a practical approach for optimizing biofumigation timing. These findings support the selection of specific <i>Brassicaceae</i> species adapted to climatic conditions and crop cycles for effective biofumigation in sustainable agricultural practices.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/2/147sustainable agricultureglucosinolates (GSL)<i>Brassicaceae</i> speciessoil-borne diseases |
| spellingShingle | Juan Manuel Arroyo Jose Soler Rubén Linares Daniel Palmero Strategies for Selecting Potentially Effective Biofumigant Species for Optimal Biofumigation Outcomes Agriculture sustainable agriculture glucosinolates (GSL) <i>Brassicaceae</i> species soil-borne diseases |
| title | Strategies for Selecting Potentially Effective Biofumigant Species for Optimal Biofumigation Outcomes |
| title_full | Strategies for Selecting Potentially Effective Biofumigant Species for Optimal Biofumigation Outcomes |
| title_fullStr | Strategies for Selecting Potentially Effective Biofumigant Species for Optimal Biofumigation Outcomes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strategies for Selecting Potentially Effective Biofumigant Species for Optimal Biofumigation Outcomes |
| title_short | Strategies for Selecting Potentially Effective Biofumigant Species for Optimal Biofumigation Outcomes |
| title_sort | strategies for selecting potentially effective biofumigant species for optimal biofumigation outcomes |
| topic | sustainable agriculture glucosinolates (GSL) <i>Brassicaceae</i> species soil-borne diseases |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/2/147 |
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