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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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Temperature-dependent germination dynamics of herbicide-resistant and susceptible blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides) and silky windgrass (Apera spica-venti) from Poland
(Nature, 2026) Marcinkowska, Katarzyna; Synowiec, Agnieszka; Łacka, Agnieszka; Wenda-Piesik, Anna; Gala-Czekaj, Dorota; Haliniarz, Małgorzata; Marczewska-Kolasa, Katarzyna; Domaradzki, Krzysztof; Podsiadło, Cezary; Pytlarz, Elżbieta
Herbicide-resistant grass weeds, including blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides Huds.) and silky windgrass (Apera spica‑venti (L.) P.Beauv), pose an escalating challenge to sustainable cereal production in Europe. This study examined temperature‑dependent germination dynamics of herbicide‑resistant (HR) and susceptible (S) biotypes of both species collected from Polish agroecosystems. Germination was tested under five temperatures: constant 5, 10, 15, and 20 °C, and alternating 15/5°C. Resistance groups were evaluated using the area under the germination curve (AUC), a cumulative measure that integrates both the speed and extent of germination. In both species, temperature strongly modulated germination dynamics. Multiple‑resistant blackgrass biotypes exhibited higher germination rates at certain temperatures, suggesting distinct physiological responses among resistance types rather than uniform adaptation across temperature ranges. Conversely, multiple-resistant silky windgrass biotypes (e.g., M1235) germinated vigorously at 5 °C. Still, they declined at warmer temperatures, achieving the highest AUC at 5 °C but the lowest at 20 °C (a difference exceeding 74 units), suggesting a temperature-specific shift in dormancy release or germination physiology. Susceptible groups germinated more slowly and consistently across temperatures. These contrasting thermal responses reveal that herbicide-resistant populations can exploit different temperature niches, potentially influencing their emergence timing and competitive ability in the field. Understanding these patterns is essential for developing climate-adapted, resistance-aware weed management strategies, including optimized sowing schedules and integrated, non-chemical control measures.
The physicochemical composition, pollutant content and associated risks for using harbour sediments as a soil amendment
(Springer Nature, 2026-03-10) Baran, Agnieszka; Birch, Gavin F.; Proschogo, Nicholas; Antonio, Bernadeth; Klimkowicz-Pawlas, Agnieszka; Szarłowicz, Katarzyna; Ukalska-Jaruga, Aleksandra; Wieczorek, Jerzy
The aim of this study was to assess the quality of harbour sediments for potential agricultural use. The study evaluated the granulometric composition, pH, salinity, cationic sorption capacity, total organic carbon, macronutrients, trace elements, PAHs, radionuclides and ecotoxicity of seven sediment samples collected from Sydney Harbour (Australia). The sediments had relatively low organic carbon content and Na+ ions were dominant in the sorption complex due to significant salinisation of the bottom sediments. The sediments presented a higher environmental risk due to metal/metalloid content than PAHs and radionuclides. A major problem for agricultural use of bottom sediments was contamination with metals (Zn, Pb, Cu, Hg, Ni) and salinity. Levels of the above metals were found to be above acceptable limits for bottom sediment/soil. Bottom sediment salinity was an important factor influencing ecotoxicity. There was a significant positive correlation between salinity and root growth inhibition of Sinapis alba and Sorghum saccharatum. Immobilisation/extraction of metals, removal of salinity or enrichment of sediments with organic matter may improve the potential of these harbour sediments for land application.
Prediction of the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon content in Central European agriculturally used peatlands: a case study of the Grójec Valley, Central Poland
(Springer, 2026-03-14) Pindral, Sylwia; Mendyk, Łukasz; Coblinski, João Augusto; Sykuła, Marcin; Joel, Michael Foredapwa; Glina, Bartłomiej
Purpose Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a crucial role in ecosystem functioning, especially in agriculturally used grassland habitats, where organic soils often constitute a significant share. They provide a wide range of ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation, water cycling, and biomass production. At the same time, the grassland environment can be easily degraded by intensive agricultural practices. Understanding the spatial distribution of SOC is crucial for sustainable land management. In this study, we focus on the Grójec Valley, a grassland dominated area in central Poland, to predict the distribution of SOC. The valley is characterized by diverse land cover, including arable land, grasslands, forests, and wetlands. We aimed to use fine-scale auxiliary variables to predict the distribution of SOC content in the uppermost (0–30 cm) soil layers and compare the produced map with existing fine-scale soil maps.
Materials and methods Soil samples were collected from 85 locations within the valley and analyzed for SOC content. We implemented the Digital Soil Mapping (DSM) approach using the Quantile Regression Forests (QRF) algorithm to predict SOC content within the study area. As a set of covariates, we included Sentinel-2 data-based indices and various layers produced from a digital elevation model.
Results The model proved effective in predicting SOC content across the entire valley. Areas with high SOC content were associated with specific land cover types and corresponded with the organic soil contours on the soil-agricultural map. Our findings can provide important information for decision-makers and farmers about the state of soils within the studied area (which well represent the agriculturally used fen peatlands of Central Europe) to help with targeted soil conservation efforts. Moreover, fine-scale maps of SOC can be useful for precision agriculture and sustainable land use planning.
Conclusion This study highlights the potential of integrating digital soil mapping techniques with remote sensing data to predict SOC content at a fine spatial scale. Our results demonstrate that such an approach can effectively capture the
heterogeneity of organic carbon in agriculturally used fen peatlands. These findings contribute to a better understanding of carbon dynamics in drained soils, which is essential for improving soil carbon accounting, supporting climate change mitigation strategies, and guiding sustainable land management practices across temperate regions.
Cross-comparison of national drought monitoring products in Central Europe using a new drought impact database
(Springer Nature, 2026) Luintel, Nirajan ; Bueechi, Emanuel; Poděbradská, Markéta; Trnka, Miroslav; Dolák, Lukáš; Cindrić Kalin, Ksenija ; Labudová, Lívia ; Řehoř, Jan; Lončar-Petrinjak, Ivan; Gregorič, Gregor ; Żyłowska, Katarzyna ; Dorigo, Wouter
Monitoring drought helps to reduce their economic and environmental impacts by enabling early warnings and better resource management planning. In Europe, there are several operational monitoring systems operating at national and regional scales. However, such monitoring systems are rarely validated, which complicates the decision-making process. Therefore, we evaluated six national drought monitoring products in Central Europe using a novel extreme event impact database compiled from national newspaper reports over the period 2000–2023. The drought monitoring indices used in the countries include the standardized precipitation index (SPI), standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI), and standardized relative soil moisture with different aggregation periods. The area under receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUC) is used to assess the ability of the drought indices to detect impact occurrence. Spearman correlation coefficients (r) between the severity of the drought index and the number of reported impacts are used to assess their ability to capture impact severity. The highest AUC values were obtained for the drought monitoring products of Czechia, Croatia, and Slovenia (AUC > 0.8) while the lowest values were obtained for the monitoring product of Austria (AUC < 0.7). Impact severity was best captured in Poland (for some indices r > 0.6), and worst in Slovakia, Slovenia, and Austria (r < 0.4). With an increasing aggregation period, the correlation generally decreases, while the AUC values show a non-linear pattern, peaking at an intermediate integration time of three to 6 months. The results of this study help to understand the strengths and weaknesses of drought monitoring products in each country and support the development of a common drought monitoring framework for Central Europe.
Characterization of Fungi Communities in Organic Soybean Seeds Using DNA Sequencing: Effects of Cultivar and Location
(MDPI, 2026-02) Olszak-Przybyś, Hanna; Przybyś, Marcin; Bojarszczuk, Jolanta; Księżak, Jerzy
Organic soybean seeds are susceptible to colonization by numerous fungal pathogens, which can reduce their germination capacity and nutritional quality. This study evaluated fungi transmitted by seeds and their effects on selected seed quality parameters, as well as the influence of variety, location and growing season. In total, 471 fungal isolates belonging to 24 genera and 37 species were obtained from three soybean varieties (Erica, Es Commandor and Cerez PZO) cultivated at two locations during the 2022–2023 seasons. All obtained isolates were identified based on ITS sequencing, and Fusarium isolates were further characterized to the species level using TEF and RPB2 markers. Fusarium spp. was the most frequently isolated genus, accounting for 35.7% of all isolates, followed by Alternaria spp. (15.9%) and Aspergillus spp. (11.9%). Fungal frequency and species diversity differed significantly between years. Seed germination capacity was significantly lower in 2023 than in 2022 and coincided with higher fungal colonization, lower spring temperatures, and increased rainfall. A significant negative Pearson’s correlation (r = −0.58, p < 0.05) was found between fungi abundance and seed oil content, indicating a direct impact of fungal colonization on nutritional quality. These results highlight the role of environmental conditions in seed-borne pathogen communities and the need for monitoring and seed health management to ensure soybean seed quality.