Anna Kocira

The University College of Applied Sciences in Chełm, Poland

The sharp increase in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) acreage in the late 20th century and early 21st century is due to the demand for edible oil and feed protein. However, a limiting factor in the extent of soybean cultivation is its high heat requirements and response to photoperiod. Most varieties are short-day plants and are generally the be...

Background: The development of the organic food market in Poland is currently at a fairly high level. There is a growing demand for organic food, but the share of total sales remains low. There are still many barriers related to the availability of organic food and information about it. In addition, consumers are skeptical of the inspection system...

Issues of environmental security, fuel and energy independence have been forming political and economic territories for several centuries. Current events in Ukraine have become a litmus test, which clearly highlights the dangers of resource monopolies and the transfer of economic benefits. The issue of ensuring the energy system in climate neutrali...

Grasslands provide many ecosystem services. Apart from being a source of fodder for animals, grasslands regulate water and soil quality by reducing nitrogen emissions to the environment. The aim of the study was to determine the biophysical and monetary value of ecosystem services of grassland based on the “mineral nitrogen content in the soil laye...

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of cold stress at flowering stage on plant structure, yield and chemical composition of seeds of 15 soybean cultivars. The study was conducted in 2019–2020, using the complete randomization method, in three replications. Fifteen soybean cultivars belonging to three maturity groups: early (EC), m...

Triggering the plant resistance induction phenomenon by chemical compounds, for example acibenzolar-S-methyl ester, has been known and described in scientific literature. Other benzothadiazole derivatives have been also described; however, their properties have not been sufficiently studied. The tested substance, N-methyl-N-methoxyamide-7-carboxybe...

There has been a significant increase in the development of edible films and coatings in recent times, and this is expected to have a significant impact on the quality of fruit and vegetables in the coming years. Consumers expect fresh fruit and vegetables free from pesticide residues, with high quality, nutritional value and an extended shelf life...

The rich biodiversity of agricultural fields and their surroundings enhances natural ecosystems and has a positive impact on their productivity and resistance, e [...]

The aim of the study was to identify the response to cold stress of 16 soybean cultivars by evaluating their emergence, yield level, and seed chemical composition. Studies were conducted in 2018–2019. A total of sixteen soybean cultivars belonging to three earliness groups (early, medium-early and late) were included. Short-term (3-day) cold stress...

Legumes have become important crops, due to an increasing global population and its demand for feed protein. Furthermore, legumes can improve the characteristics of the soil, improve biodiversity levels in crop rotations, and be cultivated in both organic and sustainable farming systems. In this study, a two-factor field experiment was conducted in...

In recent years, the European Union has been paying particular attention to the problem of biodiversity loss. The possibilities of its assessment and conservation are included in the latest European Union (EU) policies and reflected in the European Biodiversity Strategy. The biodiversity of weeds in winter cereals in organic and conventional low-in...

The benefits of conservation practices increased the interest of farmers in the cultivation of cover crops (CCs). This review aims to present and analyze the state of the art on the cultivation of legume CCs, including their importance in protecting crops against weeds, as well as their effects on organic matter and nitrogen content in the soil, ph...

Celem pracy była ocena opłacalności stosowania biostymulatorów w uprawie fasoli zwykłej (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) odmiany ‘Orzeł’. Badania polowe przeprowadzono w latach 2016–2018. Nasiona fasoli odmiany ‘Orzeł’ wysiewano w każdym roku badań, w pierwszej dekadzie maja. W okresie wegetacji zastosowano biostymulatory: Asahi SL (w stężeniu 0,1 i 0,2%),...

Biostimulants are preparations that favorably impact the growth, development, and yield of plants. The research objective was to examine the effect of the frequency of use of Kelpak, Terra Sorb Complex and Fylloton biostimulants on improving the yield and nutritional properties of beans. Been seeds (variety Oczko) were sown in the first week of May...

Oils often have similar properties and can be difficult to identify based on color, smell or taste alone. The present paper suggests the use of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) in combination with chemometric methods to explore similarities and differentiate between samples of Moldavian dragonhead oil subjected to different storage co...

The experiment was conducted in the years 2014-2016 with the aim to evaluate the influence of a biostimulant based on seaweed and amino acids on the content of neutral and acid detergent fiber, lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose in three cultivars of soybean. In the vegetative season, 0.7% and 1.0% solutions of the biostimulant were used in single...

In cultivation of plants, stress factors often occur, which affect the limitation of the intensity of the photosynthesis process, which in turn may cause a decrease in the size and quality of the plant yield. In such cases, it is justified to use biostimulants to improve the size and quality of the obtained crops, with no negative impact on the nat...

Improvement of crop cultivation technologies is focused on increasing crop productivity and improving yield quality, and at the same time on minimizing risks posed to the natural environment. The use of biostimulants contributes to plants productivity increase, especially under their exposure to stress induced by negative environmental stimuli. A f...

In recent years, attempts have been made to use preparations that allow obtaining high and good quality yields, while reducing the application of pesticides and mineral fertilizers. These include biostimulants that are safe for the natural environment and contribute to the improvement of yield size and quality, especially after the occurrence of st...

In the present study, application of Ecklonia maxima extract (Kelpak SL - a water soluble concentrate) was optimized and its impact on yield, nutraceutical and nutritional potential of Phaseolus vulgaris L. (var. Aura and Toska) was measured. The study was carried out in 2012 and 2013 in Poland. During the growing season, 0.2% and 0.4% solution of...

The paper presents possibilities of using straw as an energy source with reference to the organic matter balance. We carried out the survey in 30 family farms by means of calculation of the amount of the produced straw and its management trends. We determined that 7 farms were selling all produced straw for energy purposes and in the remaining ones...

In recent years, the interest in the application of biostimulants has increased, which positively affect the growth and development of plants and contribute to an increase in the yield and quality of crops. In Poland, the area of soybean cultivation is constantly increasing and thus the improvement of the quality of its seeds seems to be purposeful...

An experiment was conducted to investigate into the effects of Ecklonia maxima extract (Kelpak SL) on yield, protein and ash contents of two bean cultivars. The study was carried out in 2012 - 2014 in Poland. During the growing season, 0.2% and 0.4% solutions of the bio-stimulant were applied by single and double spraying of plants against a contro...

This study analyzed the efficiency of various types of expenditures such as human labor, energy, total, and expenditures in farms which are classified into six groups based on their economic size. Analysis was performed during the period 2004-2015 for farm holdings from the entire area of Poland, and those participating in the Farm Accountancy Data...

Application of Moldavian dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.) leaves in extruded snacks was evaluated. Directly expanded corn snacks (crisps) were supplemented with 5–20% of dragonhead leaves. The supplemented snacks were characterized to have improved nutritional value and were a good source of dietary fibre. The presence of phenolic compounds,...

The use of Atonik, a synthetic biostimulant, to improve the yield and quality of red and white bean was studied. The 0.1% and 0.3% solutions of Atonik biostimulant were applied by a single and double spraying of plants. The yield of the investigated common beans increased after Atonik treatment with the highest impact recorded upon the double spray...

Energy expenditures of environmentally sustainable farms. The work presents energy expenditures in the production process of 15 selected environmentally sustainable farms. The results obtained have been compared with results for 15 farms, which did not meet the criteria of environmental sustainability. It was found that environmentally sustainable...

NANO-GRO® jest organicznym stymulatorem wzrostu zawierającym siarczany Fe, Co, Al, Mg, Mn, Ni i Ag w stężeniach nanomolowych. Najczęściej jest on stosowany w formie przedsiewnego moczenia nasion, jednakże nie zawsze ta forma aplikacji jest efektywna. Brak doniesień dotyczących wpływu stosowania stymulatora NANO-GRO® na cechy wartości użytkowej rośl...

The growth of fish is directly dependent on feed composition and quality. Medicinal plants can be added to fish feed as adjuvant therapy for the prevention of fish diseases. The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.) has been reported to have multiple biological effects, including immunomodulatory and antioxidant activity. The most act...

Functioning of an agricultural biogas plant is connected with generation of large amounts of post-digestion matter. After considering the physicochemical properties, the basic direction of digestate utilization should be its use as a fertilizer. A possibility of agricultural utilization of digestate as a fertilizer was investigated. Digestate obtai...

Streszczenie. W opracowaniu przeprowadzono analizę zasobów pracy w 5 typach gospo-darstw rolniczych. Określono liczbę osób zatrudnionych oraz nakłady pracy w przeliczeniu na gospodarstwo i na 100 ha UR. Obliczono także standardową nadwyżkę bezpośrednią oraz intensywność organizacji produkcji. Stwierdzono, że wielkość zatrudnienia jak i wielkość na-...

Appropriate management of resources and the most effective use of inputs is a fundamental factor on which production profitability depends. Productivity indicators are one of the measures of using resources and inputs. The paper deals with the analysis of land productivity, technical fixed assets, labour resources, mechanization and power energy in...

Dracocephalum moldavica L. which is known as dragonhead is an annual herbaceous aromatic plant belongs to family Lamiaceae. It is native to central Asia and has been naturalized in eastern and central Europe. Extracts and oil from this plant are used widely in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and flavouring industries. Because mycological quality...

The economic size of agricultural farms is defined by means of the standard output (SO). However, economic effects of these farms depend on the way of husbandry. The analysed family farms of the area ranging from 8.58ha UAA to 150ha UAA had economic sizes ranging from €9,737 to €24,9379. Such a range made it possible to create 4 groups of farms acc...

The field experiment was carried out in 2014 in Perespa, Poland to examine the impact of biostimulant Fylloton on the photosynthetic activity of Moldavian dragonhead cv ‘Alba’. Moldavian dragonhead seeds were sown in April at a depth of 1-1.5cm, with the spacing 45 x 20cm. During the growing season, Fylloton was foliar-applied at a dose 2 l/ha (0.7...

The experiment was carried out in 2010 and 2011 on experimental fields of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the State School of Higher Education in Chełm, Poland to study the effect of Asahi SL on bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) of Aura cultivar yielding. Bean seeds were sown at the depth of 3 - 4cm, spacing of drills 45cm, to achieve the dens...

A com. amino acids-contg. biostimulator was applied on leaves of 2 common bean varieties in field exps. to study its effects on seed, mass and pod nos. The seeds were analyzed for protein, moisture and ash contents. Use of the biostimulator resulted in increasing the seed no. and mass as well as the protein content in the seeds. Dokonano oceny dzia...

The experiments were conducted in 2000–2002. Corms of Acidanthera bicolor var. murielae Perry were planted on four dates, every ten days: 19–20th of April, 29–30th of April, 8–9th of May, 18–19th of May, and at three different depths: 4, 8, and 12 cm. At the end of the vegetation period, the plants were dug out and cormels obtained were dried, clea...

Nano-Gro is a preparation which contains oligosaccharide granules saturated with metal sulphates (Fe, Co, Al, Mg, Mn, Ni and Ag) in nanomolar concentrations. Application of Nano-Gro on plants activates its anti-stress defense mechanisms, resulting in positive effect on growth and development of plants and increasing their yields. However, the studi...

Biostimulators applied in the cultivation of plants stimulate the processes of life and increase their hardiness to stress conditions, contributing to greater and better quality of yield. One of them is Kelpak SL obtained from brown seaweed species Ecklonia maxima. The aim of experiment carried out was to assess a potential effect of Kelpak SL on b...

The experiment was carried out at the Department of Ornamental Plants in the Agricultural University in Lublin in the years 2000-2002. The plant material was corms of Acidanthera bicolor var. murielae Perry with a circumference of 8-9 cm, which in number of thirty was planted on a plot 1.2 m2, at 8 cm of depth in the second week of May. According t...

Corms of Acidanthera bicolor var. murielae Perry were planted at three depths (4, 8, and 12 cm) and at four spring dates (the third and fifth week of April, the second and third week of May). The number and weight of cormels was examined in the total and marketable yield. The highest total and marketable yield of cormels was obtained from planting...

A field experiments was carried out in 2000-2001 with the use of the Acidanthera bicolor corms of 8-9 cm circumference as plant material. Corms were planted on May 5th 2000 and on May 9th 2001. Growth stimulators were applied in three concentrations: Asahi SL 0.1%, 0.2% and 0.4%; Tytanit 0.02%, 0.04% and 0.08% in following combinations: soaking of...