Abstract
Camelina (Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz) is an oil plant that can increase farmland biodiversity in many parts of the world. In addition to food importance, it is a good alternative in biofuel production. The aim of the experiment was to evaluate the response of camelina, the variety Śmiłowska (spring form), to various foliar fertilization. The combined application of three fertilizers had the most positive effect on the tested features and economic result: urea (46% N), magnesium sulfate (16% MgO + 32% SO3), and Plonvit R (multi-component fertilizer). The obtained increase in seed yield after the application of the above variant was 0.54 t ha−1, i.e., 37.5% compared to the control. The remaining fertilization combinations did not have a significant effect on seed yield, which amounted on average to 1.66 t ha−1. The yield of fat and protein amounted to 0.68 t·ha−1 and 0.42 t ha−1, respectively, and was strongly correlated with seed yield. The yielding of the variety Śmiłowska was stable over the years of the study. The combined use of three foliar fertilizers (variant H) increased the SPAD (soil plant analysis development) and LAI (leaf area index) values compared to the control. The application of urea alone reduced crude fat content in the seeds.
Highlights
Camelina is a known oil plant from the family Brassicaceae Burnett
Foliar fertilization had no effect on plant density before harvesting
The highest number of siliquae on the plant was obtained after applying urea or urea combined with other foliar fertilizers
Summary
Camelina is a known oil plant from the family Brassicaceae Burnett. In recent years, interest in the cultivation of this species has increased. According to Román-Figueroa et al [3], a special feature of this plant is its easy adaptation to various soil and climatic conditions Both spring and winter varieties of this species are cultivated [4,5]. Kurasiak-Popowska et al [6] reported that camelina had a great potential for biofuel and food production Average yields of the latter authors were 1.3 t ha−1 for the spring form and 1.9 t ha−1 for the winter form. Bujnovský et al [12] indicated that camelina is a good alternative mainly as a raw material for biofuel production Such a cultivation may be located in worse environmental conditions and in fallow areas. Hossain et al [15]
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