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Dataset on the Effects of Anti-Insect Nets of Different Porosity on Mineral and Organic Acids Profile of Cucurbita pepo L. Fruits and Leaves

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  • Luigi Formisano

    (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy)

  • Michele Ciriello

    (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy)

  • Christophe El-Nakhel

    (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy)

  • Stefania De Pascale

    (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy)

  • Youssef Rouphael

    (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy)

Abstract

The growing interest in healthy foods has driven the agricultural sector towards eco-friendly implementation to manage biotic and abiotic factors in protected environments. In this perspective, anti-insect nets are an effective tool for controlling harmful insect populations concomitantly with reducing chemicals’ interference. However, the low porosity of nets necessary to ensure high exclusion efficiency for a designated insect leads to reduced airflow, impacting the productivity and quality attributes of vegetables. The evidence presented in this dataset pertains to the content of total nitrogen, minerals (i.e., NO 3 , K, PO 4 , SO 4 , Ca, Mg, Cl, and Na), and organic acids (i.e., malate and citrate) of zucchini squash ( Cucurbita pepo L. cv. Zufolo F1) in leaves and fruits grown with two anti-insect nets with different porosities (Biorete ® 50 mesh and Biorete ® 50 mesh AirPlus), is and analyzed by the Kjeldahl method and ion chromatography (ICS3000), respectively. Data of total nitrogen concentration, macronutrients, and organic acids provide in-depth information about plants’ physiological response to microclimate changes induced by anti-insect nets.

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  • Luigi Formisano & Michele Ciriello & Christophe El-Nakhel & Stefania De Pascale & Youssef Rouphael, 2021. "Dataset on the Effects of Anti-Insect Nets of Different Porosity on Mineral and Organic Acids Profile of Cucurbita pepo L. Fruits and Leaves," Data, MDPI, vol. 6(5), pages 1-6, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jdataj:v:6:y:2021:i:5:p:50-:d:553705
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    1. Liga Priecina & Daina Karklina, 2015. "Composition Of Major Organic Acids In Vegetables And Spices," CBU International Conference Proceedings, ISE Research Institute, vol. 3(0), pages 447-454, September.
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