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- Bibliografia Publikacji Pracowników IUNG-PIB jest zbiorem opisów bibliograficznych publikacji pracowników Instytutu.
- Czasopisma naukowe: Polish Journal of Agronomy (kontynuacja Pamiętnika Puławskiego); Nawozy i Nawożenie ( Fertilizers and Fertilization)
- "Pamiętnik Puławski" jest kontynuacją ukazującego się w okresie międzywojennym "Pamiętnika PINGW". Publikacja zawiera syntetyczne opracowania wyników badań prowadzonych przez pracowników IUNG, opatrzone streszczeniami w języku angielskimi i rosyjskim. W latach 1961-2010 opublikowano 152 zeszyty "Pamiętnika Puławskiego". Kontynuatorem tej publikacji jest czasopismo "Polish Journal of Agronomy"
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Możliwości wspomagania roślin uprawnych w warunkach zmiennej wilgotności gleby i zasolenia z wykorzystaniem mikroorganizmów
(Instytut Uprawy Nawożenia i Gleboznawstwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy w Puławach, 2026) Furtak, Karolina
Niniejsze opracowanie ma na celu zaprezentowanie zagrożeń związanych z ekstremalnymi wahaniami wilgotności gleby oraz jej zasoleniem dla różnych gatunków roślin, a także określenie możliwości ich ograniczania metodami agrotechnicznymi z uwzględnieniem stosowania preparatów mikrobiologicznych.
Assessment of Portable X-Ray Fluorescence for Six Elements in Albic Luvisol Soils: Comparison with Aqua-Regia-Extractable ICP-MS
(MDPI, 2026) Szymańska, Magdalena; Smreczak, Bożena; Čermák, Pavel; Sosulski, Tomasz
Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) is increasingly used as a rapid and cost-effective technique for soil analysis; however, its comparability with laboratory-based methods remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the applicability of pXRF for determining the concentrations of six elements (K, Ca, Fe, Pb, Mn, and Zn) in agricultural soils classified as Albic Luvisols with a loamy sand texture. A total of 96 dried, ground soil samples from a long-term fertilization experiment were analyzed using pXRF and compared with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) following aqua regia digestion. Association and agreement between methods were assessed using correlation analysis, Deming regression, Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient (CCC), and Bland–Altman analysis. Substantial differences were observed between the two methods. The mean pXRF/ICP-MS ratios were approximately 25 for K, 4.0 for Ca, 1.43 for Fe, 1.41 for Mn, 1.21 for Pb, and 1.06 for Zn. The observed discrepancies are attributed to methodological factors. In particular, ICP-MS after aqua regia digestion represents pseudo-total concentrations, whereas pXRF measures total solid-phase content. Bland–Altman analysis revealed substantial systematic differences between methods. The largest biases were observed for K (−13,110 mg kg−1) and Ca (−2904 mg kg−1), indicating differences spanning several orders of magnitude. Smaller biases were found for Fe (−1179 mg kg−1), Mn (−50.0 mg kg−1), Pb (−2.37 mg kg−1), and Zn (−1.30 mg kg−1). The limits of agreement were particularly wide for K and Ca, whereas Zn exhibited the narrowest range. CCC values confirmed poor agreement for most elements (0.00049–0.36), with Zn showing the highest concordance (0.89). Overall, in the study condition, Zn demonstrated the best agreement between methods. Moreover, the results highlight that correlation-based metrics alone are insufficient for comparing methods and should be complemented by agreement-based approaches.
Models and Methods for Evaluating the Soil-Based Ecosystem Services of Agricultural Soils-A Global Systematic Review
(MDPI, 2026-05-29) Pindral, Sylwia; Wnuk, Agnieszka; Coblinski, João Augusto; Niedźwiecki, Jacek; Smreczak, Bożena
Soil-based ecosystem services (SESs) are various benefits provided by soils to society or the environment, and their assessment supports sustainable agricultural soil management aimed at preventing further soil degradation. Individual SES evaluation procedures need a set of adequate indicators to support countries in monitoring the status of soil health. Among them, soil organic carbon (SOC) is indicated as one of the main, widely accepted and practicable attributes reflecting the proper functioning of soils. This paper aimed to present the recent state-of-the-art on SOC’s role in modelling and mapping individual SESs. Therefore, the PRISMA method was applied to select 138 research articles. The results showed that SOC data has been applied in evaluations of provisioning, regulating and supporting SESs. Based on our findings, we recommend paying special attention to SOC monitoring systems at different scales and database preparations following the primary modelling rule, garbage in—garbage out, enhancing the reliability of various models and their applicability across different scales. The proper selection of input data and assessment methods is crucial for accurately evaluating ecosystem services while minimising the risk of misinterpretation or ineffective policy and management decisions. Despite the existence of many types of models for the evaluation of SESs, we want to highlight that for the preservation of consistency and harmonisation, the proper modelling framework should be kept. In our studies, we highlighted that a comprehensive modelling workflow that integrates DSM-derived SOC data, scale-aware validation and uncertainty propagation into SESs is crucial to achieve reproducible, high-quality modelling approaches. Future research should focus on a systematic review of the usability of SES indicators, refining methodologies and expanding their use in national-scale assessments to support sustainable decision making.
Optimization of supercritical CO₂ extraction of Petasites hybridus rootstocks using Box–Behnken design: Yield modeling, chemical profiling, and evaluation of COX-2 inhibitory activity
(Elsevier, 2026-05-01) Kulinowski, Łukasz; Pecio, Łukasz; Luca, Simon Vlad; Kurach, Łukasz; Pawlak, Bernard; Florkowski, Grzegorz; Budzyńska, Barbara; Skalicka-Woźniak, Krystyna
Petasites hybridus extracts are valued for their antimigraine and anti-inflammatory properties but require pyrrolizidine alkaloids-free and compositionally consistent extraction methods. Supercritical CO₂ extraction offers an alternative to organic solvents, yet its performance for butterbur has not been systematically optimized or linked to chemical and biological outcomes. This study aimed to optimize extraction conditions using Box–Behnken design and evaluate extraction yield, sesquiterpenoid content, pyrrolizidine alkaloids levels, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitory activity across the investigated extraction conditions. Fifteen extracts were prepared across a three-factor Design of Experiments (DOE). Sesquiterpenoids and pyrrolizidine alkaloids were quantified using UPLC-PDA-MS/MS. COX-2 inhibition was assessed using a fluorometric screening assay. Data were modelled using response surface methodology and multivariate regression analysis. Extraction yield responded to temperature and CO₂ consumption, while sesquiterpenoid composition remained stable. Supercritical CO₂ extraction with the dried plant material yielded pyrrolizidine alkaloids-poor extracts (15–91 µg/g), whereas PAs content increased > 100-fold after hydrating the same plant material to a 40% moisture content and continuing the process. COX-2 inhibition was moderate (49–65% relative to the positive control, Celecoxib), reproducible, and insensitive to extraction parameters or individual metabolite levels. Overall, supercritical CO₂ extraction provides a scalable method for producing compositionally stable P. hybridus extracts with low pyrrolizidine alkaloids content. While extraction yield can be efficiently optimized, the biological activity appeared to be matrix-driven. Future enhancement of anti-inflammatory potency will require fractionation or co-solvent strategies rather than modifications of operating supercritical CO₂ extraction conditions.
Does Crop–Livestock Integration Enhance Economic Resilience in Organic Farming? Evidence from Polish FADN During the 2020–2022 Multi-Crisis Period
(MDPI, 2026) Madej, Andrzej; Berbeć, Adam Kleofas
Agriculture, as a production sector, is exposed to external shocks. The instability of agricultural markets, changes in prices of inputs, dropping crop prices, or changes in climate patterns put their economic resilience to the test. Agroecological diversification of production is widely cited as a key adaptive strategy to increase farms’ resilience to these shocks. At the same time, empirical evidence linking crop diversity to economic stability across different production systems remains limited. The aim of the study was to assess whether the integration of more complex crop rotations and livestock production increases the economic resilience of organic farms compared to stockless organic farms and conventional farms. The analysis utilized data from the Polish FADN covering the multi-crisis period of 2020–2022, which included the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the sharp rise in fertilizer and energy prices. Farms were grouped by production type. Crop diversity was assessed using the Shannon–Wiener index (H′) and the Pielou evenness index (J′). The economic resilience of tested farms was determined based on their income, income variability during the study period, and the ability to maintain income above the parity threshold. The results indicated the existence of different pathways for building resilience. Organic farms with permanent crops and field crops were characterized by the highest crop diversity on arable land, while organic farms with dairy cows had the highest overall economic resilience, despite relatively low crop diversity on arable land. This phenomenon can be explained by the high proportion of permanent grasslands, which promoted feed self-sufficiency and the internal circulation of nutrients. The results indicate that in organic systems, the integration of crop and livestock production, based on permanent grassland, may be a more effective way to strengthen economic resilience than crop diversification on arable land alone.