Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

Sulfur and polymer coating on urea enhances antioxidant defense, nutrient balance, secondary metabolites, and nitrogen use efficiency in salt‑stressed wheat

Soil salinity is a growing threat to wheat productivity. This study evaluated whether different coated urea formulations– especially polymer-sulfur-coated urea (PSCU) – could help wheat cope with different salt stress levels: non-saline control (1.3 dS m − 1 , showing the natural...

Integrated analysis of mineral composition and antimicrobial properties of Slovak grown chili pepper varieties

This study investigates the relationship between mineral composition and antimicrobial activity in ten Capsicum spp. varieties cultivated in Slovakia under uniform foil-tunnel conditions. Fruits collected from plants of each variety were pooled, homogenized, and analyzed as compo...

Short-Term Cadmium and Lead Exposure in Common Buckwheat: Metal Accumulation, Physiological Responses, and Compositional Changes

Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) contamination may alter common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench cv. ‘Korona’) physiology and composition. The objective was to determine whether common buckwheat maintains physiological performance under controlled Cd and Pb exposure while assessi...

Imidacloprid Removal Efficiency with the Use of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) at Different Compost Doses

One method for removing neonicotinoids from the environment that is considered safe, eco-friendly, and sustainable is phytoremediation. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the sewage sludge-based compost rate on substrate activity in the presence of rapeseed (Bra...

Life cycle assessment shows that integrating nut trees reduces carbon footprint of soybean farming

Abstract Agroforestry systems enhance productivity, resource-use efficiency, and climate resilience, offering a promising pathway for integrating soybean ( Glycine max L. Merr.), European hazelnut ( Corylus avellana L.) and sweet chestnut ( Castanea sativa Mill.) into sustainable...

Mycotoxin Occurrence and Microbiological Quality of Maize Silage Supplemented with Insect Meals for Potential Use in Waterfowl Nutrition

Whole crop maize silage may represent a complementary feed material in waterfowl nutrition, but its hygienic quality and mycotoxin profile remain important safety considerations. This study evaluated the microbiological quality, occurrence, and concentrations of selected mycotoxi...

Microbiota Dynamics and Listeria monocytogenes Inhibition in Vacuum-Packed Brown Bear Meat Treated with β-Cyclodextrin-Encapsulated Essential Oil

Abstract This study evaluated the microbiological quality and microbiota dynamics of brown bear ( Ursus arctos ) meat treated with β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of Origanum vulgare essential oil (OVEO/β-CD) and Illicium verum essential oil (IVEO/β-CD) during 21 days of refri...