Aquí hay una lista de publicaciones donde los productos de HUMAC s.r.o. fueron usados:
1.
Tóth, Štefan; Šoltysová, Božena; Dupľák, Štefan; Porvaz, Pavol
Impact of Soil-Applied Humic Ameliorative Amendment on the Ligno-Cellulose Quality and Calorific Value of Switchgrass Panicum virgatum L. Journal Article
En: Agronomy, vol. 13, iss. 7, pp. 1854, 2023.
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title = {Impact of Soil-Applied Humic Ameliorative Amendment on the Ligno-Cellulose Quality and Calorific Value of Switchgrass Panicum virgatum L.},
author = {Štefan Tóth and Božena Šoltysová and Štefan Dupľák and Pavol Porvaz},
doi = {10.3390/agronomy13071854},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-07-13},
urldate = {2023-07-13},
journal = {Agronomy},
volume = {13},
issue = {7},
pages = {1854},
abstract = {The main objective of the paper was to determine the ligno-cellulose quality and calorific value of switchgrass Panicum virgatum L. The impact of nutrition treatments (pre-sowing soil humic amendment HA and/or NPK, with annual dose of N on both the treatments, and untreated control UC) and years were evaluated as main effects within a pilot experiment with seven cultivars tested during 2018–2022. Two data sets of acid detergent fiber (ADF), acid detergent lignin (ADL), crude cellulose (CE), hemicellulose (HEM), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and high heating value (HHV) were evaluated, the primary one in terms of quality content and the secondary one in terms of quality yield. The average ADF content of the switchgrass was 43.94% (range 30.15–50.91), while the average contents of ADL, CE, HEM, NDF, and HHV were 9.21% (6.02–12.41), 34.73% (17.98–40.08), 30.49% (21.34–38.41), 74.43% (59.20–81.15%), and 17.206 kJ g−1 (16.579–17.799), respectively. An adequate value of ADF yield was 4.17 Mg ha−1 (0.01–29.31), while for ADL, CE, HEM, NDF and HHV this was 0.79 Mg ha−1 (0.00–5.39), 3.37 Mg ha−1 (0.01–23.92), 2.79 Mg ha−1 (0.01–17.66), 6.96 Mg ha−1 (0.01–46.93), and 1.466 hGJ ha−1 (0.003–10.603), respectively. In terms of the both quality sets the cultivar was confirmed to be the most important factor followed by the year, with nutrition having the least impact. This impact order of the main effects was valid for each of the parameters. Moreover, in terms of quality yield the formation of homogeneity groups corresponded with dry matter yield and therefore with the order of cultivars (EG 1101 ˃ BO Master ˃ EG 1102 ˃ Kanlow ˃ Alamo ˃ Carthage ˃ NJ Ecotype), the years (2021 ˃ 2020 ˃ 2022 ˃ 2019 ˃ 2018), and the treatments (HA ˃ NPK ˃ UC).},
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The main objective of the paper was to determine the ligno-cellulose quality and calorific value of switchgrass Panicum virgatum L. The impact of nutrition treatments (pre-sowing soil humic amendment HA and/or NPK, with annual dose of N on both the treatments, and untreated control UC) and years were evaluated as main effects within a pilot experiment with seven cultivars tested during 2018–2022. Two data sets of acid detergent fiber (ADF), acid detergent lignin (ADL), crude cellulose (CE), hemicellulose (HEM), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and high heating value (HHV) were evaluated, the primary one in terms of quality content and the secondary one in terms of quality yield. The average ADF content of the switchgrass was 43.94% (range 30.15–50.91), while the average contents of ADL, CE, HEM, NDF, and HHV were 9.21% (6.02–12.41), 34.73% (17.98–40.08), 30.49% (21.34–38.41), 74.43% (59.20–81.15%), and 17.206 kJ g−1 (16.579–17.799), respectively. An adequate value of ADF yield was 4.17 Mg ha−1 (0.01–29.31), while for ADL, CE, HEM, NDF and HHV this was 0.79 Mg ha−1 (0.00–5.39), 3.37 Mg ha−1 (0.01–23.92), 2.79 Mg ha−1 (0.01–17.66), 6.96 Mg ha−1 (0.01–46.93), and 1.466 hGJ ha−1 (0.003–10.603), respectively. In terms of the both quality sets the cultivar was confirmed to be the most important factor followed by the year, with nutrition having the least impact. This impact order of the main effects was valid for each of the parameters. Moreover, in terms of quality yield the formation of homogeneity groups corresponded with dry matter yield and therefore with the order of cultivars (EG 1101 ˃ BO Master ˃ EG 1102 ˃ Kanlow ˃ Alamo ˃ Carthage ˃ NJ Ecotype), the years (2021 ˃ 2020 ˃ 2022 ˃ 2019 ˃ 2018), and the treatments (HA ˃ NPK ˃ UC).
2.
Malyugina, Svetlana; Horky, Pavel
The Impact of Humic Substances as Feed Additive on Ruminal Fermentation Journal Article
En: Scientific Papers: Animal Science and Biotechnologies, vol. 56, no. 1, 2023.
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title = {The Impact of Humic Substances as Feed Additive on Ruminal Fermentation},
author = {Svetlana Malyugina and Pavel Horky},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-06-14},
journal = {Scientific Papers: Animal Science and Biotechnologies},
volume = {56},
number = {1},
abstract = {The rumen is settled with a complex microbial ecosystem where feeds consumed by animals are digested with the help of rumen microorganisms, which play an important role in contributing nutrients to the host animal. This study focused on investigating the effect of humic substances (HS) dietary inclusion on the protozoal community in the rumen and qualitative parameters of the ruminal fluid. In the presented research, three cannulated beef cows were housed in individual pens and were fed with the basal diet enriched with the organic feed additive Humac®Natur AFM (comprise: 65 % humic and 5 % fulvic acids, Ca 42.28, Mg 5.11, Fe 19.05 g/kg, Cu 15, Zn 37, Mn 142, Co 1.24, Se 1.67, Mo 2.7 mg/kg of DM) in 3 different concentrations: 60 g/day (4,8 g/kg of DM) and 110 g/day (8,9 g/kg of DM) and 200 g/day (16,1 g/kg of DM). The rumen liquor of each animal was collected two times per week via a rumen cannula with a probe connected to a vacuum pump for further laboratory analyses. Test of rumen fluid included: measurement of pH, physical characteristics, the concentration of nitrogenic compounds and ammonia, determination of rumen protozoa activity, and counting of the total number of protozoal ciliates; the motility of ruminal ciliates was also observed. The rumen pH level was affected by the sampling period, but diet treatment had no significant impact on rumen pH. The pH values in rumen fluid samples were within the normal range, the same as physical characteristics (color, odor, consistency, and sedimentation time). In conclusion, dietary HS supplementation significantly reduced protozoal activity in the rumen in all tested concentrations, which was also in correlation with lower protozoal motility and ammonia concentrations.},
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The rumen is settled with a complex microbial ecosystem where feeds consumed by animals are digested with the help of rumen microorganisms, which play an important role in contributing nutrients to the host animal. This study focused on investigating the effect of humic substances (HS) dietary inclusion on the protozoal community in the rumen and qualitative parameters of the ruminal fluid. In the presented research, three cannulated beef cows were housed in individual pens and were fed with the basal diet enriched with the organic feed additive Humac®Natur AFM (comprise: 65 % humic and 5 % fulvic acids, Ca 42.28, Mg 5.11, Fe 19.05 g/kg, Cu 15, Zn 37, Mn 142, Co 1.24, Se 1.67, Mo 2.7 mg/kg of DM) in 3 different concentrations: 60 g/day (4,8 g/kg of DM) and 110 g/day (8,9 g/kg of DM) and 200 g/day (16,1 g/kg of DM). The rumen liquor of each animal was collected two times per week via a rumen cannula with a probe connected to a vacuum pump for further laboratory analyses. Test of rumen fluid included: measurement of pH, physical characteristics, the concentration of nitrogenic compounds and ammonia, determination of rumen protozoa activity, and counting of the total number of protozoal ciliates; the motility of ruminal ciliates was also observed. The rumen pH level was affected by the sampling period, but diet treatment had no significant impact on rumen pH. The pH values in rumen fluid samples were within the normal range, the same as physical characteristics (color, odor, consistency, and sedimentation time). In conclusion, dietary HS supplementation significantly reduced protozoal activity in the rumen in all tested concentrations, which was also in correlation with lower protozoal motility and ammonia concentrations.
3.
Ondrašovičová, Silvia; Zigo, František; Gogoľa, Július; Lacková, Zuzana; Farkašová, Zuzana; Arvaiová, Juliana; Almášiová, Viera; Rehan, Ibrahim F.
The effects of humic acids on the early developmental stages of African cichlids during artificial breeding Journal Article
En: life, vol. 13, iss. 5, pp. 1071, 2023.
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title = {The effects of humic acids on the early developmental stages of African cichlids during artificial breeding},
author = {Silvia Ondrašovičová and František Zigo and Július Gogoľa and Zuzana Lacková and Zuzana Farkašová and Juliana Arvaiová and Viera Almášiová and Ibrahim F. Rehan},
doi = {10.3390/life13051071},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-04-23},
journal = {life},
volume = {13},
issue = {5},
pages = {1071},
abstract = {The aim of this study was to compare the effect of humic acid (HA) obtained by extraction from alginate on the incubation of roes and fry development in African cichlids, Labidochormis caeruleus, as well as their influence on the stabilization of the physicochemical parameters of water in an aquarium during artificial breeding. The roes were obtained by extruding from a female buccal cavity immediately after fertilization. For the experiment, 4 groups of 40 roes were formed in an incubator with an artificial hatchery. Groups 1–3 were exposed to 1%, 5%, and 10% concentrations of HA, respectively. The control group C was not exposed to HA. In all groups, the mortality and size differences of the fry, as well as the temperature, pH, hardness, nitrite, and nitrate levels in the tanks, were determined during a 30-day monitoring period until the resorption of the yolk sac. The results of this study indicated the ability of HA in 5% and 10% concentrations to reduce nitrite and nitrate levels in the aquatic environment, which significantly reduced the mortality of roes and the survivability of the fry. The determination of the morphological measurements of the fry revealed an increased body length in the groups exposed to 5% and 10% HA concentrations compared to the control group by the end of the monitored period. It was also noted that the yolk sac was resorbed two days earlier in the same groups than in the control. Thus, the results showed that HAs are suitable for use in the artificial aquarium incubation of roes and fry development, which are increasingly exposed to adverse environmental factors. The knowledge obtained in this study and its transfer into practice can allow even less experienced aquarists to successfully breed aquarium fish species that could not normally be bred under artificial conditions without the addition of HA.},
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The aim of this study was to compare the effect of humic acid (HA) obtained by extraction from alginate on the incubation of roes and fry development in African cichlids, Labidochormis caeruleus, as well as their influence on the stabilization of the physicochemical parameters of water in an aquarium during artificial breeding. The roes were obtained by extruding from a female buccal cavity immediately after fertilization. For the experiment, 4 groups of 40 roes were formed in an incubator with an artificial hatchery. Groups 1–3 were exposed to 1%, 5%, and 10% concentrations of HA, respectively. The control group C was not exposed to HA. In all groups, the mortality and size differences of the fry, as well as the temperature, pH, hardness, nitrite, and nitrate levels in the tanks, were determined during a 30-day monitoring period until the resorption of the yolk sac. The results of this study indicated the ability of HA in 5% and 10% concentrations to reduce nitrite and nitrate levels in the aquatic environment, which significantly reduced the mortality of roes and the survivability of the fry. The determination of the morphological measurements of the fry revealed an increased body length in the groups exposed to 5% and 10% HA concentrations compared to the control group by the end of the monitored period. It was also noted that the yolk sac was resorbed two days earlier in the same groups than in the control. Thus, the results showed that HAs are suitable for use in the artificial aquarium incubation of roes and fry development, which are increasingly exposed to adverse environmental factors. The knowledge obtained in this study and its transfer into practice can allow even less experienced aquarists to successfully breed aquarium fish species that could not normally be bred under artificial conditions without the addition of HA.
4.
Tóth, Štefan; Dupľák, Štefan
En: Agronomy, vol. 13, iss. 4, 2023.
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title = {Effect of a Soil-Applied Humic Ameliorative Amendment on the Yield Potential of Switchgrass Panicum virgatum L. Cultivated under Central European Continental Climate Conditions},
author = {Štefan Tóth and Štefan Dupľák},
doi = {10.3390/agronomy13041095},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-04-11},
urldate = {2023-04-11},
journal = {Agronomy},
volume = {13},
issue = {4},
abstract = {The yield potential of switchgrass was verified by testing seven cultivars in a small-scale experiment carried out from 2018 to 2022 on Gleyic Fluvisol under Central European conditions. The treatments are as follows: pre-sowing (i/HA) soil humic preparation Humac AGRO (based on leonardite) with an ameliorative dose of 1000.0 kg ha−1 or (ii/NPK) basic nutrition with a dose of 220.0 kg ha−1 NPK; an annual dose of 70 kg ha−1 N was applied to both treatments (HA, NPK) and compared to (iii/UC) untreated control. A dry matter (DM) yield of 9.02 t ha−1 was achieved in the total average, which varied from 0.05 t ha−1 to 60.64 t ha−1. The yield was affected mainly by years (F-ratio 106.64), then by nutrition (F-ratio 79.03), followed by cultivars (F-ratio 56.87), and finally by replications (F-ratio 0.00). Switchgrass productivity increased according to the utility year; however, the driest year (2020—388 mm, 2021—372 mm, and 2022—288 mm) changed the order of the three full utility years (12.44, 19.13, and 7.73 t ha−1 DM, respectively). HA gives the highest DM yield of 13.69 t ha−1 on average with values of 9.19 and 4.19 for NPK and UC, respectively. The cultivars order was EG 1101 ˃ BO Master ˃ EG 1102 ˃ Kanlow ˃ Alamo ˃ Carthage ˃ NJ Ecotype (21.15, 12.48, 8.14, 7.70, 6.34, 4.47, and 2.89 t ha−1 DM when ranking average yield or 60.64, 45.20, 29.92, 29.15, 17.87, 9.86, and 5.93 t ha−1 DM when ranking maximal yields).},
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The yield potential of switchgrass was verified by testing seven cultivars in a small-scale experiment carried out from 2018 to 2022 on Gleyic Fluvisol under Central European conditions. The treatments are as follows: pre-sowing (i/HA) soil humic preparation Humac AGRO (based on leonardite) with an ameliorative dose of 1000.0 kg ha−1 or (ii/NPK) basic nutrition with a dose of 220.0 kg ha−1 NPK; an annual dose of 70 kg ha−1 N was applied to both treatments (HA, NPK) and compared to (iii/UC) untreated control. A dry matter (DM) yield of 9.02 t ha−1 was achieved in the total average, which varied from 0.05 t ha−1 to 60.64 t ha−1. The yield was affected mainly by years (F-ratio 106.64), then by nutrition (F-ratio 79.03), followed by cultivars (F-ratio 56.87), and finally by replications (F-ratio 0.00). Switchgrass productivity increased according to the utility year; however, the driest year (2020—388 mm, 2021—372 mm, and 2022—288 mm) changed the order of the three full utility years (12.44, 19.13, and 7.73 t ha−1 DM, respectively). HA gives the highest DM yield of 13.69 t ha−1 on average with values of 9.19 and 4.19 for NPK and UC, respectively. The cultivars order was EG 1101 ˃ BO Master ˃ EG 1102 ˃ Kanlow ˃ Alamo ˃ Carthage ˃ NJ Ecotype (21.15, 12.48, 8.14, 7.70, 6.34, 4.47, and 2.89 t ha−1 DM when ranking average yield or 60.64, 45.20, 29.92, 29.15, 17.87, 9.86, and 5.93 t ha−1 DM when ranking maximal yields).
5.
Marcinčák, Slavomír; Semjon, Boris; Marcinčáková, Dana; Reitznerová, Anna; Mudroňová, Dagmar; Vašková, Janka; Nagy, Jozef
Humic Substances as a Feed Supplement and the Benefits of Produced Chicken Meat Journal Article
En: Life, vol. 13, iss. 4, 2023.
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title = {Humic Substances as a Feed Supplement and the Benefits of Produced Chicken Meat},
author = {Slavomír Marcinčák and Boris Semjon and Dana Marcinčáková and Anna Reitznerová and Dagmar Mudroňová and Janka Vašková and Jozef Nagy},
doi = {10.3390/life13040927},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-04-01},
urldate = {2023-04-01},
journal = {Life},
volume = {13},
issue = {4},
abstract = {Humic substances with a high proportion of humic acids (more than 40%) have been classified by the European Commission as feed materials that can be used in animal nutrition since 2013. A protective effect on the intestinal mucosa, as well as anti-inflammatory, adsorptive and antimicrobial properties, were recorded. Nutrient absorption, nutritional status and the immune response in chickens supplemented with HSs were significantly improved. HSs have the ability to enhance protein digestion as well as the utilization of calcium and trace elements. They are known to improve feed digestibility as a result of maintaining an optimal pH in the gut, leading to lower levels of nitrogen excretion and less odor in the husbandry environment. HSs not only increase digestibility and result in greater utilization of the feed ration but also improve the overall quality of the meat produced. They increase the protein content and reduce the fat content in breast muscles. They also contribute to improving the sensory characteristics of the meat produced. Their antioxidant properties improve the oxidative stability of meat during storage. The influence of HSs on fatty acid composition may be one of the reasons that meat has a more beneficial effect on the health of consumers.},
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Humic substances with a high proportion of humic acids (more than 40%) have been classified by the European Commission as feed materials that can be used in animal nutrition since 2013. A protective effect on the intestinal mucosa, as well as anti-inflammatory, adsorptive and antimicrobial properties, were recorded. Nutrient absorption, nutritional status and the immune response in chickens supplemented with HSs were significantly improved. HSs have the ability to enhance protein digestion as well as the utilization of calcium and trace elements. They are known to improve feed digestibility as a result of maintaining an optimal pH in the gut, leading to lower levels of nitrogen excretion and less odor in the husbandry environment. HSs not only increase digestibility and result in greater utilization of the feed ration but also improve the overall quality of the meat produced. They increase the protein content and reduce the fat content in breast muscles. They also contribute to improving the sensory characteristics of the meat produced. Their antioxidant properties improve the oxidative stability of meat during storage. The influence of HSs on fatty acid composition may be one of the reasons that meat has a more beneficial effect on the health of consumers.
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Suteky, Tatik; Dwatmadji,; Soetrisno, Edi
The Potential Used of Humic Substance As Natural Organic Additives For Ruminants: A Review Journal Article
En: Jurnal Sain Peternakan Indonesia, vol. 18, iss. 1, pp. 64-70, 2023.
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title = {The Potential Used of Humic Substance As Natural Organic Additives For Ruminants: A Review},
author = {Tatik Suteky and Dwatmadji and Edi Soetrisno},
doi = {10.31186/jspi.id.18.1.64-70},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-03-31},
journal = {Jurnal Sain Peternakan Indonesia},
volume = {18},
issue = {1},
pages = {64-70},
abstract = {Humate substances (HSs) are raw materials very easy to obtain and are naturally occurring organic molecules found in soil due to the humification of dead organic components. Traditionally used as conventional medicine in China and India and as soil fertilizer in agriculture. Humic acids are widely utilized as feed additives and could enhance ruminant performance. The effect of humic acid on feed intake depends on the level of supplementation, a humic acid source, experimental animals used and the region experimented. Humic acid also increases the average daily gain, and sometimes increases feed digestibility and feed efficiency in goats, cows and cattle. Enhancement of milk yield, total solids, fat-corrected milk (FCM), and energy but does not influence milk composition. That supplementation also lowers blood cholesterol, excluding eosinophil and neutrophil, without affecting the haematological value. HSs also have anti-bacterial properties and HSs affect gut microbiota and rumen, such as increasing fungi counts and pH alteration, but the effect on bacteria and the protozoal population is non-consistent. In other trials, HSs have also been shown to reduce the process of methanogenesis.},
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Humate substances (HSs) are raw materials very easy to obtain and are naturally occurring organic molecules found in soil due to the humification of dead organic components. Traditionally used as conventional medicine in China and India and as soil fertilizer in agriculture. Humic acids are widely utilized as feed additives and could enhance ruminant performance. The effect of humic acid on feed intake depends on the level of supplementation, a humic acid source, experimental animals used and the region experimented. Humic acid also increases the average daily gain, and sometimes increases feed digestibility and feed efficiency in goats, cows and cattle. Enhancement of milk yield, total solids, fat-corrected milk (FCM), and energy but does not influence milk composition. That supplementation also lowers blood cholesterol, excluding eosinophil and neutrophil, without affecting the haematological value. HSs also have anti-bacterial properties and HSs affect gut microbiota and rumen, such as increasing fungi counts and pH alteration, but the effect on bacteria and the protozoal population is non-consistent. In other trials, HSs have also been shown to reduce the process of methanogenesis.
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Hricikova, Simona; Kožárová, Ivona; Hudáková, Nikola; Reitznerová, Anna; Nagy, Jozef; Marcinčák, Slavomír
Humic Substances as a Versatile Intermediary Journal Article
En: Life, vol. 13, iss. 4, 2023.
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title = {Humic Substances as a Versatile Intermediary},
author = {Simona Hricikova and Ivona Kožárová and Nikola Hudáková and Anna Reitznerová and Jozef Nagy and Slavomír Marcinčák },
doi = {10.3390/life13040858 },
year = {2023},
date = {2023-03-23},
journal = {Life},
volume = {13},
issue = {4},
abstract = {Humic substances are organic ubiquitous components arising in the process of chemical and microbiological oxidation, generally called humification, the second largest process of the carbon cycle. The beneficial properties of these various substances can be observed in many fields of life and health, whether it is the impact on the human organism, as prophylactic as well as the therapeutic effects; animal physiology and welfare, which is widely used in livestock farming; or the impact of humic substances on the environment and ecosystem in the context of renewal, fertilization and detoxification. Since animal health, human health and environmental health are interconnected and mutually influencing, this work brings insight into the excellence of the use of humic substances as a versatile mediator contributing to the promotion of One Health.},
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Humic substances are organic ubiquitous components arising in the process of chemical and microbiological oxidation, generally called humification, the second largest process of the carbon cycle. The beneficial properties of these various substances can be observed in many fields of life and health, whether it is the impact on the human organism, as prophylactic as well as the therapeutic effects; animal physiology and welfare, which is widely used in livestock farming; or the impact of humic substances on the environment and ecosystem in the context of renewal, fertilization and detoxification. Since animal health, human health and environmental health are interconnected and mutually influencing, this work brings insight into the excellence of the use of humic substances as a versatile mediator contributing to the promotion of One Health.
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Bujňák, Lukáš; Šamudovská, Alena Hreško; Mudroňová, Dagmar; Naď, Pavel; Marcinčák, Slavomír; Maskaľová, Iveta; Harčárová, Michaela; Karaffová, Viera; Bartkovský, Martin
The Effect of Dietary Humic Substances on Cellular Immunity and Blood Characteristics in Piglets Journal Article
En: Agriculture, vol. 13, iss. 3, 2023.
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title = {The Effect of Dietary Humic Substances on Cellular Immunity and Blood Characteristics in Piglets},
author = {Lukáš Bujňák and Alena Hreško Šamudovská and Dagmar Mudroňová and Pavel Naď and Slavomír Marcinčák and Iveta Maskaľová and Michaela Harčárová and Viera Karaffová and Martin Bartkovský },
doi = {10.3390/agriculture13030636},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-03-08},
journal = {Agriculture},
volume = {13},
issue = {3},
abstract = {This study’s objective was to determine the impact of dietary humic substances on immune response and blood profiles in piglets. A total of 24 crossbred piglets (Slovakian White × Landrace; 35 days old; average body weight of 11.67 kg) were allotted to two dietary groups with (experimental; 5 g·kg−1) or without (control; 0 g·kg−1) natural humic substances supplementation. In this study, we observed a significant increase of the proportion of CD4+CD8- lymphocytes (p < 0.001) in the experimental group. The results also showed a tendency for an increase of the phagocytic activity and the engulfing capacity of phagocytes and the numbers of the other monitored lymphocyte subpopulations (CD3+, CD21+, CD4-D8+, CD4+CD8+, CD4+CD25+) in piglets in the experimental group compared to the control group. Supplementation of humic substances increased serum alkaline phosphatase compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Other monitored blood parameters were not significantly affected by dietary treatment. It concluded that inclusion of humic substances in the diet of piglets could have a stimulating effect on cellular immunity, without a negative effect on haematological and biochemical parameters.},
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This study’s objective was to determine the impact of dietary humic substances on immune response and blood profiles in piglets. A total of 24 crossbred piglets (Slovakian White × Landrace; 35 days old; average body weight of 11.67 kg) were allotted to two dietary groups with (experimental; 5 g·kg−1) or without (control; 0 g·kg−1) natural humic substances supplementation. In this study, we observed a significant increase of the proportion of CD4+CD8- lymphocytes (p < 0.001) in the experimental group. The results also showed a tendency for an increase of the phagocytic activity and the engulfing capacity of phagocytes and the numbers of the other monitored lymphocyte subpopulations (CD3+, CD21+, CD4-D8+, CD4+CD8+, CD4+CD25+) in piglets in the experimental group compared to the control group. Supplementation of humic substances increased serum alkaline phosphatase compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Other monitored blood parameters were not significantly affected by dietary treatment. It concluded that inclusion of humic substances in the diet of piglets could have a stimulating effect on cellular immunity, without a negative effect on haematological and biochemical parameters.
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Zigo, František; Šamudovská, Alena Hreško; Bujňák, Lukáš
Carcass Characteristic, Caecal Metabolites and Dropping Quality in Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing a Humic Substances Journal Article
En: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, vol. 10, iss. 6, pp. 133-138, 2023.
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title = {Carcass Characteristic, Caecal Metabolites and Dropping Quality in Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing a Humic Substances},
author = {František Zigo and Alena Hreško Šamudovská and Lukáš Bujňák},
doi = {10.24203/ajafs.v10i6.7116},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-01-01},
journal = {Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences},
volume = {10},
issue = {6},
pages = {133-138},
abstract = {The objective of the study was to determine the effect of humic substances added to diets on carcass characteristics, weight of visceral organs, fermentation process in the caecum and excretion of dry matter and crude protein in broiler chicks. One hundred one day old broiler chicks were assigned in two equal groups. Birds of the experimental group were fed with diets supplemented with humic substances (in amount: 5 g.kg-1 during the first two weeks and 7 g.kg-1 from the 3rd to the 6th week). No significant effect of humic substances supplementation was observed on carcass characteristics (carcass weight, carcass yield, abdominal fat pad) as well as the relative weight of the liver, the heart, the spleen and the bursa of Fabricius. On the other hand, in the experimental group was found significantly higher relative weight of the pancreas (P < 0.05). Also, the concentration of short-chain fatty acids in the caecum content was not significantly affected, but tested substance lowered the pH value in caecum (P < 0.05). Significantly lover content of crude protein (P < 0.05) and also significantly higher concentration of dry matter (P < 0.01) in the droppings of chicks was found in experimental group than in the control group. It was concluded that the addition of humic substances to the diets can contribute to reducing the burden on the environment from poultry farms.},
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The objective of the study was to determine the effect of humic substances added to diets on carcass characteristics, weight of visceral organs, fermentation process in the caecum and excretion of dry matter and crude protein in broiler chicks. One hundred one day old broiler chicks were assigned in two equal groups. Birds of the experimental group were fed with diets supplemented with humic substances (in amount: 5 g.kg-1 during the first two weeks and 7 g.kg-1 from the 3rd to the 6th week). No significant effect of humic substances supplementation was observed on carcass characteristics (carcass weight, carcass yield, abdominal fat pad) as well as the relative weight of the liver, the heart, the spleen and the bursa of Fabricius. On the other hand, in the experimental group was found significantly higher relative weight of the pancreas (P < 0.05). Also, the concentration of short-chain fatty acids in the caecum content was not significantly affected, but tested substance lowered the pH value in caecum (P < 0.05). Significantly lover content of crude protein (P < 0.05) and also significantly higher concentration of dry matter (P < 0.01) in the droppings of chicks was found in experimental group than in the control group. It was concluded that the addition of humic substances to the diets can contribute to reducing the burden on the environment from poultry farms.
10.
Skalická, Magdaléna; Naď, Pavel; Bujňák, Lukáš; Marcin, Andrej
The Effect of Humic Substances on the Content of Copper and Zinc in the Turkey Muscle Journal Article
En: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, vol. 10, iss. 6, pp. 108-112, 2023.
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title = {The Effect of Humic Substances on the Content of Copper and Zinc in the Turkey Muscle},
author = {Magdaléna Skalická and Pavel Naď and Lukáš Bujňák and Andrej Marcin},
doi = {10.24203/ajafs.v10i6.7099},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-01-01},
journal = {Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences},
volume = {10},
issue = {6},
pages = {108-112},
abstract = {The aim of the study was to assess the effect of humic substances on the changes of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) content in the thigh and breast muscle of turkey. For the trial, 20 turkeys (BIG 6) were allocated into two groups (control group and experimental group) of 10 birds. Experimental group was supplemented with 0.5 % Humac Mycotoxi Sorb (HM). The control group received a basal diet without any supplements. The Humac Mycotoxi Sorb was added to turkey feed for 10 weeks. In the breast and thigh muscles, we found a statistically significantly higher (P < 0.001) Cu content after the addition of 0.5% HM to the feed (4.43; 4.18 mg.kg-1 ) compared to the control group of turkeys (2.70;3.35 mg.kg-1). Also, in the breast and thigh muscles, were found a statistically significantly higher (P < 0.05) Zn content after the addition of 0.5% HM to the feed (50.98; 64.42 mg.kg-1 ) compared to the control group of turkeys (44.33; 62.95 mg.kg-1).},
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The aim of the study was to assess the effect of humic substances on the changes of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) content in the thigh and breast muscle of turkey. For the trial, 20 turkeys (BIG 6) were allocated into two groups (control group and experimental group) of 10 birds. Experimental group was supplemented with 0.5 % Humac Mycotoxi Sorb (HM). The control group received a basal diet without any supplements. The Humac Mycotoxi Sorb was added to turkey feed for 10 weeks. In the breast and thigh muscles, we found a statistically significantly higher (P < 0.001) Cu content after the addition of 0.5% HM to the feed (4.43; 4.18 mg.kg-1 ) compared to the control group of turkeys (2.70;3.35 mg.kg-1). Also, in the breast and thigh muscles, were found a statistically significantly higher (P < 0.05) Zn content after the addition of 0.5% HM to the feed (50.98; 64.42 mg.kg-1 ) compared to the control group of turkeys (44.33; 62.95 mg.kg-1).
11.
Tóth, Štefan; Šoltysová, Božena; Porvaz, Pavol
Soil Reaction and Sugar Beet (Influence of Soil Liming and Rapid Effectiveness of Composite Humino-Calcium Soil Preparations on Soil pH Change) Journal Article
En: Listy cukrovarnické a řepařské, no. 139, 2023, ISSN: 1805-9708.
@article{nokey,
title = {Soil Reaction and Sugar Beet (Influence of Soil Liming and Rapid Effectiveness of Composite Humino-Calcium Soil Preparations on Soil pH Change)},
author = {Štefan Tóth and Božena Šoltysová and Pavol Porvaz},
issn = {1805-9708},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-01-01},
urldate = {2023-01-01},
journal = {Listy cukrovarnické a řepařské},
number = {139},
abstract = {The presented work focuses on summarizing the effect of soil
reaction on sugar beet stands, including the principles of soil liming,
and also on summarizing the effectiveness of composite humiccalcined
soil preparations on soil pH change.
The efficacy of the composite preparations was tested in a polyfactorial
ex-situ experiment, based on four soil types and using a remote
range with dose variability. Three soil preparations were tested, of
which 2 humic-calcium and 1 soil conditioner based on humic acids.
The calcium component of the composite preparations consists of
chalk, the natural equivalent of limestone characterized by a high
degree of purity and a calcium carbonate content of up to 90%.
Humic acids, a natural stimulator of soil fertility, are an additive
mixed in an amount of 10% or 30%. The results of the experiment,
which lasted 30 days under standard conditions, confirm the high
effectiveness of those preparations in changing the soil pH.},
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The presented work focuses on summarizing the effect of soil
reaction on sugar beet stands, including the principles of soil liming,
and also on summarizing the effectiveness of composite humiccalcined
soil preparations on soil pH change.
The efficacy of the composite preparations was tested in a polyfactorial
ex-situ experiment, based on four soil types and using a remote
range with dose variability. Three soil preparations were tested, of
which 2 humic-calcium and 1 soil conditioner based on humic acids.
The calcium component of the composite preparations consists of
chalk, the natural equivalent of limestone characterized by a high
degree of purity and a calcium carbonate content of up to 90%.
Humic acids, a natural stimulator of soil fertility, are an additive
mixed in an amount of 10% or 30%. The results of the experiment,
which lasted 30 days under standard conditions, confirm the high
effectiveness of those preparations in changing the soil pH.
reaction on sugar beet stands, including the principles of soil liming,
and also on summarizing the effectiveness of composite humiccalcined
soil preparations on soil pH change.
The efficacy of the composite preparations was tested in a polyfactorial
ex-situ experiment, based on four soil types and using a remote
range with dose variability. Three soil preparations were tested, of
which 2 humic-calcium and 1 soil conditioner based on humic acids.
The calcium component of the composite preparations consists of
chalk, the natural equivalent of limestone characterized by a high
degree of purity and a calcium carbonate content of up to 90%.
Humic acids, a natural stimulator of soil fertility, are an additive
mixed in an amount of 10% or 30%. The results of the experiment,
which lasted 30 days under standard conditions, confirm the high
effectiveness of those preparations in changing the soil pH.
12.
Kovacik, Anton; Sladecek, Tomas; Jurcik, Rastislav; Massanyi, Martin; Kovacikova, Eva; Jambor, Tomas; Hleba, Lukas; Cubon, Juraj; Vizzarri, Francesco; Massanyi, Peter
Impact of Humic Acids in Nutritionon Haematological and Biochemical Parametersof Brown Hares Journal Article
En: Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 2022, ISSN: 1338-5178.
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title = {Impact of Humic Acids in Nutritionon Haematological and Biochemical Parametersof Brown Hares},
author = {Anton Kovacik and Tomas Sladecek and Rastislav Jurcik and Martin Massanyi and Eva Kovacikova and Tomas Jambor and Lukas Hleba and Juraj Cubon and Francesco Vizzarri and Peter Massanyi},
doi = {10.55251/jmbfs.9549},
issn = {1338-5178},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-10-18},
journal = {Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences},
abstract = {Humic substances are natural organic substances resulting from the decomposition of mainly plant but also animal residues. The objective of our study was to test if the humic acids can negatively/positively affect brown hares health status. As the main indicators for this evaluation, we chose haematological and biochemical blood tests. In this study, we used 24 brown hares (12 males and 12 females) in the age of 12-24 months. As part of the 6-month experiment, we planned three blood samplings (at the beginning of the experiment and then after three and six months). Animals were divided into three groups at the beginning of the experiment (n = 8/group): CG (control group, 0-11KKZ standard diet without additives), EG1 group (experimental group 1, received 0-10KK/D standard feed + 1% of Humac Natur AFM – humic acids), and EG2 group (experimental group 2, received 0-10KK/D standard feed + 1% of Humac Natur AFM – humic acids, enriched with green feed – clover-grass mixture). We found a statistically significant difference between the control group and the EG2 group in the RBC parameter (P < 0.05) after three months of consumption. We found a statistically significant decrease in urea levels in both experimental groups compared to the control group (P < 0.001), as well as a decrease in urea concentration in the EG2 group compared to the EG1 group (P < 0.01); decrease in cholesterol levels in the experimental groups compared to the control, and between EG1 and the control group, this decrease was statistically significant (P < 0.05); and we recorded a statistically significant increase of triglycerides in the EG2 group compared to the other groups (P < 0.01). Based on the obtained results, we can evaluate the use of 1% humic acid as a feed additive as safe for feeding hares.},
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Humic substances are natural organic substances resulting from the decomposition of mainly plant but also animal residues. The objective of our study was to test if the humic acids can negatively/positively affect brown hares health status. As the main indicators for this evaluation, we chose haematological and biochemical blood tests. In this study, we used 24 brown hares (12 males and 12 females) in the age of 12-24 months. As part of the 6-month experiment, we planned three blood samplings (at the beginning of the experiment and then after three and six months). Animals were divided into three groups at the beginning of the experiment (n = 8/group): CG (control group, 0-11KKZ standard diet without additives), EG1 group (experimental group 1, received 0-10KK/D standard feed + 1% of Humac Natur AFM – humic acids), and EG2 group (experimental group 2, received 0-10KK/D standard feed + 1% of Humac Natur AFM – humic acids, enriched with green feed – clover-grass mixture). We found a statistically significant difference between the control group and the EG2 group in the RBC parameter (P < 0.05) after three months of consumption. We found a statistically significant decrease in urea levels in both experimental groups compared to the control group (P < 0.001), as well as a decrease in urea concentration in the EG2 group compared to the EG1 group (P < 0.01); decrease in cholesterol levels in the experimental groups compared to the control, and between EG1 and the control group, this decrease was statistically significant (P < 0.05); and we recorded a statistically significant increase of triglycerides in the EG2 group compared to the other groups (P < 0.01). Based on the obtained results, we can evaluate the use of 1% humic acid as a feed additive as safe for feeding hares.
13.
Kwiatkowski, Cezary Andrzej; Harasim, Elżbieta; Feledyn-Szewczyk, Beata; Stalenga, Jarosław; Jańczak-Pieniążek, Marta; Buczek, Jan; Nnolim, Agnieszka
En: Agriculture, vol. 12, iss. 10, pp. 1534, 2022.
@article{nokey,
title = {Productivity and Quality of Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rausch.) Grown in an Organic System Depending on Foliar Biopreparations and Row Spacing},
author = {Cezary Andrzej Kwiatkowski and Elżbieta Harasim and Beata Feledyn-Szewczyk and Jarosław Stalenga and Marta Jańczak-Pieniążek and Jan Buczek and Agnieszka Nnolim},
editor = {Daniele Del Buono},
doi = {10.3390/agriculture12101534},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-09-23},
urldate = {2022-09-23},
journal = {Agriculture},
volume = {12},
issue = {10},
pages = {1534},
abstract = {The study involved a field experiment conducted on two cultivars of chamomile (‘Złoty Łan’ and ‘Mastar’) in the climatic and soil conditions of the central Lublin region (Poland) during the years 2016–2018. The experiment was designed to determine the effects of three foliar biological preparations (growth stimulant Bio-algeen, fertilizer Herbagreen Basic, and Effective Microorganisms applied as EM Farming spray), which were applied once or twice, on the yield and quality of herbal raw material of chamomile grown under organic conditions. Chamomile was grown at different row spacings (40 cm and 30 cm). The biopreparations (in particular Herbagreen Basic) had a positive effect on chamomile yield (about 10–11% in comparison with control treatment) and yield attributing characters (plant height, number of branches, and inflorescences per plant) as well as on the quality parameters. The EM Farming had a minimal influence on the quantity characteristics studied, but it beneficially affected essential oil and chlorophyll content. The biopreparations had a more favorable effect when they were applied twice. The wider row spacing of chamomile (40 cm) promoted higher yields (about 18%) compared to 30 cm. The narrower spacing (30 cm), however, contributed to better quality characteristics of herbal raw material. The study confirmed much higher productivity and quality of the cultivar ‘Złoty Łan’ compared to cv. ‘Mastar’ (about 15%). Significant interactions of experimental factors concerned mainly the formation of the essential oil content in herbal raw material (the most advantageous was the ‘Złoty Łan’ cultivar sown at a row spacing of 30 cm with the use of Herbagreen Basic biopreparation twice).},
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The study involved a field experiment conducted on two cultivars of chamomile (‘Złoty Łan’ and ‘Mastar’) in the climatic and soil conditions of the central Lublin region (Poland) during the years 2016–2018. The experiment was designed to determine the effects of three foliar biological preparations (growth stimulant Bio-algeen, fertilizer Herbagreen Basic, and Effective Microorganisms applied as EM Farming spray), which were applied once or twice, on the yield and quality of herbal raw material of chamomile grown under organic conditions. Chamomile was grown at different row spacings (40 cm and 30 cm). The biopreparations (in particular Herbagreen Basic) had a positive effect on chamomile yield (about 10–11% in comparison with control treatment) and yield attributing characters (plant height, number of branches, and inflorescences per plant) as well as on the quality parameters. The EM Farming had a minimal influence on the quantity characteristics studied, but it beneficially affected essential oil and chlorophyll content. The biopreparations had a more favorable effect when they were applied twice. The wider row spacing of chamomile (40 cm) promoted higher yields (about 18%) compared to 30 cm. The narrower spacing (30 cm), however, contributed to better quality characteristics of herbal raw material. The study confirmed much higher productivity and quality of the cultivar ‘Złoty Łan’ compared to cv. ‘Mastar’ (about 15%). Significant interactions of experimental factors concerned mainly the formation of the essential oil content in herbal raw material (the most advantageous was the ‘Złoty Łan’ cultivar sown at a row spacing of 30 cm with the use of Herbagreen Basic biopreparation twice).
14.
Kwiatkowski, Cezary Andrzej; Harasim, Elżbieta; Feledyn-Szewczyk, Beata; Joniec, Jolanta
Open AccessArticle The Antioxidant Potential of Grains in Selected Cereals Grown in an Organic and Conventional System Journal Article
En: Agriculture, vol. 12, iss. 9, pp. 1485, 2022.
@article{nokey,
title = { Open AccessArticle The Antioxidant Potential of Grains in Selected Cereals Grown in an Organic and Conventional System},
author = {Cezary Andrzej Kwiatkowski and Elżbieta Harasim and Beata Feledyn-Szewczyk and Jolanta Joniec},
editor = {Ilaria Marotti},
doi = {10.3390/agriculture12091485},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-09-16},
urldate = {2022-09-16},
journal = {Agriculture},
volume = {12},
issue = {9},
pages = {1485},
abstract = {The paper presents the effect of conventional (use of NPK mineral fertilizers and pesticides) and organic (no use of agrochemicals) farming systems on selected parameters of antioxidant properties of winter wheat, spring barley and oat grain. The research was carried out during the period 2017–2019 at the Czesławice Experimental Farm (central Lublin region, Poland) on loess soil (second quality class). The aim of the research was to evaluate the functional (antioxidant) properties of winter wheat, spring barley and oat grain in whole grain and its milling fractions (dehulled grain, flour and bran). The reduction potential (Fe+3 → Fe+2 ), the ability to eliminate the free DPPH• radical and the total antioxidant potential in the β-carotene/linoleic acid system were determined. Polyphenol content was also determined using Folin–Ciocalteau reagent. The organic system did not significantly increase the antioxidant properties of cereal grains compared to the conventional system. Under organic farming conditions, oat grain was characterised only by the most favourable antioxidant properties. A highly statistically significant correlation was found between total polyphenol content and DPPH• free radical quenching capacity, especially for oat and barley in the organic system. The closest correlations were for the fractions of bran and whole grain. Dehulling of grain, with the exception of oat grain, irrespective of the farming system, resulted in a significant deterioration of the antioxidant potential of grain extracts. In summary, the study showed that the bran obtained from oat grown under an organic system had the strongest antioxidant activity.},
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The paper presents the effect of conventional (use of NPK mineral fertilizers and pesticides) and organic (no use of agrochemicals) farming systems on selected parameters of antioxidant properties of winter wheat, spring barley and oat grain. The research was carried out during the period 2017–2019 at the Czesławice Experimental Farm (central Lublin region, Poland) on loess soil (second quality class). The aim of the research was to evaluate the functional (antioxidant) properties of winter wheat, spring barley and oat grain in whole grain and its milling fractions (dehulled grain, flour and bran). The reduction potential (Fe+3 → Fe+2 ), the ability to eliminate the free DPPH• radical and the total antioxidant potential in the β-carotene/linoleic acid system were determined. Polyphenol content was also determined using Folin–Ciocalteau reagent. The organic system did not significantly increase the antioxidant properties of cereal grains compared to the conventional system. Under organic farming conditions, oat grain was characterised only by the most favourable antioxidant properties. A highly statistically significant correlation was found between total polyphenol content and DPPH• free radical quenching capacity, especially for oat and barley in the organic system. The closest correlations were for the fractions of bran and whole grain. Dehulling of grain, with the exception of oat grain, irrespective of the farming system, resulted in a significant deterioration of the antioxidant potential of grain extracts. In summary, the study showed that the bran obtained from oat grown under an organic system had the strongest antioxidant activity.
15.
Lacková, Zuzana; Zigo, František; Farkašová, Zuzana; Ondrašovičová, Silvia
En: Life, vol. 12, no. 7, pp. 1016, 2022, ISSN: 2075-1729.
@article{nokey,
title = {The Effect of Humic Substances as an Organic Supplement on the Fattening Performance, Quality of Meat, and Selected Biochemical Parameters of Rabbits},
author = {Zuzana Lacková and František Zigo and Zuzana Farkašová and Silvia Ondrašovičová},
doi = {10.3390/life12071016},
issn = {2075-1729},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-07-08},
urldate = {2022-07-08},
journal = {Life},
volume = {12},
number = {7},
pages = {1016},
abstract = {In this study, we assessed the effect of humic substances, as an organic supplement in feed, on the fattening performance, meat quality and selected lipid and mineral parameters from the blood serum of rabbits. Three groups of the Giant Saris rabbit breed were used (one control and two experimental), with 16 animals per group. The animals in the control group were fed a standard pellet diet, the humic substances group received a basal diet supplemented with 5% humic substances, and the third group received a basal diet with 5% humic–fatty substances preparation during the entire experiment (from 35 to 120 days of age). There were 85 days of fattening; then, the rabbits were slaughtered. In the group supplemented with 5% humic–fatty substances addition, we noticed a higher final weight (p < 0.05) and higher average daily gains compared to the control group at the end of the fattening period, at 120 days of age. On the other hand, a slightly lower final weight (p > 0.05) in the group supplemented with humic substances was found compared to the control group. In the comparison of the individual parameters of the meat quality in rabbits, we observed a positive effect in the reduction in the intramuscular fat content and the lipid parameters as well as a lower total cholesterol from the blood serum in both supplemented groups. Regarding the mineral parameters, we observed elevated blood serum values of calcium and phosphorus in both experimental groups. The addition of humic–fatty substances appears to be the most effective way of supplementing rabbit feed due to the synergistic effect of humates and vegetable oils for their optimal growth development and the production of reduced-fat meat.},
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In this study, we assessed the effect of humic substances, as an organic supplement in feed, on the fattening performance, meat quality and selected lipid and mineral parameters from the blood serum of rabbits. Three groups of the Giant Saris rabbit breed were used (one control and two experimental), with 16 animals per group. The animals in the control group were fed a standard pellet diet, the humic substances group received a basal diet supplemented with 5% humic substances, and the third group received a basal diet with 5% humic–fatty substances preparation during the entire experiment (from 35 to 120 days of age). There were 85 days of fattening; then, the rabbits were slaughtered. In the group supplemented with 5% humic–fatty substances addition, we noticed a higher final weight (p < 0.05) and higher average daily gains compared to the control group at the end of the fattening period, at 120 days of age. On the other hand, a slightly lower final weight (p > 0.05) in the group supplemented with humic substances was found compared to the control group. In the comparison of the individual parameters of the meat quality in rabbits, we observed a positive effect in the reduction in the intramuscular fat content and the lipid parameters as well as a lower total cholesterol from the blood serum in both supplemented groups. Regarding the mineral parameters, we observed elevated blood serum values of calcium and phosphorus in both experimental groups. The addition of humic–fatty substances appears to be the most effective way of supplementing rabbit feed due to the synergistic effect of humates and vegetable oils for their optimal growth development and the production of reduced-fat meat.
16.
Holátko, Jiří; Hammerschmiedt, Tereza; Latal, Oldřich; Kintl, Antonin; Mustafa, Adnan; Baltazar, Tivadar; Malíček, Ondrej; Brtnický, Martin
Deciphering the Effectiveness of Humic Substances and Biochar Modified Digestates on Soil Quality and Plant Biomass Accumulation Journal Article
En: Agronomy, vol. 12, iss. 7, pp. 1587, 2022.
@article{nokey,
title = {Deciphering the Effectiveness of Humic Substances and Biochar Modified Digestates on Soil Quality and Plant Biomass Accumulation},
author = {Jiří Holátko and Tereza Hammerschmiedt and Oldřich Latal and Antonin Kintl and Adnan Mustafa and Tivadar Baltazar and Ondrej Malíček and Martin Brtnický},
doi = {10.3390/agronomy12071587},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-06-30},
journal = {Agronomy},
volume = {12},
issue = {7},
pages = {1587},
abstract = {The effective use of digestate as exogenous organic matter to enhance soil carbon sequestration depends on the balance between labile and recalcitrant organic carbon, which is influenced by the type of feedstock, the fermentation process, and the fraction (liquid, solid) of the fermented product used. In this work, in order to change the ratio of labile to stable carbon in the resulting fertiliser, the digestate was mixed with organic carbon-rich supplements: biochar and Humac (a humic acid-rich substance). The pot experiment was carried out under controlled conditions with maize (Zea mays L.) in soil amended with the digestate (D), which was incubated with Humac (H), biochar (B), or a combination of both (D + B + H) before the application. Digestate enriched with Humac showed improved short-term nutrient (carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen) transformation, as indicated by soil enzyme activity and the highest maize biomass production of. Total carbon content, C:N ratio, short-term respiration activity, and nitrification were most enhanced by digestate enriched with either biochar or combined biochar + Humac). Long-term nitrogen mineralization was mostly enhanced by digestate + Humac, as indicated by amino-acid-induced respiration and urease activity. Short-term positive effects of digestate + biochar (eventually + Humac) on catabolism were proven, whereas their long-term effects on nutrient mineralization were negative (i.e., biochar-mediated immobilization, sequestration), which should be the focus of further research in future.},
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The effective use of digestate as exogenous organic matter to enhance soil carbon sequestration depends on the balance between labile and recalcitrant organic carbon, which is influenced by the type of feedstock, the fermentation process, and the fraction (liquid, solid) of the fermented product used. In this work, in order to change the ratio of labile to stable carbon in the resulting fertiliser, the digestate was mixed with organic carbon-rich supplements: biochar and Humac (a humic acid-rich substance). The pot experiment was carried out under controlled conditions with maize (Zea mays L.) in soil amended with the digestate (D), which was incubated with Humac (H), biochar (B), or a combination of both (D + B + H) before the application. Digestate enriched with Humac showed improved short-term nutrient (carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen) transformation, as indicated by soil enzyme activity and the highest maize biomass production of. Total carbon content, C:N ratio, short-term respiration activity, and nitrification were most enhanced by digestate enriched with either biochar or combined biochar + Humac). Long-term nitrogen mineralization was mostly enhanced by digestate + Humac, as indicated by amino-acid-induced respiration and urease activity. Short-term positive effects of digestate + biochar (eventually + Humac) on catabolism were proven, whereas their long-term effects on nutrient mineralization were negative (i.e., biochar-mediated immobilization, sequestration), which should be the focus of further research in future.
17.
Tóth, Štefan; Szanyi, Gejza; Vančo, Peter; Schubert, Ján; Porvaz, Pavol; Bujňák, Peter; Šoltysová, Božena; Danielovič, Igor
En: European Pharmaceutical Journal, vol. 69, no. 1, pp. 27 - 36, 2022, ISSN: 2453-6725.
@article{nokey,
title = {The influence of mineral nutrition and humic acids on the intensity of photosynthesis, as well as the yield and quality of seeds, roots, and aboveground phytomass of milk thistle Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. in marginal growing conditions},
author = {Štefan Tóth and Gejza Szanyi and Peter Vančo and Ján Schubert and Pavol Porvaz and Peter Bujňák and Božena Šoltysová and Igor Danielovič},
doi = {10.2478/afpuc-2022-0003},
issn = {2453-6725},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-06-24},
urldate = {2022-06-24},
journal = {European Pharmaceutical Journal},
volume = {69},
number = {1},
pages = {27 - 36},
abstract = {Milk thistle Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. is one of the most researched medicinal plants, but at the same time it belongs to crops with wide industry potential whose growth requirements for marginal agroecological conditions or the response to agronomic interventions has not yet been sufficiently studied. The aim of the present research was to verify the effect of mineral nutrition (NPK 200 kg/ha) and humic acids applied to the soil (HUMAC Agro 250 kg/ha) on the main biometric parameters and the intensity of photosynthesis of milk thistle grown under less favourable climatic conditions of the semi-cold and humid foothills in Central Europe. The highest seed yield was achieved with the NPK variant in terms of dry matter 0.534 t/ha, in the HUMAC Agro variant 0.254 t/ha and with the untreated control 0.087 t/ha. The soil before the trial establishment was characterised by low nutrient content. The use of mineral fertiliser on NPK treatment eliminated the influence of low PK nutrients content of the soil, influencing the crop growth and yield/quality, while no doses of NPK were used on the HUMAC Agro variant and the untreated control. For both of the two sequences created (temperature and light), the highest photosynthesis rate was measured on untreated control (20.115 and 12.386 mmol/m2/s1), markedly lower on HUMAC Agro (16.386 and 9.653 mmol/m2/s1) – and the lowest on the NPK (10.933 and 7.813 mmol/m2/s1, respectively), in inverse proportion to the crop yield. Therefore, the size of the leaf area of the crop was decisive for the increased crop yield. The polynomial trend line of the photosynthesis rate according to the temperature sequence shows the photosynthesis rate and the torrential decrease by temperature increasing on untreated control compared with both treated variants. Both of these threats, mineral nutrition and use of humic preparations to soil, although they reduce the photosynthesis rate, have a wide range of complex effects that provide an opportunity to optimise the growth and yield of milk thistle. Ideally, the mineral nutrition and humic preparations should be used in combination with the crop of milk thistle for medicinal and energy purposes.},
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Milk thistle Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. is one of the most researched medicinal plants, but at the same time it belongs to crops with wide industry potential whose growth requirements for marginal agroecological conditions or the response to agronomic interventions has not yet been sufficiently studied. The aim of the present research was to verify the effect of mineral nutrition (NPK 200 kg/ha) and humic acids applied to the soil (HUMAC Agro 250 kg/ha) on the main biometric parameters and the intensity of photosynthesis of milk thistle grown under less favourable climatic conditions of the semi-cold and humid foothills in Central Europe. The highest seed yield was achieved with the NPK variant in terms of dry matter 0.534 t/ha, in the HUMAC Agro variant 0.254 t/ha and with the untreated control 0.087 t/ha. The soil before the trial establishment was characterised by low nutrient content. The use of mineral fertiliser on NPK treatment eliminated the influence of low PK nutrients content of the soil, influencing the crop growth and yield/quality, while no doses of NPK were used on the HUMAC Agro variant and the untreated control. For both of the two sequences created (temperature and light), the highest photosynthesis rate was measured on untreated control (20.115 and 12.386 mmol/m2/s1), markedly lower on HUMAC Agro (16.386 and 9.653 mmol/m2/s1) – and the lowest on the NPK (10.933 and 7.813 mmol/m2/s1, respectively), in inverse proportion to the crop yield. Therefore, the size of the leaf area of the crop was decisive for the increased crop yield. The polynomial trend line of the photosynthesis rate according to the temperature sequence shows the photosynthesis rate and the torrential decrease by temperature increasing on untreated control compared with both treated variants. Both of these threats, mineral nutrition and use of humic preparations to soil, although they reduce the photosynthesis rate, have a wide range of complex effects that provide an opportunity to optimise the growth and yield of milk thistle. Ideally, the mineral nutrition and humic preparations should be used in combination with the crop of milk thistle for medicinal and energy purposes.
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Tomczyńska-Mleko, Marta; Kwiatkowski, Cezary Andrzej; Harasim, Elżbieta; nad Stanisław Mleko, Justyna Leśniowska-Nowak; Terpiłowski, Konrad; Pérez-Huertas, Salvador; Klikocka-Wiśniewska, Olimpia
En: Molecules, vol. 27, iss. 12, pp. 3926, 2022.
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title = {Influence of Farming System and Forecrops of Spring Wheat on Protein Content in the Grain and the Physicochemical Properties of Unsonicated and Sonicated Gluten},
author = {Marta Tomczyńska-Mleko and Cezary Andrzej Kwiatkowski and Elżbieta Harasim and Justyna Leśniowska-Nowak nad Stanisław Mleko and Konrad Terpiłowski and Salvador Pérez-Huertas and Olimpia Klikocka-Wiśniewska},
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doi = {10.3390/molecules27123926},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-06-19},
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abstract = {The potential for enhancing the spring wheat protein content by different cultivation strategies was explored. The influence of ultrasound on the surface and rheological properties of wheat-gluten was also studied. Spring wheat was cultivated over the period of 2018–2020 using two farming systems (conventional and organic) and five forecrops (sugar beet, spring barley, red clover, winter wheat, or oat). The obtained gluten was sonicated using the ultrasonic scrubber. For all organically grown wheat, the protein content was higher than for the conventional one. There was no correlation between the rheological properties of gluten and the protein content in the grain. Gluten derived from organically grown wheat was more elastic than those derived from the conventional one. Sonication enhanced the elasticity of gluten. The sonication effect was influenced by the forecrops. The most elastic gluten after sonication was found for organic barley and sugar beet. The lowest values of tan (delta) were noted for conventional wheat and conventional oat. Cultivation in the monoculture gave gluten with a smaller susceptibility to increase elasticity after sonic treatment. Sonication promoted the cross-linking of protein molecules and induced a more hydrophobic character, which was confirmed by an increment in contact angles (CAs). Most of the organically grown wheat samples showed a lower CA than the conventional ones, which indicated a less hydrophobic character. The gluten surface became rougher with the sonication, regardless of the farming system and applied forecrops. Sonication treatment of gluten proteins rearranged the intermolecular linkages, especially disulfide and hydrophobic bonds, leading to changes in their surface morphology.},
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The potential for enhancing the spring wheat protein content by different cultivation strategies was explored. The influence of ultrasound on the surface and rheological properties of wheat-gluten was also studied. Spring wheat was cultivated over the period of 2018–2020 using two farming systems (conventional and organic) and five forecrops (sugar beet, spring barley, red clover, winter wheat, or oat). The obtained gluten was sonicated using the ultrasonic scrubber. For all organically grown wheat, the protein content was higher than for the conventional one. There was no correlation between the rheological properties of gluten and the protein content in the grain. Gluten derived from organically grown wheat was more elastic than those derived from the conventional one. Sonication enhanced the elasticity of gluten. The sonication effect was influenced by the forecrops. The most elastic gluten after sonication was found for organic barley and sugar beet. The lowest values of tan (delta) were noted for conventional wheat and conventional oat. Cultivation in the monoculture gave gluten with a smaller susceptibility to increase elasticity after sonic treatment. Sonication promoted the cross-linking of protein molecules and induced a more hydrophobic character, which was confirmed by an increment in contact angles (CAs). Most of the organically grown wheat samples showed a lower CA than the conventional ones, which indicated a less hydrophobic character. The gluten surface became rougher with the sonication, regardless of the farming system and applied forecrops. Sonication treatment of gluten proteins rearranged the intermolecular linkages, especially disulfide and hydrophobic bonds, leading to changes in their surface morphology.
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Skalická, Magdaléna; Naď, Pavel; Bujňák, Lukáš; Marcin, Andrej
Contents of Selected Elements in the Blood Serum of Broiler Chickens After Supplementation of Humic Substances Journal Article
En: Folia Veterinaria, vol. 66, iss. 2, pp. 46-53, 2022.
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title = {Contents of Selected Elements in the Blood Serum of Broiler Chickens After Supplementation of Humic Substances},
author = {Magdaléna Skalická and Pavel Naď and Lukáš Bujňák and Andrej Marcin},
doi = {10.2478/fv-2022-0017},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-05-26},
journal = {Folia Veterinaria},
volume = {66},
issue = {2},
pages = {46-53},
abstract = {This study was conducted to determine the concentrations of mineral substances, such as: calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn); in the blood serum of broiler chicks after supplementation of humic substances. Group 1 (G1) was supplemented with 0.7 % Humac Natur Mycosorb (HNMy); G2 with 0.7 % Humac Natur Monogastric (HNM); G3 with 0.3 % HNMy; and the control group (GC) received a basal diet without any supplements. In the G2 group, the serum Ca level increased slightly compared to the other experimental groups. A statistically significant decrease (P < 0.001) in the blood serum of Mg was detected in the broilers from group G2 (0.60 mmol.l ⁻¹ ) and G1 (P < 0.05; 0.68 mmol.l ⁻¹ ) in comparison to the GC. The Zn in the blood serum of broilers from group G2 (22.05 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) was significantly increased (P < 0.05) in broilers from group G2 in comparison to the control group (19.47 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) and G1 group (19.61 µmol.l ⁻¹ ). The serum Cu (12.72 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) was significantly increased (P < 0.001) in broilers from group G2 in comparison to the GC (10.28 µmol.l ⁻¹ ). In the group G1 there was a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in the level of the Cu in the blood serum (8.69 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) in comparison to the serum Cu in broilers from groups G3 (10.45 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) and G2 (12.72 µmol.l ⁻¹ ). The addition of Humac Natur Mycosorb (0.3 % and 0.7 %) in the feed caused a strong correlation in the blood serum between the Ca and Mg (r = 0.7494; r = 0.7648). The addition of 0.3 % Humac Natur Mycosorb in the feed caused a high negative correlation (r = –0.7078) in the blood serum between the Mg and Zn.},
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This study was conducted to determine the concentrations of mineral substances, such as: calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn); in the blood serum of broiler chicks after supplementation of humic substances. Group 1 (G1) was supplemented with 0.7 % Humac Natur Mycosorb (HNMy); G2 with 0.7 % Humac Natur Monogastric (HNM); G3 with 0.3 % HNMy; and the control group (GC) received a basal diet without any supplements. In the G2 group, the serum Ca level increased slightly compared to the other experimental groups. A statistically significant decrease (P < 0.001) in the blood serum of Mg was detected in the broilers from group G2 (0.60 mmol.l ⁻¹ ) and G1 (P < 0.05; 0.68 mmol.l ⁻¹ ) in comparison to the GC. The Zn in the blood serum of broilers from group G2 (22.05 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) was significantly increased (P < 0.05) in broilers from group G2 in comparison to the control group (19.47 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) and G1 group (19.61 µmol.l ⁻¹ ). The serum Cu (12.72 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) was significantly increased (P < 0.001) in broilers from group G2 in comparison to the GC (10.28 µmol.l ⁻¹ ). In the group G1 there was a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in the level of the Cu in the blood serum (8.69 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) in comparison to the serum Cu in broilers from groups G3 (10.45 µmol.l ⁻¹ ) and G2 (12.72 µmol.l ⁻¹ ). The addition of Humac Natur Mycosorb (0.3 % and 0.7 %) in the feed caused a strong correlation in the blood serum between the Ca and Mg (r = 0.7494; r = 0.7648). The addition of 0.3 % Humac Natur Mycosorb in the feed caused a high negative correlation (r = –0.7078) in the blood serum between the Mg and Zn.
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Holátko, Jiří; Bielska, Lucie; Hammerschmiedt, Tereza; Kucerik, Jiri; Mustafa, Adnan; Radziemska, Maja; Kintl, Antonin; Baltazar, Tivadar; Latal, Oldrich; Brtnický, Martin
Cattle Manure Fermented with Biochar and Humic Substances Improve the Crop Biomass, Microbiological Properties and Nutrient Status of Soil Journal Article
En: Agronomy, vol. 12, iss. 2, no. 386, 2022.
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title = {Cattle Manure Fermented with Biochar and Humic Substances Improve the Crop Biomass, Microbiological Properties and Nutrient Status of Soil},
author = {Jiří Holátko and Lucie Bielska and Tereza Hammerschmiedt and Jiri Kucerik and Adnan Mustafa and Maja Radziemska and Antonin Kintl and Tivadar Baltazar and Oldrich Latal and Martin Brtnický
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doi = {10.3390/agronomy12020368},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-31},
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volume = {12},
number = {386},
issue = {2},
abstract = {Co-composting of raw manure with other organic sources has recently gained the attention of the scientific community. In the present study, raw manure and manures enriched with humic substances (Humac) or biochar were co-composted to improve their physico-chemical properties. We conducted an experiment including variants consisting of soil amended with manure (M), manure + Humac (M + H), manure + biochar (M + B), and unamended (control). Soil physico-chemical, biological, and plant properties were assessed altogether. All matured manures differed from each other physico-chemically (nutrient content) and in microbial composition, and hence their effects on the observed parameters. Compared to control, the soil respiration and enzyme activities related to N and P mineralization were enhanced due to the amendment of either manure or enriched manures. The M + H treatment resulted in higher pH of the manures as compared to other treatments, whereas the M + B and M treatments revealed the highest Corg contents of the final product, which was negatively correlated with HA:FA. In the same manner, M + H and M + B were the most prominent treatments, causing higher variations in basal soil respiration. The same treatments resulted in the highest percent increase values of soil enzymes related to C, N, and P, which further show the potential of manure modification as a viable option to boost soil fertility and health.},
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Co-composting of raw manure with other organic sources has recently gained the attention of the scientific community. In the present study, raw manure and manures enriched with humic substances (Humac) or biochar were co-composted to improve their physico-chemical properties. We conducted an experiment including variants consisting of soil amended with manure (M), manure + Humac (M + H), manure + biochar (M + B), and unamended (control). Soil physico-chemical, biological, and plant properties were assessed altogether. All matured manures differed from each other physico-chemically (nutrient content) and in microbial composition, and hence their effects on the observed parameters. Compared to control, the soil respiration and enzyme activities related to N and P mineralization were enhanced due to the amendment of either manure or enriched manures. The M + H treatment resulted in higher pH of the manures as compared to other treatments, whereas the M + B and M treatments revealed the highest Corg contents of the final product, which was negatively correlated with HA:FA. In the same manner, M + H and M + B were the most prominent treatments, causing higher variations in basal soil respiration. The same treatments resulted in the highest percent increase values of soil enzymes related to C, N, and P, which further show the potential of manure modification as a viable option to boost soil fertility and health.