In northeastern Brazil, there is an increase in areas with soil salinization problem, mainly in irrigated perimeters. Some practices are used for the recovery of these soils, such as the application of gypsum associated with soil washing, use of organic matter and halophyte plants. Biochar can improve water flow and salt leaching, with great potential to remediate saline-sodic soils. Thus, the study aimed to ev...
Sweet-scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L’Hér), a plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family, has medicinal and aromatic properties and is widely used in the cosmetic, soap, perfume, aromatherapy, and food industries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of fertilization and the use of different colors of plastic mulch on sweet-scented geranium biomass and essential oil. Three colors of pla...
O gerânio (Pelargonium graveolens) é uma erva aromática e seu óleo essencial é comumente utilizado na constituição de fármacos e cosméticos no mundo. A planta adapta-se bem às condições climáticas do nordeste brasileiro, mas são escassos os dados sobre seu rendimento quantitativo e qualitativo. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a influência de espaçamento de plantas e intervalos de colheita em gerânio na produ...