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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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Legacy effects of a 100-year potato monoculture on soil characteristics at the Skierniewice experimental station
(Soil Science Society of America, 2026) Sosulski, Tomasz; Smreczak, Bożena; Szymańska, Magdalena
Long-term field experiments offer rare opportunities to assess how sustained fertilization strategies influence soil functioning over decades. Long-term potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) monoculture on sandy soils is an extreme test of soil system resilience to crop and fertilization pressure. In a unique 100-year field experiment on sandy soil in east-central Poland, we evaluated the effects of four fertilization systems (limed control [Ca], mineral [CaNPK], organic [Ca+M], and mineral–organic (CaNPK+M) on total organic carbon (TOC) content and stocks, basic physicochemical properties, and nutrient availability. After 100 years, all treatments showed a substantial decline in TOC (from 46% to 63% relative to 1930), with the highest loss rate under mineral fertilization and the lowest in manured soils. Manure reduced carbon losses, increased TOC and total nitrogen, and lowered bulk density as compared to other treatments. Cation exchange capacity (CEC) remained low (<5.67 cmolc kg−1) but was significantly higher in manured soils. Mineral fertilization decreased CEC and increased the contribution of hydrolytic acidity compared to the control treatment. Phosphorus availability was high in all treatments, especially in manure-based systems, whereas available potassium content was low. Soil electrical conductivity was also low, with no salinity risk. Long-term mineral and organic fertilization did not cause exceedances of heavy metal and As levels relative to national permissible limits for agricultural soils. Overall, the results show that on sandy soils, organic and inorganic fertilization cannot compensate for the long-term degrading impact of potato monoculture on soil organic matter.
Impact of laser radiation on seeds of Berteroa incana and Setaria pumila collected from habitats exposed to artificial light at night
(Polskie Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej, Politechnika Lubelska, 2026) Zalewski, Dariusz; Koszelnik-Leszek, Anna; Kieloch, Renata
The aim of the controlled-environment experiment was to assess the effects of semiconductor laser light on the early growth stages of Setaria pumila and Berteroa incana, whose seeds had previously been exposed to direct artificial light at night (ALAN). The seeds were collected from two maize fields differing in nighttime light pollution: 1. a site in Siechnice (Wrocław County), located near the “Siechnice” horticultural complex emitting intense nocturnal illumination, 2. a control site in Jelcz-Laskowice (Oława County), situated ca. 12 km from the emission source. The collected seeds were subjected to presowing laser irradiation at three energy levels: three-fold, fivefold, and seven-fold of the base dose of 0.25 J·cm⁻², with an exposure time of 4.1 min. Non-irradiated seeds served as the control. The study proved that the root length of seedlings of both species originating from the ALANexposed site was significantly reduced compared with the plants from the light-pollution-free area. There were also differences in germination capacity of Setaria pumila seeds – those collected from the ALAN-exposed site germinated significantly weaker than those obtained from the ALAN-free location. Laser irradiation stimulated seedling growth; however, this response was more pronounced in plants originating from the environment without nocturnal artificial lighting.
Advances in Sodium Channel Modulation in Epilepsy Therapy: Focus on Eslicarbazepine, Lacosamide and Cenobamate
(MDPI, 2026-07-28) Rudkowska, Monika; Mołdoch, Jarosław; Wronikowska-Denysiuk, Olga; Agacka-Mołdoch, Monika; Pradiuch, Anna; Wojtunik-Kulesza, Karolina
Background/Objectives: Voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) are among the most important molecular targets in epilepsy therapy. Unlike classical antiseizure medications (ASMs), newer sodium channel modulators selectively affect slow inactivation or persistent sodium currents, potentially improving seizure control while preserving physiological neuronal activity. This review summarizes the pharmacology, mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, and therapeutic potential of eslicarbazepine acetate, lacosamide, and cenobamate.
Methods: A narrative review of published clinical trials, meta-analyses, and real-world evidence was conducted. The analysis focused on sodium channel modulation, pharmacokinetic properties, efficacy in monotherapy and adjunctive therapy, and safety profiles in focal epilepsy.
Main findings of the review: Eslicarbazepine acetate and lacosamide primarily enhance slow inactivation of VGSCs, suppressing pathological repetitive neuronal firing with limited effects on normal neuronal signaling. Both agents demonstrated efficacy in monotherapy and add-on therapy, with favorable pharmacokinetic properties and a relatively low potential for drug–drug interactions. Cenobamate represents a novel therapeutic approach through preferential inhibition of persistent sodium currents combined with positive allosteric modulation of GABAA receptors. Clinical trials and real-world studies demonstrated high responder and seizure freedom rates, particularly in patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy. The most common adverse effects across these agents included dizziness, somnolence, fatigue, and gastrointestinal symptoms, while notable safety concerns included hyponatremia with eslicarbazepine acetate and drug interactions or dose-dependent adverse effects with cenobamate. Conclusions: Recent advances in sodium channel modulation have expanded therapeutic options for focal epilepsy and support the development of more selective, mechanism-based ASM therapies. Eslicarbazepine acetate, lacosamide, and cenobamate demonstrate favorable efficacy and tolerability profiles and may improve seizure control in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.
Response of sandy soil structure to long-term farmyard manure rates: The role of organic carbon and glomalin
(Elsevier, 2026) Juriga, Martin; Šimanský, Vladimír; Jonczak, Jerzy; Chojnacka, Aleksandra; Wójcik-Gront, Elżbieta; Pikuła, Dorota
Long‑term changes in soil structure under farmyard manure (FYM) application remain insufficiently understood in sandy soils, which are naturally poor in organic matter and highly susceptible to degradation. This study evaluates the century‑scale effects of gradually increasing annual FYM rates (0, 20, 40, 60 Mg ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹) in a 96‑year field experiment established on a Planosol in Skierniewice, central Poland. The results showed that increasing FYM inputs caused pronounced accumulation of soil organic matter. Total organic carbon (TOC) rose from 5.06% in the control to 7.53%, 11.18%, and 14.43% under 20, 40, and 60 Mg ha⁻¹, respectively (up to +185%). Total nitrogen (TN) increased from 0.45% to 1.29%, while total glomalin-related soil protein (T‑GRSP) rose by 34–77% relative to the unfertilized soil. Bulk density declined significantly only at the highest rate (from 1.69 to 1.52 g cm⁻³). Structural responses were nonlinear: mean weight diameter (MWD) increased sharply already at 20 Mg ha⁻¹(from 0.62 to 0.87 mm), and vulnerability coefficient (Kv) rose from 0.73 to 2.50, indicating higher aggregate vulnerability at 20 Mg ha⁻¹, but higher FYM rates did not further change vulnerability. Individual size-fractions of water-stable macro-aggregates (WSAma) 5–3 mm and 3–2 mm increased significantly under 20 Mg ha⁻¹, indicating an early saturation threshold. PCA confirmed that TOC, TN, and T‑GRSP are the dominant drivers of soil property changes. Overall, the greatest soil structural change occurred between the control and 20 Mg ha⁻¹ FYM. This study evaluated soil-level endpoint responses; crop productivity, crop-rotation performance, and environmental impacts were not measured and therefore cannot be inferred from the present dataset.
Genetic diversity and differentiation of two narrowly endemic Origanum species in Morocco: implications for conservation
(Springer, 2026) Aboukhalid, Kaoutar; Machon, Nathalie; Lambourdière, Josie; Bakha, Mohamed; Neffa, Mounsef; Korbecka-Glinka, Grażyna; Khiraoui, Abdelkarim; Choudhary, Ravish; Lamiri, Abdeslam; Al Faiz, Chaouki
Oregano is a highly valued aromatic and medicinal herb in the Mediterranean, appreciated for its ecological, medical, and culinary properties. This paper aims to explore genetic variation and population structure within O. elongatum and O. grosii populations across their natural range in Morocco by analyzing 13 microsatellites (SSRs). Despite the restricted habitat of O. elongatum, the level of genetic diversity in this species is rather high (Ho = 0.455; He = 0.429); however, O. grosii possesses a reduced level of genetic diversity (Ho = 0.285; He = 0.291) while demonstrating more genetic differentiation between populations. Principal Coordinates Analysis and STRUCTURE analysis revealed four clusters that largely reflected the geographic origin of these plants and clearly separated the two taxa. These results indicate strong genetic differentiation and distinct population structures, supporting their differentiation as separate genetic entities. However, further integrative studies combining genomic and morphological data are needed to confirm their taxonomic status. No significant relationship between genetic and geographic distances was detected, indicating the absence of isolation by distance in the species studied. These findings underscore the necessity of developing species-specific or unit-based approaches to their conservation. Overall, this study illustrates how genetic data can inform conservation planning for rare endemic plants in ecologically sensitive regions, providing a model applicable to other Mediterranean mountain ecosystems facing climate and land-use pressures.