Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences

The influence of the components of potato starch / psyllium husk flour films on microorganisms in the context of its potential use

Abstract Films were prepared by solution casting from potato thermoplastic starch plasticised with glycerol and containing 0, 2, 6, or 10 g of Plantago ovata husk flour (PF) per batch. The control film without PF was designated TPS, while the modified films were designated TPS/PF...

Soil Microbiome Changes under Long-Term Rye and Maize Monocropping Systems, Crop Rotation and Bare Fallow under Different Fertilization Variants

Microbial communities are recognized as critical and essential factors in maintaining crop and soil health. However, our current understanding of soil microbial status, particularly in long-term monocropping systems, remains limited, especially concerning interactions and communi...