scholarly journals Growth and Yield of Organic Day-neutral Strawberries in Low Tunnels inside High Tunnel in North Carolina

HortScience ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tekan S. Rana ◽  
Sanjun Gu
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Planting Dates ◽  
San Andreas ◽  
High Tunnels ◽  
Low Tunnels

North Carolina’s fresh strawberry has a $21.4 million economic value, which is primarily from short-day cultivars in the annual plasticulture system. Organic and off-season day-neutral strawberries have higher prices than the conventional, field-grown strawberries. There have been no published studies on suitable cultivars, transplanting dates, and additional winter protection methods for day-neutral strawberry production in high tunnels in North Carolina. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of low tunnels, planting dates, and cultivars on growth, yield, and season extension potential of day-neutral strawberries in high tunnels. Plugs of day-neutral cultivars Albion and San Andreas were either transplanted in raised beds covered with low tunnels (LT) or without low tunnels (control, NLT), inside high tunnels on the N.C. A&T State University Farm (Greensboro, NC) on two different planting dates, which were 1 Sept. (D1) and 29 Sept. (D2) of 2016, or 9 Sept. (D1) and 10 Oct. (D2) of 2017, respectively. A completely randomized design with split-split plots was used. LT did not significantly affect the total yield and plant phenology, but they promoted the first harvest by a week compared with NLT, which resulted in higher yield during the winter of both years. D1 promoted about 24 days of earlier harvest than D2. ‘Albion’ had an earlier bloom and harvest date (by 1 to 3 weeks and 2 to 3 weeks, respectively) than ‘San Andreas’. Strawberry yield was low in the fall season, but it started to increase from January, peaked in April, and decreased again in May. D1 increased the whole season’s marketable yield of ‘Albion’ (430.3 g/plant), compared with that of ‘San Andreas’ (330.9 g/plant). During the winter, ‘Albion’ had a higher yield than ‘San Andreas’. Our study indicates that LT inside HT might not significantly improve the plant growth, early harvest, or total yield. Planting dates had no consistent effect on yield. It was suggested that ‘Albion’ should be considered for high winter yields, and ‘San Andreas’ be a cultivar with high yields of the entire season in high tunnels.

scholarly journals High Tunnel and Grafting Effects on Organic Tomato Plant Growth and Yield in the Subtropics

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 492-503
Author(s):  
Craig J. Frey ◽  
Xin Zhao ◽  
Jeffrey K. Brecht ◽  
Dustin M. Huff ◽  
Zachary E. Black
Keyword(s):  
Open Field ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Fresh Market ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
High Tunnel ◽  
High Tunnels ◽  
Field Production

Although grower interest in high tunnel tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) production has increased in recent years, systematic high tunnel research conducted in humid, subtropical regions has been limited. The potential of tomato grafting to mitigate biotic and abiotic stresses makes it complementary to high-value production systems in high tunnels. In this 2-year study, grafted vs. nongrafted organic tomato production in high tunnels and open fields was investigated to determine possible synergistic effects of these two technologies. In 2016, high tunnels resulted in a significant increase of total and marketable yields, by 43% and 87%, respectively, over open field production. Grafting also significantly increased total and marketable yields over nongrafted plants by 34% and 42%, respectively. Cultivar effects demonstrated greater benefits with the implementation of high tunnel and grafting technologies for ‘Tribute’ (a beefsteak-type tomato) than for ‘Garden Gem’ (a plum-type tomato), as the increase in marketable yield was 33% greater for ‘Tribute’ in high tunnels and 45% greater for ‘Tribute’ with grafting. In 2017, a delayed effective transplanting date and the lack of high tunnel summer season extension produced results that were generally cultivar specific. While grafting increased the total yield of both cultivars (by 18%), marketable yield was increased by grafting only for ‘Tribute’ in high tunnels (by 42%). Additionally, high tunnels improved marketable yield of ‘Tribute’ by 129% but had no effect on ‘Garden Gem’. This demonstrated the consistent trend of the beefsteak-type tomato benefiting more from the combination of high tunnel and grafting technologies than the plum-type tomato. High tunnels reduced fruit decay and cracking by up to 71% compared with open field production. Stink bug (Pentatomidae) damage had the greatest impact on marketable yields each season, reaching 13% and 34% of total yields in 2016 and 2017, respectively, and was unaffected by high tunnel production or grafting. This study revealed the benefits of integrating high tunnel and grafting technologies for enhancing organic production of fresh-market tomato in the humid subtropics, and demonstrated more research is warranted to establish regional planting dates and further optimize this high-value cropping system.

scholarly journals Effects of Voen Cover on the Growth and Yield of two Sweet Cherry Cultivars

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-161
Author(s):  
Edgars Rubauskis ◽  
Māra Skrīvele ◽  
Silvija Ruisa ◽  
Daina Feldmane
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Cherry ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
State Institute ◽  
Positive Tendency ◽  
Covering System ◽  
Fruit Decay

In 1998, a trial was established with cultivars ‘Iputj’ and ‘Krupnoplodnaya’ at the Latvia State Institute of Fruit-Growing. A VOEN covering system was installed on part of the orchard in summer 2008. Considerable lowering of the canopy and renewed pruning were carried out throughout the trial. During 2009-2012, sweet cherry growth, yield and fruit quality were monitored. The cover was installed before flowering in each spring and uncovered after harvest. The cultivar ‘Krupnoplodnaya’ had a tendency for faster canopy growth under VOEN. Influence of VOEN cover on total yield was not significant, but had a positive tendency on marketable yield. In 2012, the marketable yield was 85% under VOEN, but only 53% without cover due to high precipitation. The cover decreased fruit decay significantly. Fruits damaged by birds (bird pecks) varied year by year. In the first part of the observation period, many damaged fruits were observed also under VOEN, but later the damage was decreased due to installed bird control devices. The fruits of sweet cherries were larger under cover. A positive effect of cover on amount of soluble solids and phenols in fruits was observed for cultivar ‘Krupnoplodnaya’ in 2011.

LAMB’S-QUARTERS INTERFERENCE WITH DIRECT SEEDED BROCCOLI

1990 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 1215-1221 ◽  
Author(s):  
IRIS BITTERLICH ◽  
MAHESH K. UPADHYAYA
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Chenopodium Album ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Weed Density ◽  
Weed Interference ◽  
Lamb’S Quarters ◽  
Cole Crop

Field experiments were conducted in 1987 and 1988 to study the effect of lamb’s-quarters (Chenopodium album L.) interference on broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis ’Emperor’) growth and yield. Broccoli growth was initially affected by weed interference at 28–36 d after seeding. Generally, the negative effect of weed interference on broccoli growth increased with increasing weed density and time after seeding. Interference by 15 lamb’s-quarters plants m−2 reduced the biomass of broccoli plants by 71–73% compared to the weed-free control at 57–58 d after seeding. Weed density-crop yield relationship curves showed that one lamb’s-quarters plant m−2 decreased total yield by 18–20% and marketable yield by 22–37%. Lamb’s-quarters reduced the total yield per plot by decreasing the average head weight of broccoli. The number of heads per plot was not affected. Weed interference also reduced the weight of heads classified as marketable (> 10 cm across). However, in 1987 more heads failed to reach a marketable size which resulted in a much smaller marketable yield than in 1988.Key words: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, broccoli, Chenopodium album L., weed density, weed interference, cole crop

scholarly journals DIFFERENT SOURCES NITROGEN BASED FERTILIZERS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF TOMATO (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Biswas M.A. ◽  
Islam M.A. ◽  
Ahmed I.M. ◽  
Hossain M.M. ◽  
Halim M.A.
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Sustainable Production ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Pond Sediments ◽  
Β Carotene ◽  
Inorganic And Organic

Integration of inorganic and organic fertilizer is a very important tool for sustainable production of tomatoes contributing to human health. There were six treatments followed the design of RCBD with three replications to observe the growth, yield and the nutritional quality like lycopene and β-carotene of tomato. Treatments were; F1: Control, F2: Pond sediments-100%, F3:50%F2+50%F6, F4:50% F2+50%F5, F5: soil test based (STB) nitrogen as urea, and F6: vermicompost-100%. Statistically significant variations were found for the plant growth and yield. The highest growth and yield performances were found from the treatment F4. Fruit clusters, fruit numbers and fruit weight per plant were found highest in the treatment F4, whereas the lowest was found in the control. The highest marketable yield of tomato (96.17 t/ha) was obtained from the treatment F4 which was 20%, 29%, 13%, and 41% higher compared to F5, F2, F6, and F1 treatments, respectively. The highest amount of lycopene (67.31 ppm) and β-carotene (53.52 ppm) were found from F4 and F6, respectively, whereas the lowest amount was 42.59 ppm lycopene and 13.85 ppm β-carotene from F5 and F1, respectively. Inorganic and organic fertilizer like pond sediments can be applied for the sustainable production of tomato with friendly environment.

scholarly journals RESPON VARIETAS WIJEN (Sesamum indicum L.) SECARA TUMPANGSARI DENGAN JARAK KEPYAR (Ricinus communis L.) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
AMIK KRISMAWATI
Keyword(s):  
Ricinus Communis ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Sesame Seed ◽  
Sesamum Indicum ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Ricinus Communis L ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Plot Design

ABSTRAK<br />Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kebun Percobaan Balai Penelitian<br />Tanaman Tembakau dan Serat, Karangploso, Malang, mulai bulan Mei<br />sampai dengan Oktober 2001. Penelitian bertujuan untuk memperoleh<br />varietas wijen yang sesuai pada sistem tumpangsari dengan tanaman jarak<br />kepyar. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan petak<br />berlajur dengan tiga ulangan. Perlakuan tumpangsari terdiri dari dua<br />faktor. Faktor pertama yaitu varietas tanaman jarak kepyar Asembagus<br />81 (Asb 81) dan Asembagus 104 (Asb 104). Faktor kedua yaitu<br />varietas wijen Sumberrejo 1 (Sbr 1) dan Sumberrejo 2 (Sbr 2). Pada<br />setiap ulangan juga ditanam varietas monokulturnya. Ukuran petak 6 m<br />x 6 m, jarak tanam untuk tanaman jarak kepyar 2 m x 2 m (satu<br />tanaman per lubang) dan varietas wijen 0,5 m x 0,25 m (satu tanaman<br />per lubang). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tanaman wijen varietas<br />Sumberrejo 1 dengan tanaman jarak kepyar varietas Asembagus 104<br />memberikan hasil 632,55 gram biji wijen per petak dan 637,63 biji jarak<br />per petak. Parameter total hasil relatif (RYT) sistem tumpangsari wijen<br />dengan tanaman jarak kepyar lebih besar dari satu ( &gt; 1) yaitu antara 1,687<br />sampai dengan 1,787, sehingga sistem tumpangsari tersebut efisien dalam<br />memanfaatkan lahan.<br />Kata kunci : Wijen, Sesamum indicum L., jarak kepyar, Ricinus communis<br />L., tumpangsari, pertumbuhan, hasil, Jawa Timur<br />ABSTRACT<br />Response of sesamum variety as intercrops with castor on<br />their growth and yield<br />The experiment was conducted in the Experimental Garden of the<br />Indonesian Tobacco and Fibre Crops Research Institute in Malang, from<br />May to October 2001. The objective of the study was to find out the<br />variety of sesame which is suitable for intercropping with castor. A strip<br />plot design was used with three replications. The factorial treatment<br />consisted of two factors. The first factor was castor varieties (Asembagus<br />81 and Asembagus 104). The second factor was sesame varieties<br />(Sumberrejo 1 and Sumberrejo 2). In each replication, castor and sesame<br />varieties were planted as monocultures. The plot size was 6 m x 6 m,<br />castor and sesame plant spacing were 2 m x 2 m and 0,50 m x 0,25 m<br />respectively. The results showed that the intercropping of sesame<br />Sumbererjo 1 variety and castor Asembagus 104 variety produced 632,55<br />gram sesame seed per plot and 637,63 gram seed castor per plot. The<br />highest relative total yield on intercropping castor and sesame was<br />obtained by Asembagus 104 and Sumberrejo 1 at 1,787 and the lowest<br />relative total yield was obtained by Asembagus 104 and Sumberrejo 2 at<br />1,687. RYT value of the intercropping system was more than one which is<br />considered as efficient in land use.<br />Key words: Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., castor, Ricinus communis L.,<br />intercropping, growth, yield, East Java.

scholarly journals Study The Influence of Lateral Shoot Removal And Foliar Application of Algamix on Vegetative Growth And Yield of Grapevine (vitis Vinifera L.) Cv. Zark

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Hussein M. Suliman Nerway
Keyword(s):  
Foliar Application ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Vitis Vinifera L ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Lateral Shoot ◽  
Important Interaction ◽  
Lateral Shoots ◽  
Shoot Removal

A field experiment was carried out in a private orchard located at Dargalle village, Duhok governorate, Kurdistan region, Iraq, during growing season of 2019 to investigate the effect of lateral shoots removal, spraying of three concentrations (0, 4 and 8 ml. L-1 ) of Algamix and their interaction on growth, yield and quality of ' Zark’ grapes. The results indicated that lateral shoot removal and both concentration of Algamix significantly increased leaf area and shoot length, as soon as TSS and total yield per vine. The interaction between the studies factors varied in their effect on the traits, the most important interaction was the interaction of lateral shoot removal + spraying of high concentration of Algamix (8 ml. L-1

scholarly journals Fertilizer Substitutions in Hydroponically Grown Greenhouse Tomatoes

1999 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.P. Papadopoulos ◽  
S. Pararajasingham ◽  
X. Hao
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Crop Growth ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Nutrient Film Technique ◽  
Marketable Fruit ◽  
Crop Growth Stage

Experiments were carried out to evaluate two salts, K2SO4 and NaCl, as materials to supplement the electrical conductivity (EC) of the basic nutrient solution in nutrient film technique (NFT). The effects of these materials on the growth, yield and fruit quality of greenhouse tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) grown by NFT were quantified. These effects were tested by increasing the recirculating solution EC from a base value of 1500 μS·cm-1 to that suitable for the crop growth stage with normal feed (macronutrients), 0.38 m (0.53 lb/gal) K2SO4 or 1.14 m (0.55 lb/gal) NaCl, at a common pH of 6.2. In 1995 and 1996, there were no significant effects of the treatments on crop growth. In 1995, the early marketable yield was significantly lower when K2SO4 was used but the yield at the end of the season did not differ among the treatments. Furthermore, with K2SO4, the proportion of grade #1 fruit in early total yield was lower than in the control, while, fruit biomass content was higher than in the NaCl treatment. In 1996, the cumulative marketable fruit weight was unaffected by the treatments. A trend toward high number of large grade fruit occurred with the NaCl treatment. The pH and EC of the fruit homogenate were favorably affected by the NaCl treatment. Adding K2SO4 or NaCl in partial substitution of macronutrients in the recirculating solution may have a role in NFT systems in not only reducing environmental pollution (from nitrates and phosphates) and fertilizer costs, but also in improving fruit quality and, therefore, profit margins.

scholarly journals Evaluation of an Irrigation Scheduling Model for Drip-irrigated Potato in Southeastern United States

HortScience ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Simonne ◽  
Nadia Ouakrim ◽  
Arnold Caylor
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Potato Production ◽  
Irrigation Scheduling ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Planting Dates

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is often produced as a nonirrigated crop in the southeastern United States. This practice makes tuber yields dependent on rainfall pattern and amount. An irrigation scheduling method based on a water balance and daily class A pan evaporation (Ep) was evaluated during 1996 and 1998 on a Hartsells fine sandy loam soil for `Red LaSoda' potatoes. Planting dates were 9 and 7 Apr. in 1996 and 1998, respectively, and standard production practices were followed each year. The model tested was (13 DAH + 191) * 0.5 ASW = D DAH-1 + [Ep * (0.12 + 0.023 DAH - 0.00019 DAH2) - RDAH - IDAH], where DAH was days after hilling, ASW was available soil water (0.13 mm/mm), D was soil water deficit (mm), R was rainfall (mm), and I was irrigation (mm). Controlled levels of water application ranging between 0% and 200% of the model rate were created with drip tapes. Four and seven irrigations were scheduled in 1996 and 1998, respectively. For both years, no interaction between irrigation regime and nitrogen rate was observed. Irrigation rate significantly influenced total yield and marketable yield (R2 > 0.88, P < 0.01). Highest total yields occurred at 99% and 86% of the model rate in 1996 and 1998, respectively. These results show that supplementing rainfall with irrigation and controlling the amount of water applied by adjusting irrigation to actual weather conditions increased potato marketable yield. Over the 2-year period of the study, an average additional profit of $563/ha/year was calculated from costs and returns due to irrigation, suggesting that drip-irrigation may be economical for potato production.

scholarly journals Effect of Salinity on Yield, Fruit Quality, Leaf Gas Exchange, and Mineral Composition of Grafted Watermelon Plants

HortScience ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 622-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiseppe Colla ◽  
Youssef Roupahel ◽  
Mariateresa Cardarelli ◽  
Elvira Rea
Keyword(s):  
Gas Exchange ◽  
Mineral Composition ◽  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Leaf Gas Exchange ◽  
Citrullus Lanatus ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Marketable Yield

A greenhouse experiment was carried out to determine growth, yield, fruit quality, gas exchange and mineral composition of watermelon plants (Citrullus Lanatus L. `Tex'), either ungrafted or grafted onto two commercial rootstocks `Macis' [Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.] and `Ercole' (Cucurbita maxima Duchesne × Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) and cultured in NFT. Plants were supplied with a nutrient solution having an electrical conductivity (EC) of 2.0 or 5.2 dS·m–1. The saline nutrient solution had the same basic composition, plus an additional of 29 mm of NaCl. Increased salinity in the nutrient solution decreased total yield. The reduction in total yield in saline treatments compared to control was due to a reduction in the fruit mean mass and not to the number of fruit per plant. Total fruit yield was 81% higher in grafted than in ungrafted plants. The lowest marketable yield recorded on ungrafted plants was associated with a reduction in both fruit mean mass and the number of fruits per plant in comparison to grafted plants. Salinity improved fruit quality in all grafting combinations by increasing dry matter (DM), glucose, fructose, sucrose, and total soluble solid (TSS) content. Nutritional qualities of grafted watermelons such as fruit DM, glucose, fructose, sucrose, and TSS content were similar in comparison to those of ungrafted plant. In all grafting combinations, negative correlations were recorded between Na+ and Cl– in the leaf tissue and net assimilation of CO2 Grafting reduced concentrations of sodium, but not chloride, in leaves. However, the sensitivity to salinity was similar between grafted and ungrafted plants and the higher total yield from grafting plants was mainly due to grafting per se.

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