News dated
On 7 September, CNR presents research on purple basil grown without soil: moisture sensors control irrigation, allowing researchers to investigate carefully managed water stress. [1]
The abstract reports two experiments: at the lowest moisture level, irrigation water productivity rises by 30% in spring and 39% in autumn. However, shoot fresh weight falls by 43% and 23%, respectively. [2]
The bright side
These measurements help assess the trade-off between water use and harvest. [2]
Straight from the source.
- Irrigazione "smart" per il basilico viola: meno acqua, più qualità nutrizionale Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche · 7 Sept 2026
- Enhancing purple basil’s bioactive compounds with soil moisture sensor-controlled irrigation — abstract Agricultural Water Management / Elsevier, abstract su IDEAS-RePEc · No publication date provided
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