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A 58% population decrease caused only a 12% soybean yield decrease.

Taxon: SoybeanGlycine maxe1
Treatment: 58% population decreasee0
Outcome: yielde0
Direction: decreasee0
Value: 12%e0
Comparator: 164 000 plants ha −le0

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“A 58% population decrease from 164 000 plants ha −l resulted in a yield decrease of only 12%”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 880–972

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“Soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.]”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 0–33

Title

Branch Yield Components Controlling Soybean Yield Stability across Plant Populations

A. C. Carpenter; J. E. Board Crop Science 1997. doi:10.2135/cropsci1997.0011183x003700030031x

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Intervention effect A 43% population increase produced no significant soybean yield change.
Observation Branch dry matter averaged 14.0 g per plant at low population.
Observation Branch dry matter averaged 5.3 g per plant at medium population.
Observation Branch dry matter averaged 3.6 g per plant at high population.
Association Greater branch dry matter yielded more branch nodes, reproductive nodes and pods.
Association Pods per reproductive branch node affected yield in some cases.
Association Branch dry matter correlated strongly with yield at r squared 0.95.
Method / resource Branch dry matter was useful for identifying cultivars with low optimal population.

Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultnegativemeasured

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Any increase or decrease in sowing rates away from the optimum led to a decrease in amaranth yield.

Taxon: AmaranthAmaranthus caudatust0
Treatment: increase or decrease in sowing ratese1
Outcome: yield levele1
Direction: decreasee1

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“Any increase or decrease in sowing rates led to a decrease in the yield level”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1896–1973

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“Amaranth”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 0–8

Title

Amaranth yield depending on the sowing rate

Mariia Tyrus; Volodymyr Lykhochvor; Ivan Dudar; et al. Scientific Horizons 2023. doi:10.48077/scihor8.2023.33

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For NH4+, prolonged darkness was characterized by a large decrease in influx and a small decrease in efflux.

Taxon: Italian RyegrassLolium multiflorumt0
Treatment: Prolonged exposure to darknesse2
Compound: NH4+e1
Outcome: decrease in influx and a small decrease in effluxe1
Direction: decreasee1
Qualifier: large decrease in influx and a small decrease in effluxe1

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“For NH4+ this was characterized by a large decrease in influx and a small decrease in efflux”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1180–1272

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“Prolonged exposure to darkness”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1052–1082

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“Italian Ryegrass”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 45–61

Title

Influx and Efflux of Nitrate and Ammonium in Italian Ryegrass and White Clover Roots: Comparisons Between Effects of Darkness and Defoliation

J. H. MACDUFF; S. B. JACKSON Journal of Experimental Botany 1992. doi:10.1093/jxb/43.4.525

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Observation In entire and decapitated ryegrass plants, rates of net uptake, influx and efflux of NH4+ exceeded those of NO3−.
Observation In white clover the opposite occurred: rates of net uptake, influx and efflux of NO3− exceeded those of NH4+.
Intervention effect Defoliation of ryegrass decreased net uptake of NH4+ by 62%, a greater decrease than for NO3−.
Intervention effect Defoliation of ryegrass decreased net uptake of NO3− by 40%.
Intervention effect After defoliation of ryegrass, NH4+ influx decreased from 11.0 to 6.0 umol per h per g root fresh weight.
Intervention effect After defoliation of ryegrass, NO3− influx only decreased from 4.2 to 3.7 umol per h per g.
Intervention effect Prolonged darkness lowered net uptake of NO3− by 86% of IL levels in ryegrass.
Intervention effect Prolonged darkness lowered net uptake of NH4+ by 95% of IL levels in ryegrass.
Intervention effect For NO3−, prolonged darkness caused a large decrease in influx.
Intervention effect For NO3−, prolonged darkness caused a smaller increase in efflux.
Observation Estimated translocatory flux of NO3− was 0.3-2.0 umol per h per g.
Observation Estimated translocatory flux of NH4+ was 0.03-0.4 umol per h per g.
Observation Estimated root assimilation of NO3− was 0.2-2.6 umol per h per g.
Observation Estimated root assimilation of NH4+ was 0.5-8.9 umol per h per g.
Observation Estimated NO3− concentration in the cytoplasmic compartment of the roots was 9-15 mol per m3.

Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultnegativemeasured

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Saintpaulia leaves were damaged and discolored by a rapid decrease in temperature but not by a gradual decrease.

Taxon: SaintpauliaStreptocarpus sect. Saintpauliae1
Treatment: rapid decrease in temperaturee1
Outcome: damaged and discolorede1
Comparator: the temperature was decreased graduallye1

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“Saintpaulia leaves were damaged and discolored when subjected to a rapid decrease in temperature, but not when the temperature was decreased gradually”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 293–443

Title

Sudden Collapse of Vacuoles in Saintpaulia sp. Palisade Cells Induced by a Rapid Temperature Decrease

Noriaki Kadohama; Tatsuaki Goh; Miwa Ohnishi; et al. PLoS ONE 2013. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0057259

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Washing caused a slight decrease in pigments.

Taxon: PomegranatePunica granatumt0
Outcome: pigmentse0
Direction: decreasee0

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“Pomegranate”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 80–91

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“although a slight decrease in pigments occurred”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 240–287

Title

Minimal Processing and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Effects on Pigmentation of Pomegranate Seeds

M.I. GIL; F. ARTES; F.A. TOMAS‐BARBERAN Journal of Food Science 1996. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2621.1996.tb14749.x

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Intervention effect Washing solutions did not differ in anthocyanin composition.
Intervention effect Storage in perforated polypropylene bags preserved pigments.
Intervention effect Most anthocyanins increased slightly in perforated polypropylene bags.
Intervention effect Anthocyanins increased at 1°C during modified-atmosphere storage.
Intervention effect Anthocyanins decreased at 8°C and 4°C during modified-atmosphere storage.
Observation Delphinidin derivatives were the most sensitive anthocyanins.
Observation Cyanidin and pelargonidin derivatives were stable and increased slightly.
Observation The 3,5‐diglucosides were more stable than 3‐glucosides.
Intervention effect Unperforated OPP bags maintained pigments better than perforated OPP bags at 1°C for seven days.
Intervention effect After four additional days at 4°C, perforated films preserved pigments better.

Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultmeasured

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Conidia survived in tomato waste compost with only a moderate decrease compared with a sharp decrease in other media.

Taxon: EggplantSolanum melongenat0
Treatment: tomato waste composte0
Outcome: survival of conidiae0
Direction: moderate decreasee0
Comparator: other mediae0

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“survival of conidia in tomato waste compost showed only a moderate decrease compared with a sharp decrease in other media”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 747–868

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“Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 80–111

Title

Effect of Compost Properties on Progress Rate of Verticillium dahliae Attack on Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

Housam Kanaan; Yitzhak Hadar; Shlomit Medina; et al. Compost Science & Utilization 2018. doi:10.1080/1065657x.2017.1366375

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Intervention effect Tomato waste compost suppressed Verticillium dahliae.
Intervention effect Turkey litter compost partially suppressed Verticillium dahliae.
Intervention effect Eggplants in tomato waste compost had reduced symptom levels and lower fungal xylem colonization than in other media.
Intervention effect Eggplants in tomato waste compost accumulated more dry matter than plants in other media.
Intervention effect Eggplants in tomato waste compost had higher chlorophyll content than plants in other media.
Intervention effect Irradiation reduced microorganism density by four orders of magnitude.
Intervention effect Irradiation of tomato waste compost did not reduce its suppression of Verticillium dahliae.
Association Compost properties affected disease progression in eggplant seedling xylem.

Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultnegativemeasured

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A sharp NP decrease reduced efficiency.

Taxon: grain cropst0
Treatment: a sharp decrease in NPe0
Outcome: efficiencye0
Direction: decreasee0

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“a sharp decrease in NP led to a decrease in efficiency”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1573–1627

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“grain crops”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 130–141

Title

Optimisation of dosages and application methods for Agrobion granulated soil improver in combination with mineral fertilisers for grain crops on southern chornozems in Northern Kazakhstan

Sagintay Yelyubayev; Anara Sarsenova; Razia Khusainova; et al. Scientific Horizons 2025. doi:10.48077/scihor6.2025.50

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Intervention effect Agrobion at 200 kg/ha with half-rate NP produced the highest soil biological activity and fivefold higher counts of nitrogen fixers, actinomycetes and cellulose-degrading bacteria than control.
Intervention effect Oat yield at earing reached 49.52 g/vessel with 200 kg/ha Agrobion and half-rate NP.
Intervention effect Pre-sowing Agrobion at 100 kg/ha with full-dose NP produced maximum field germination of 72.14%.
Intervention effect Moderate NP reduction with Agrobion decreased soil electrical conductivity.
Intervention effect Moderate NP reduction with Agrobion maintained optimal soil pH.
Intervention effect Agrobion at 100–200 kg/ha with half or three-quarter NP gave the highest yield, microbiological activity and germination.
Intervention effect Agrobion at 300 kg/ha decreased efficiency.
Association Agrobion dose correlated with yields and soil fertility indicators.
Recommendation The authors recommend 200 kg/ha granular preparation with half-rate NP at main application to improve agroecological efficiency.

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Maize roots caused a 5.4% decrease in soil organic C, compared with a 1.2% decrease in unplanted soil.

Taxon: maizeZea mayse0
Treatment: Plant rootse1
Outcome: soil organic Ce1
Direction: decreasee1
Value: 5.4%e1
Comparator: unplanted control soile1

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“in the rhizosphere of maize plants”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 71–105

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“Plant roots induced a 197% increase in microbial biomass and a 5.4% decrease in soil organic C compared with an 1.2% decrease in the unplanted control soil”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 372–527

Title

Effect of plant roots on carbon metabolism of soil microbial biomass

H. M. Helal; D. Sauerbeck Zeitschrift für Pflanzenernährung und Bodenkunde 1986. doi:10.1002/jpln.19861490205

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Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultnegativesimulated

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A 30% output price decrease reduced intercropping BCR by 30%.

Taxon: GliricidiaGliricidiae2
Treatment: decrease in output pricese1
Outcome: BCRe0
Direction: decreasee0
Value: 30%e0

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“A 30% decrease in the former leads to a decrease in NPV and BCR by 38% and 30%, respectively”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1443–1535

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“decrease in output prices”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1382–1407

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“Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.)) and Maize (Zea mays L.)”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 212–274

Title

Profitability of Gliricidia-Maize System in Selected Dryland Areas of Dodoma Region, Tanzania

Martha Swamila; Damas Philip; Adam Meshack Akyoo; et al. Sustainability 2021. doi:10.3390/su14010053

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Observation Profitability indicators varied substantially in absolute and relative terms.
Intervention effect Intercropping had a higher 20-year NPV of Tsh 19,238,798.43 versus Tsh 10,934,669.90 for sole maize.
Intervention effect Intercropping had a higher BCR of 4.27 versus 3.59 for sole maize.
Intervention effect Returns to labour per person day were 1.5 times sole maize returns.
Intervention effect A 30% output price decrease reduced intercropping NPV by 38%.
Intervention effect A 30% input price increase decreased sole maize NPV by 11.1%.
Intervention effect A 30% input price increase decreased intercropping NPV by 8.8%.
Intervention effect Equal input price changes had the same relative economic effect on both systems.
Recommendation Intercropping is judged profitable over time and could increase household income and food security.
Recommendation Farmers need help with initial investment costs and agroforestry management for scaling.

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K+ concentrations showed no decrease or only a small decrease with salinity in L. esculentum, in both whole plants and callus tissues.

Taxon: L. esculentumSolanum lycopersicume5
Organ / stage: whole plants and callus tissuese5
Treatment: salinitye5
Outcome: K+ concentrationse5
Direction: no decrease or a small decreasee5

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“Either no decrease or a small decrease of K+ concentrations with salinity were found in both whole plants and callus tissues of L. esculentum”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 838–979

Title

Comparative salt responses at cell and whole-plant levels of cultivated and wild tomato species and their hybrid

F. Perez-Alfocea; G. Guerrier; M.T. Estan; et al. Journal of Horticultural Science 1994. doi:10.1080/14620316.1994.11516495

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Intervention effect Lycopersicon pennellii was more salt-tolerant than L. esculentum and the hybrid in growth responses, in both calli and whole plants.
Intervention effect Na+ and Cl- accumulation was higher in L. pennellii than in L. esculentum, at both levels of organization.
Intervention effect The interspecific hybrid showed Na+ and Cl- accumulation intermediate to its parents in the shoot of whole plants.
Intervention effect In callus tissues, the hybrid showed Na+ and Cl- accumulation similar to L. pennellii.
Intervention effect K+ concentrations decreased in the organs and calli of L. pennellii with increasing salinity.
Intervention effect K+ concentrations decreased in the organs and calli of the interspecific hybrid with increasing salinity.
Intervention effect At the whole-plant level, L. pennellii had a higher Na+/K+ ratio than L. esculentum.
Intervention effect The interspecific hybrid had a Na+/K+ ratio between those of its parents in the shoot.

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