Enhancing floret persistence and bloom duration in gladiolus through foliar-applied calcium: a sustainable approach to floriculture
The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Enhancing
floret
persistence
and
bloom
duration
in
ornamental
plants
through
foliar-applied
calcium
promotes
sustainability
by
improving
nutrient
efficiency,
reducing
environmental
impacts,
conserving
resources,
boosting
commercial
value.
This
two-year
study
(2021–2022)
evaluated
the
effects
of
foliar
application
on
gladiolus
(cv.
White
Prosperity).
The
experiment
followed
a
Randomized
Complete
Block
Design
with
split-plot
arrangement,
replicated
three
times.
Main
plots
received
different
timings
(3rd,
5th,
7th
leaf
stages),
subplots
were
assigned
various
concentrations
(0,
100,
200,
300,
400
mm).
Calcium
chloride
was
applied
as
spray.
Results
showed
that
applying
300
mm
at
5th
stage
yielded
longest
spike
emergence
(96.63
days),
tallest
length
(128.50
cm),
extended
both
first
(7.23
days)
last
(5.34
life
spans.
Additionally,
florets
treatment
had
highest
content
(0.853%).
These
findings
demonstrate
precise
enhances
quality
market
value
contributes
to
sustainable
horticulture
optimising
use
input
waste
supporting
resilience
floriculture
practices.
Language: Английский
Adaptive Benefits of Antioxidant and Hormone Fluctuations in Wedelia trilobata Under Simulated Salt Stress with Nutrient Conditions
Hong Yang,
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Bin Li,
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Ping Huang
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et al.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 303 - 303
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Salinity
is
one
of
the
most
significant
environmental
factors
limiting
plant
development
and
productivity.
Invasive
plants
could
quickly
respond
to
changes,
thus
successfully
achieving
invasion.
However,
there
limited
research
on
mechanism
salt
responses
in
invasive
under
different
nutritional
conditions.
This
study
evaluated
compared
impact
salinity
stress
nutrient
application
physiological
Wedelia
trilobata
native
chinensis.
Mild
disrupted
growth
these
two
plants,
significantly
reducing
their
leaf
stem
node
number
a
low
condition.
W.
showed
notable
decreases
height
with
high
regardless
levels,
whereas
it
was
observed
only
state
The
negative
effects
both
species
were
evident
nutrient-poor
environments.
Under
stress,
trilobata’s
leaves
exhibited
increased
levels
proline,
MDA,
CAT,
ABA,
decreased
GA
IAA
content.
A
low-salt
environment
favored
competitive
advantage,
enrichment
appeared
enhance
its
potential,
which
process
antioxidant
system
endogenous
hormones
contribute
greatly.
provides
theoretical
foundation
for
predicting
suitable
areas
referring
condition,
guiding
future
strategies
preventing
controlling
spread.
Language: Английский
Evaluation of Nutrient Role on Quality, Seed Produce, and Yield Constituents of Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) Through Nutrient Omission, Central Highland of Ethiopia
Mitiku Ashenafi,
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Tsegaye Debasu,
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Derib Alemu
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et al.
International Journal of Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
2‐year
greenhouse
study
(2022–2023)
investigated
linseed
nutrient
needs
using
a
randomized
block
design.
Research
studies
on
omissions
revealed
macronutrient
and
micronutrient
impacts
yield
oil
quality.
Optimal
production
requires
understanding
these
roles.
Applying
appropriate
fertilizer
based
findings
is
essential.
the
impact
of
full
nutrients
(NPKSZnB)
individual
(N,
P,
K,
S,
Zn,
B)
Bekoji‐14
variety
yield,
growth,
quality
in
clay
loam
soil.
Data
analysis
nitrogen
phosphorus
as
key
limiting
nutrients.
Their
absence
caused
significant
losses,
reaching
up
to
460.94
kg·ha
−1
,
highlighting
nutrients’
critical
A
complete
package
yielded
highest
seed
at
2201.60
outperforming
treatments
by
20.94%
18.94%,
respectively.
Sulfur,
zinc,
boron
deficiencies
resulted
smaller
losses
3.55%,
2.71%,
1.99%.
The
severity
reduction
ranked:
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium,
zinc
boron,
sulfur
sulfur,
finally
omissions.
Quantitative
showed
significantly
improved
with
plant
height
peaking
90.05
cm
maturity
133.21
days.
Nitrogen‐omitted
plots
averaged
72.05
tall,
nitrogen’s
importance.
maximum
capsule
count
per
was
37.87.
Under
conditions,
.
Nutrient
decreased
yields,
less,
necessity
fertilization.
Linseed
content
varied
from
31.16%
38.3%,
dropping
18.64%
without
nitrogen.
urges
smallholder
farmers
use
balanced
fertilization
for
optimal
Effective
management,
considering
macro,
secondary,
micronutrients,
vital
sustainable
production.
Further
research
should
explore
region‐specific
plans
improve
economic
viability
within
Ethiopian
farming.
will
lead
increased
quality,
enhanced
livelihoods.
Language: Английский
Tolerance Mechanisms and Metabolomic Profiling of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos in Saline Environments
Plant Stress,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100856 - 100856
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Genome-Wide Association Studies on Resistance to Pea Weevil: Identification of Novel Sources of Resistance and Associated Markers
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(14), P. 7920 - 7920
Published: July 19, 2024
Little
resistance
to
the
pea
weevil
insect
pest
(
Language: Английский