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The increasing amounts of agro-food waste generated globally represent a major challenge for environmental protection and sustainable development. Among these, onion peels resulting from processing, storage, and commercialization constitute an important source of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, polyphenols, quercetin, and sulfur-containing compounds, with high potential for valorization in the field of green nanotechnologies. The study aims to valorize the extract obtained from onion peels in the green syn...

In Romania, Cirsium arvense (creeping thistle) has a high incidence in agricultural crops, approximately 70%, the development being largely influenced by climate but also by the inadequate technologies practiced. This study is an overview of the integrated management of the perennial weed Cirsium arvense in Romania. Therefore, it was done a review of the studies published in Romania, in order to highlight the predominant methods and whether or not cultural and biological measures are used. The methods used were bi...

In Romania, wheat is the main crop, occupying the largest area of arable land. Convolvulus arvensis is a competitive and invasive weed, produces direct and indirect damages to which is added production of allopathic substances. Allelopathy is a natural phenomenon which refers to any direct or indirect effect, positive or negative of a plant (including microorganisms) on the other by the release of chemical compounds in the environment [13]. In most cases, influence is inhibitory, which may explain why some plants ...