Future of Food: Journal on Food

The Effect of Natural and Organic Enhancers on Some Fertility and Physical Characteristic of Bean Plants

Reem Alsaffar
Soil and water Resources Sciences College of Agricultural and Forestry University of Mosul/Mosul, Iraq
Noor Almola
Soil and water Resources Sciences College of Agriculture and forestry university of Mosul/Mosul, Iraq
Arqam Alomari
Foods Sciences Department, College of Agriculture and Forestry, College of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Mosul/ Mosul, Iraq

Organic wastes are considered an eco-friendly fertiliser that promotes high and sustainable crop output by stimulating root development, microbiological activity, and boosting soil characteristics. Furthermore, perlite is a moisture-retentive substance incorporated into soil or plants to diminish evaporation and ensure optimal water accessibility for plant roots. The primary objective of this study was to assess the impact of synthetic and natural soil conditioners on the various chemical and physical properties of bean plants. The experiment had two soil types: sandy soil and sandy loam soil. Four concentrations of organic residues were applied: 0%, 2%, 4%, and 6%. Furthermore, two concentrations of perlite were evaluated: 0%, 0.2%, and 0.5%. The statistical analysis software SPSS was employed to analyse the results. Soil physical tests were performed, accompanied by chemical analysis of soil and vegetation. Tissues and seeds from the broad bean plant were analysed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The study’s findings demonstrated that a perlite concentration of 0.5% markedly enhanced the physical qualities of both soil types in comparison to the maximum concentration (6%) of organic waste. In contrast, the 6% organic wastes treatment significantly improved the chemical characteristics and nutrient content of the soil relative to the 0.2% perlite treatment for both soil types. Moreover, the HPLC and GC-MS studies indicated that the sandy loam soil containing 6% organic waste and 0.5% perlite produced the highest values regarding the type and content of phenolic and chemical components.

Keywords : Bean Plant, Organic Residues, Perlite, GC-Mass, HPLC .
Mark Speckien
Louisiana Tech University
Mark Speckien
Louisiana Tech University
International students are more likely to experience mental health issues and increased stress. Mental health is often surrounded by negative societal stigmas that act as barriers to seeking support and tend to lead to greater mental health concerns. International students tend to seek socioemotional support from other international student peers rather than seeking out counseling services. However, this study shows that LGBTQIA+ international students were less likely to seek socioemotional support from other international student peers due to fear of their sexual orientation being discovered and their families finding out about their identity. This study examines how LGBTQIA+ international students talk about their experiences on and off campus in relations to their socioemotional well-being. Specifically, this study sought to better understand the complexities of LGBTQIA+ students’ identities, and the challenges they faced in terms of their socioemotional well-being. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Keywords : international students, socioemotional well-being, mental health, identity development, intersectionality, LGBTQIA