Nicolae Constantin Gheorghiu
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Nicolae Constantin Gheorghiu has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Daniel Răduțoiu
Department of Biology and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Horticulture, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania
1 shared publication - Florin Daniel Stamin
Doctoral School of Plant and Animal Resources Engineering, Faculty of Horticulture, University of Craiova, A.I. Cuza Street, no. 13, 200585 Craiova, Romania
1 shared publication - Mihai Cichi
Faculty of Agronomy, University of Craiova
1 shared publication - Sina Cosmulescu
Department of Horticulture and Food Science, Faculty of Horticulture, University of Craiova, A.I. Cuza Street, no. 13, 200585 Craiova, Romania
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
Plant Diversity and Ecological Indices of Naturally Established Native Vegetation in Permanent Grassy Strips of Fruit Orchards in Southern Romania
This paper assesses the complexity and diversity of vegetation in grassy strips with spontaneous plants between tree rows in three fruit orchards (plum, cherry, apple) in Dolj County, Romania, using structural and biodiversity indices. It addresses the lack of data on spontaneous vegetation in Romanian orchards, supporting improved plantation management and native biodiversity conservation. The study found that grassy strips supported high wild herbaceous diversity and a complex, heterogeneous ecological structure, with the apple orchard showing the highest biodiversity. Species diversity, evaluated through species richness, evenness, and diversity indices (Shannon, Simpson, Menhinick, Gleason, etc.), showed species richness ranging from 30 species in the cherry orchard to 40 in the apple orchard. Several species, including Capsella bursa-pastoris, Geranium pusillum, Poa pratensis, Veronica hederifolia, Lolium perenne, and Convolvulus arvensis, were present in 100% of samples, making them constant species from a phytosociological perspective. Their presence indicates relatively stable plant communities in each orchard. From a phytocoenological view, an ecological plant community is defined not only by species composition but also by constancy and co-occurrence in sampling units. Dominance remained low in all orchards, indicating no single plant dominated, while evenness showed a uniform distribution of species.
Open AccessPlant Diversity and Ecological Indices of Naturally Established Native Vegetation in Permanent Grassy Strips of Fruit Orchards in Southern Romania
This paper assesses the complexity and diversity of vegetation in grassy strips with spontaneous plants between tree rows in three fruit orchards (plum, cherry, apple) in Dolj County, Romania, using structural and biodiversity indices. It addresses the lack of data on spontaneous vegetation in Romanian orchards, supporting improved plantation management and native biodiversity conservation. The study found that grassy strips supported high wild herbaceous diversity and a complex, heterogeneous ecological structure, with the apple orchard showing the highest biodiversity. Species diversity, evaluated through species richness, evenness, and diversity indices (Shannon, Simpson, Menhinick, Gleason, etc.), showed species richness ranging from 30 species in the cherry orchard to 40 in the apple orchard. Several species, including Capsella bursa-pastoris, Geranium pusillum, Poa pratensis, Veronica hederifolia, Lolium perenne, and Convolvulus arvensis, were present in 100% of samples, making them constant species from a phytosociological perspective. Their presence indicates relatively stable plant communities in each orchard. From a phytocoenological view, an ecological plant community is defined not only by species composition but also by constancy and co-occurrence in sampling units. Dominance remained low in all orchards, indicating no single plant dominated, while evenness showed a uniform distribution of species.
- Open Access
- 28 December 2022
- Published by University of Craiova in "Annals of the University of Craiova - Agriculture, Montanology,Cadastre Series "
- Vol. 52 (1) , 73-78
ASPECTS REGARDING VARIETY/ROOTSTOCK RELATIONSHIP IN SOME SPECIES OF FRUIT SPECIES
Obtaining large and quality productions requires, in addition to agrotechnical measures, the establishment of the most appropriate symbiosis between grafts (varieties) and rootstocks. This variety/rootstock union particularly influences tree growth, production and quality. Knowing the growth of the root system has an important role in choosing the system of use and tillage, in choosing the land. The varieties of nectarine on the frank peach rootstock had different vigor, vigor represented by the height, the diameter of the crown, respectively a lower vigor was recorded in the Marina variety, the other varieties being noted with much greater vigor. Compatibility between nectarine varieties and rootstocks was very good, with no split at the grafting point. Deeply developed roots were found in Costin, Tina and Romamer 2 nectarine varieties. Varieties from the pear species namely Williams red, Clapp's Favorite and Daciana showed average vigor and very good rooting - the same varieties together with the Williams white variety.
- 28 December 2022
- Published by University of Craiova in "Annals of the University of Craiova - Agriculture, Montanology,Cadastre Series "
- Vol. 52 (1) , 73-78
Open AccessASPECTS REGARDING VARIETY/ROOTSTOCK RELATIONSHIP IN SOME SPECIES OF FRUIT SPECIES
Obtaining large and quality productions requires, in addition to agrotechnical measures, the establishment of the most appropriate symbiosis between grafts (varieties) and rootstocks. This variety/rootstock union particularly influences tree growth, production and quality. Knowing the growth of the root system has an important role in choosing the system of use and tillage, in choosing the land. The varieties of nectarine on the frank peach rootstock had different vigor, vigor represented by the height, the diameter of the crown, respectively a lower vigor was recorded in the Marina variety, the other varieties being noted with much greater vigor. Compatibility between nectarine varieties and rootstocks was very good, with no split at the grafting point. Deeply developed roots were found in Costin, Tina and Romamer 2 nectarine varieties. Varieties from the pear species namely Williams red, Clapp's Favorite and Daciana showed average vigor and very good rooting - the same varieties together with the Williams white variety.