Nitrogen-water management regimes modulate fatty acid profile, antioxidant defense system, and oxidative status in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) silage
Mehmet Alagöz, Mevlüt Türk, Sabri Erbaş, Sercan Önder, Murat Mutlucan, Emre Topçu · 2026
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Alagöz and colleagues studied in 2026 how nitrogen fertilizer and irrigation levels shape the quality and stress chemistry of sorghum silage, a stored animal feed. Their field trial crossed five nitrogen doses with six watering levels, from none to above full crop demand, then measured oils, fatty acids, and antioxidant defenses.
Mild water shortage raised total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity compared with full watering. Medium nitrogen doses strengthened two protective enzymes, especially under moderate water stress. Severe water deficit pushed a cell damage marker up by about 82 percent and raised hydrogen peroxide by about a third, but well-chosen nitrogen doses limited that damage. The authors say pairing nitrogen with irrigation is a practical lever for feed quality and plant resilience.
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| CREATOR | Mehmet Alagöz, Mevlüt Türk, Sabri Erbaş, Sercan Önder, Murat Mutlucan, Emre Topçu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 74 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |