scholarly journals SEASONAL PATTERN OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH IN OKRA

HortScience ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1072a-1072
Author(s):  
Bharat P. Singh ◽  
James D. Sutton
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Reproductive Period ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight

Little is known about the morphology of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench) plant. This information is critical to understanding of plant growth and possible factors limiting yield. Therefore, a field study was conducted during 1989 to determine the changes in leaf number, leaf dry weight and stem dry weight in okra during the fruiting period. Four okra genotypes, PI-178818, PI-211573, Lee and Clemson spineless, were planted in randomized complete block design with four replications. All four genotypes had similar stem dry weight, but differed significantly in leaf number and leaf dry weight. During the reproductive period, 42% of new leaves, 61% of leaf dry weight and 82% of stern dry weight were formed. PI-178818 had highest leaf number and maximum leaf dry weight, but produced lowest fruit yield. The results suggested that since vegetative growth and fruiting proceeds simultaneously in okra, partitioning of dry weight to pod maybe critical for high okra yields.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF MYCORRHIZAE, MEDIA AND CONTAINER TYPE ON THE GROWTH OF GREEN PEPPER AND LETTUCE TRANSPLANTS

HortScience ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 709B-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ray A. Watson ◽  
Katrine A. Stewart ◽  
Valentin Furlan
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Green Pepper ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Container Type

The effects of two mycorrhizal species (Glomus versiforme and Glomus intraradix) and a control on the growth of green pepper, Capsicum annuum, and lettuce, Lactuca sativa, seedlings have been evaluated using four types of growing media (Peatwool, Fafard bulk mix. Cornell mix and a compost based mix) and two types of containers, Cell Packs (125 cc volume) and Pro-Trays (65 cc volume) for green pepper and Cell Packs (125 cc volume) and Plug Flats (33 cc volume) for lettuce. The experiments were split plot randomized Complete block design with 6 blocks (lettuce) and 4 blocks (pepper). Seeds were sown directly into the containers of mycorrhizal inoculated media. All treatments received the same fertilizer regime. Cell volume had no significant effects on green pepper fresh weight, dry weight, stem diameter, leaf area or leaf number but the lettuce Cell Pack plants had significantly higher fresh and dry weights, more leaves and higher leaf area. The Fafard Bulk and the Compost mix gave significantly higher fresh and dry weights than did the other two media for both green pepper and lettuce. Mycorrhizal species did not influence plant growth with the exception of leaf area in green peppers and shoot dry weight in lettuce.

scholarly journals Greenhouse Cucumber Growth and Yield Response to Copper Application

HortScience ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 771-774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youbin Zheng ◽  
Linping Wang ◽  
Diane Feliciano Cayanan ◽  
Mike Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Leaf Injury ◽  
Copper Treatment ◽  
Cucumber Fruit ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight

To determine the nutrient solution copper (Cu2+) level above which Cucumis sativus L. (cucumber, cv. LOGICA F1) plant growth and fruit yield will be negatively affected, plants were grown on rockwool and irrigated with nutrient solutions containing Cu2+ at 0.05, 0.55, 1.05, 1.55, and 2.05 mg·L−1. Copper treatment began when plants were 4 weeks old and lasted for 10 weeks. During this 10-week period, plants were harvested at 3 weeks (short-term) and 10 weeks (long-term) after the start of Cu2+ treatment. Neither visible leaf injury nor negative Cu2+ effect was observed on plant growth (leaf number, leaf area, leaf dry weight, and stem dry weight) after 3 weeks of continuous Cu2+ treatment. However, after 10 weeks of continuous Cu2+ application, cucumber leaf dry weight was significantly reduced by Cu2+ levels 1.05 mg·L−1 or greater; leaf number, leaf area, and stem dry weight were significantly reduced by Cu2+ levels 1.55 mg·L−1 or greater. Copper (Cu2+ levels 1.05 mg·L−1 or greater) also caused root browning. Some plants under the 2.05 mg·L−1 Cu2+ treatment started to wilt after 6 weeks of continuous Cu2+ treatment. Copper treatment did not result in any change in leaf greenness until after Week 9 from the start of the treatments. There was no sign of a negative Cu2+ effect on cucumber fruit numbers after the first 2 weeks of production, but plants under the highest Cu2+ concentration treatment (2.05 mg·L−1) gradually produced fewer cucumber fruit than the control (0.05 mg·L−1) and eventually resulted in lower cucumber yield. Nutrient solution can be treated with 1.05 mg·L−1 of Cu2+ in cucumber production greenhouses; however, it is not recommended to use Cu2+ concentrations 1.05 mg·L−1 or greater continuously long-term (more than 3 weeks). When applying Cu2+, it is suggested that cucumber roots be examined regularly because roots are a better indicator for Cu2+ toxicity than leaf injury.

scholarly journals Effect of Natural and Synthetic Mulches on Yield and Yield Attributing Parameters of Chili (Capsicum annum L. Solanaceae)

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Rajesh Neupane ◽  
Subin Babu Neupane ◽  
Bhawana Acharya ◽  
Shikshya Parajuli ◽  
Nischal Oli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Transparent Plastic ◽  
Capsicum Annum ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Post Hoc

Aims: Production of chili (Capsicum annuum Linnaeus; Solanaceae) in rain-fed regions of Nepal during the winter is constrained by the limited availability of soil moisture. Mulching has been a proven tool to conserve soil moisture and enhance yield. A field study was conducted in the winter of 2019 to identify the most suitable mulch that enhances the yield and yield attributing parameters of chili. Study Design: Seven treatments with three replications were evaluated under the randomized complete block design. Among the treatments, rice straw (5 kg/plot) and water reed (5 kg/plot) were used as natural mulches. While, plastic mulches: transparent (25 µ), silver (25 µ), black (25 µ), and black thick (50 µ) (double thickness) were used as synthetic mulches. Only soil with no mulch was the control. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Bangau, Dang, Nepal from November 2019 to May 2020. Methodology: We measured soil temperature at 10 cm depth using soil thermometer, and calculated soil moisture through oven dry method. Similarly, weight of ten fresh and ten dry fruits was recorded from each plot using an electronic scale. Number of fruits per plant was also counted. All the data were analyzed using ANOVA and means were separated following a post hoc test. Results: The highest soil moisture (18.38%), number of fruits per plant (24.91), fruit fresh weight per ten fruits (59.86 g), and fruit dry weight per ten fruits (14.65 g) were recorded in black thick plastic mulched plots. Furthermore, the lowest fresh weed weight (95.30 g) was also measured in black thick plastic mulched plots. Whereas, the highest soil temperature (18.92°C) was recorded in transparent plastic mulched plots. Conclusion: This study concludes black thick plastic as the most effective among the treatments tested in this study in enhancing yield and yield attributing parameters of chili.

scholarly journals Nitrogen and Sulfur Interaction Influences Net Photosynthesis and Vegetative Growth of Pecan

1992 ◽  
Vol 117 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hening Hu ◽  
Darrell Sparks
Keyword(s):  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Net Photosynthesis ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Maximum Growth ◽  
N Supply ◽  
S Deficiency ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
S Application ◽  
Leaf N

Seedlings of pecan [Carya illinoensis (Wangenh.) C. Koch] grown in perlite culture were treated with N and S in a 5 × 5 factorial in a randomized complete block design to determine the effect of N, S, and N × S interaction on vegetative growth and photosynthesis. Nitrogen and S deficiency symptoms occurred when leaf N and S were < 25 and 1.4 mg·g-1 dry weight, respectively. Photosynthesis was reduced when combined leaf N and S exceeded 35 and 3.7 mg·g-1 dry weight, respectively; growth was reduced when leaf N and S were > 34 and 3.7 mg·g-1 dry weight, respectively. Photosynthesis and growth increased with N supply, but depended on leaf N: S ratio. In plants without visible N or S deficiency, a N: S ratio of ≈9. is proposed to be near the optimum for maximum growth. Comparison of leaf N, S, and the N: S ratio with similar analyses in selected orchards suggests that pecan productivity will increase from S application under field conditions. We conclude that the interaction” of N and S imposes stringent controls on leaf N and S, photosynthesis, and growth.

scholarly journals Composted Poultry Litter as a Low-cost Media Amendment

HortScience ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 912A-912
Author(s):  
Matt Welch ◽  
D.L. Creech
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Litter ◽  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Analysis ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Cortaderia Selloana

The poultry industry is a $1 billion industry in Texas, with most production centered in eastern Texas. The nursery industry is a $600 million industry, with 25% of the producers located in eastern Texas. With hundreds of millions of birds produced each year, and each bird producing ≈2 lb of manure, waste disposal is a growing problem. Composted poultry litter was mixed with composted pine bark to create five media with varying percentages of poultry litter as a component: 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, and 40%. A randomized complete-block design was used with poultry litter rates as main plots and plant species tested as subplots. Five species included: tomato, marigold, Cortaderia selloana, Asian jasmine, and Salvia leucantha. Prior to planting, all 1-gal containers were leached with 1000 ml of water, the leachate collected, and tested for conductivity. Plant growth measurements to be presented include plant height and dry weight. The results of media and leaf tissue nutrient analysis will be presented.

scholarly journals Tanggap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tiga Varietas Kacang Hijau terhadap Lama Genangan

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Sri Ayu Dwi Lestari ◽  
Andy Wijanarko ◽  
Dan Henny Kuntyastuti
Keyword(s):  
Vigna Radiata ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Waterlogging Stress ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Yield Responses ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight

The objective of this research was to determine growth and yield responses of three mungbean varieties to waterlogging duration. The experiment was conducted at a screenhouse of ILETRI, Malang, East Java, from October to December 2016 using Alfisol soil from Probolinggo, East Java. The experiment consisted of two factors that were laid out in a factorial randomized complete block design with three replications. The first factor was mungbean varieties, namely Sriti, Vima 1, and Vima 2. The second factor was waterlogging durations, namely 0, 2, 4, and 6 days. The waterlogging treatments started at 20 days after planting. Mungbean plants fertilized with 250 kg Phonska ha-1 at the time of planting. The results showed that waterlogging treatments had negative effects on growth of the three varieties, indicated by a reduction in stem dry weight and leaf dry weight of the plants. Sriti variety was tolerant to waterlogging, Vima 1 was moderate tolerant, and Vima 2 was sensitive.Keywords: Alfisol soil, Vigna radiata, waterlogging stress

scholarly journals Phenotypic performance of four stevia genotypes in the Alto Vale do Itajaí region, Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-311
Author(s):  
Rômulo João Debarba ◽  
Cícero Deschamps ◽  
Luiz Alberto Kanis ◽  
Diego Moterle ◽  
Marcio Rampelotti
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Biomass Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Rebaudioside A ◽  
Total Leaf Area ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
The City ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight

An evaluation of four stevia genotypes for biomass yield, stevioside and rebaudioside A content and yield under decreasing photoperiod conditions was carried out in the Alto Vale do Itajaí region, located in the State of Santa Catarina (SC), Brazil. This field experiment was conducted at Site São Miguel, a farm located in the city of Lontras (SC), Brazil, under conditions of decreasing photoperiods, with a variation of 13.72 h of light at experiment implantation to 12.57 h of light at the end of the evaluations. The treatments consisted of four genotypes (G4, G8, G9 and G12) provided by EMBRAPA-CENARGEN. A randomized complete block design with four treatments (stevia genotypes) and four replications was used. Each plot consisted of 21 plants, and the floor area had five plants. G12 had the highest leaf dry weight (LDW), total leaf area, leaf area index, leaf area ratio and specific leaf area of all the genotypes. G4 and G12 were equal for LDW and were higher than the other genotypes, with yields of 755.6 and 836.4 kg ha-1, respectively. The stevioside content was highest in G12 (200.07 mg g-1). G8 and G9 were similar for rebaudioside A content (64.77 and 49.05 mg g-1, respectively). The rebaudioside A: stevioside ratio was highest in G8 (0.44 g g-1). No genotype had a rebaudioside A: stevioside ratio suitable for industry requirements.

scholarly journals Penambahan lama penyinaran dengan perbedaan jam dan jumlah hari pada tanaman krisan (Chrysanthemum sp.) terhadap pertumbuhan dan bobot tanaman

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Hanafi Girindra Pratama ◽  
Sutarno Sutarno ◽  
Adriani Darmawati
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Chrysanthemum Plant ◽  
Main Plot

The aims of the research were to analyze light addition at the night to chrysanthemum plant with a difference irradiation length of hours and total of days on growth and weight of plant. This irradiation factor in chrysanthemum plants can affect vegetative growth. The light came from TL lamps with 23 watt of power. The experimental design used was the split block design with the main plot was long irradiation in hours: 1 hour (P1); 2 hours (P2); 3 hours (P3) and 4 hours (P4). While the sub plot was an extension of light in the case of 21 days (H1); 28 days (H2); 35 days (H3) and 42 days (H4). Replication was done 3 times. The results showed the use of irradiation applications above 3 hours and 42 days increased plant height, leaf number, fresh and dry weight of plant. Keywords : Chrysanthemum, irradiation, light.

scholarly journals Effects of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) on Growth and Yield of Shallot in Sandy Coastal Land

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Sumiyati Tuhuteru ◽  
Endang Sulistyaningsih ◽  
Arif Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Seed Growth ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Plant Growth Promoting ◽  
Growth Promoting ◽  
Coastal Land

The marginal sandy coastal land should be utilized to maintain production level of shallot. But for increasing the productivity of sandy coastal land, in the shallot cultivation should be applied biological fertilizers, such as Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). The purpose of this research was to obtain the most effective isolate of PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) to the growth of three shallot cultivars in the sandy coastal land. The research had been conducted in August-November 2015 at Samas sandy coastal land, Bantul. The Factorial treatments were assigned in Randomized Complete Block Design with three blocks as replications. The first factor was shallot cultivars consisted of Crok, Tiron and Tuk-tuk, while the second factor was the PGPR suspension, i.e. control (without PGPR), PGPR isolates BP25.2 (Bacillus methylotrophicus), BP25.6 (Bacillus amyloliquofaciens), BP25.7 (Bacillus subtilis), BrSM 4 (Burkholderiacepacia), and BrSG 5 (Burkholderiaseminalis). The data of growth and yield were analyzed using ANOVA with α = 5%, then followed by DMRT α 5% . The result showed that Tiron cultivar was able to grow in sandy coastal land, proven from its good germination, high number of bulb, high fresh weight, and dry weight of bulb. Meanwhile, BP25.2 isolate was able to increase seed growth simultaneously of Tiron cultivar and BrSM 4 isolate was able to increase the chlorophyll content of Tuk-tuk cultivars.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF BA, PROMALIN, AND DIKEGULAC-SODIUM ON FROND INITIATION AND VEGETATIVE GROWTH OF BOSTON FERN

HortScience ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 634b-634
Author(s):  
Johnny Carter ◽  
Sauveur Mahotiere
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Chemical Treatments ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Frond Length

Effects of BA, Promalin and Dikegulac-sodium on frond number and overall growth in Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata L.) were studies. Four weeks after transplanting, fern liners were sprayed with aqueous solutions of BA, Promalin and dikegulac-sodium. Chemical concentrations of BA and promalin ranged from 0 to 150 mg. liter-1 at 50 mg. liter-1 increments. Chemical concentrations of dikegulac-sodium ranged for 0 to 750 mg.liter-1 at 250 mg.liter-1 increments. Chemical treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design with 6 replications. BA and Promalin significantly increased the number of fronds, average frond length, leaf area and dry weight as the concentration of the chemicals increased. In contrast, dikegulac-sodium significantly suppressed the average frond length, leaf area and dry weight when compared to the control. Similarly to BA and Promalin, dikegulac-sodium increased the number of fronds as the concentration of the chemical increased.

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