scholarly journals Growth and Development of Stevia Cuttings During Propagation with Hormones in Different Months of the Year

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 294
Author(s):  
Ma Claudia Castañeda-Saucedo ◽  
Ernesto Tapia-Campos ◽  
Jessica del Pilar Ramírez-Anaya ◽  
Jaqueline Beltrán
Keyword(s):  
Root Development ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth Hormones ◽  
Shoot Biomass ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Growth Development ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight

Stevia is an important non-caloric sweetener that has health-beneficial properties. The objective is to evaluate growth, development, and rooting of stevia plants during different seasons of the year using growth hormones. Eight experiments were set up in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco, Mexico, with three treatments (T): T1, indol-3 butyric acid (IBA) 7.4 mM; T2, alphanaphthylacetamide (ANA) 6.4 mM + IBA 0.3 mM; and T3, control. The variables evaluated were rooted plantlets, plant height, root length, number of leaves, stem diameter, leaf dry weight, stem dry weight, root dry weight, leaf area, shoot biomass, total biomass, as well as development and growth indexes. Four samplings were conducted in each experiment. The results show that the most appropriate months for propagating stevia cuttings are February, March, April, May, and July, when 96% to 99% of the cuttings rooted. The hormones had the best results related to production of root development. The control was outstanding only in variables related to production of shoot biomass and not to root development. It is concluded that stevia can be propagated vegetatively using cuttings treated with IBA 7.4 mM or ANA 6.4 mM + IBA 0.3 mM, preferable in the period from February to July, with the exception of June.

Effects of Glyphosate on Growth and the Chlorophyll and Carotenoid Levels of Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)

Weed Science ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 751-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Cañal Villanueva ◽  
B. Fernandez Muñiz ◽  
R. Sanchez Tames
Keyword(s):  
Root Development ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Formation ◽  
Cyperus Esculentus ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Yellow Nutsedge ◽  
Underground System ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight ◽  
Secondary Shoot

Growth and the chlorophyll and carotenoid contents were measured in greenhouse-grown yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentusL. ♯ CYPES), following treatment with glyphosate [N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine]. Herbicide was applied as a foliar spray at concentrations of 0.1, 1.0, 5.0, and 10.0 mM. After 2 weeks, growth was inhibited, and chlorosis and leaf apex necrosis were observed. Plant height was reduced, leaf fresh weight was decreased by 40%, and leaf dry weight was slightly affected. Rhizome, tuber, and secondary shoot formation was strongly inhibited, but root development was not affected by glyphosate treatment. With the 10-mM treatment, dry weight of the underground system was reduced by 80%. Chlorophyll and carotenoid levels were decreased by 52 and 54%, respectively, following glyphosate treatment.

scholarly journals 918 PB 194 EFFECT OF FLORICANE NUMBER AND PRIMOCANE PRUNING ON PRIMOCANE GROWTH IN `MARION' BLACKBERRY

HortScience ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 565f-565
Author(s):  
Jessica M. Cortell ◽  
Bernadine C. Strik
Keyword(s):  
Dry Weight ◽  
Additional Treatment ◽  
Biomass Partitioning ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Set Up

Treatments consisting of 0, 4, 8, or 12 floricanes were established in March 1993. An additional treatment was set up with zero floricanes and early primocane pruning. Starting in April and continuing through early November, weekly primocane measurements were taken including: number of nodes, number of primocanes, number of branch canes, length of primocanes, and length of branch canes. Additional plants in each treatment were harvested in August to assess total biomass partitioning. The zero floricane treatment had a significant increase in the number and length of both primocanes and branches. Primocanes grown without competition from floricanes had a 65 % increase in primocane dry weight. Primocane pruning resulted in significantly shorter internodes, an increase in branch dry weight, and a decrease in total length of the primocanes. The increase in total primocane biomass with removal of the floricanes should contribute to higher yields the following season.

scholarly journals Growth and Development of Basil Transplants (Ocimum basilicum L.)under Biostimulants Application

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svjetlana Zeljković ◽  
Nada Parađiković ◽  
Uroš Šušak ◽  
Monika Tkalec
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Open Field ◽  
Root Development ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Ocimum Basilicum ◽  
Plant Adaptation ◽  
Number Of Leaves

In this study, the influence of biostimulants Radifarm® on basil transplants (Ocimum basilicum L.) growth and development was examined.Seedlings transplanted into the PVC containers φ9 cm,the plants were tre­ated with the biostimulant concentration of 0.30% or untreated(control). During the experiment recorded the morphological indicators of growth and development of seedlings(plant height, number of leaves), and finally made measuring root length and fresh and dry weight of roots and above-groundparts.The aim of this study was to determine whether, to what extent and in what manner applied biostimulator impact on improved growth and root development of seedlings of basil, and thus improve the adaptation of the young seedlings in abiotical stress of transplanting into the open field. All the traits were affected by treatment with biostimulants a certain duration of the experiment.Research indicates that the use of biostimulants in the production of basil enhances the growth and development of roots and above-ground parts which is a prerequisite for faster plant adaptation on stress during transplanting.

scholarly journals Onion seedling production in styrofoam trays under controlled environment, as summer-planted onions

2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cristina Veiga De Vincenzo ◽  
João Tessarioli Neto
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
Seedling Production ◽  
N Application ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Allium Cepa L ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight ◽  
Plot Design

Summer-planted onion (Allium cepa L.) can increase grower profits, but the production of seedlings for transplant is difficult. This experiment was carried out in Piracicaba, SP, Brazil, with the objective of studying the behavior of the short-day onion hybrid Mercedes, in its initial stage, under controlled greenhouse environment, as summer-planted onions. Four formulated substrates, two different numbers of plants per cell were tested, and 288-cell styrofoam trays used. Trials were set up in split-plot design (n=3). Substrate and number of plants per cell represented main plots, and N application (2 and 3 times a week) the subplots. The number of three plants per cell decrease the earlier onset of bulbing and increase plant height; substrates did not show differences; and the N application 3 times a week increased plant height and leaf dry weight, but did not result in earlier onset of bulbing.

scholarly journals Weed Interference Effects on Leaves, Internode and Harvest Index of Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-115
Author(s):  
Hossein GHAMARI
Keyword(s):  
Phaseolus Vulgaris ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Dry Bean ◽  
Weed Interference ◽  
Number Of Leaves

The development of appropriate weed management strategies and efficient use of herbicides relies upon understanding weed-crop interactions. A field study was carried out to assess the effect of weed interference on leaves, internode and harvest index of dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The experiment was established under a randomized complete block design with two types of weed interference treatments: plots with weeds and plots without weeds at different time intervals (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 days after crop emergence). The sigmoid Boltzmann model was used to quantify the crop traits as influenced by weed interference. Prolonged delays in weed removal reduced gradually the number of leaves of the crop. Weed interference decreased dry weight of leaves as well, so that the lowest value of it (33.49 g plant-1) was observed in full season during weed-infested treatment. Infestation of weeds affected the length of the crop internodes. While the weed interference duration increased, the length of the internodes decreased. Harvest index was also sensitive to weed competition. As the crop was kept weed-infested from the emergence for increasing periods of time, harvest index decreased to a value of 28.01%. A significant negative correlation between total biomass of weeds and dry bean traits (number of leaves, leaves dry weight, internode length and harvest index) was observed. Therefore, weeds are able to adversely affect dry bean growth through constraining environmental resources and impairing leaves as the photosynthetic areas.

scholarly journals Relations Between Leaf Area Index and Growth Characteristics of Florunner, Southern Runner, and Sunrunner Peanut1

1991 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Davis ◽  
Timothy P. Mack
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area Index ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Fungal Pathogens ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth Characteristics ◽  
Vegetative Stage ◽  
Height Range ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight

Abstract Growth characteristics of three commonly planted peanut cultivars were measured during the 1988 and 1989 growing seasons at the Wiregrass Substation in Headland, Ala., to develop equations for predicting leaf area index (LAI) from other growth varibales. These equations were needed to allow rapid estimation of leaf area loss from foliar-feeding insects or foliar-fungal pathogens. Conventionally planted and tilled fields of Florunner, Sunrunner and Southern Runner peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) were sampled for plant vegetative stage, reproductive stage, height, number of leaves, leaf area, leaf dry weight, number of pods, pod dry weight, stem dry weight, and stand density. Most growth characteristics increased linearly (p<0.05) with time in both years. LAI was significantly correlated (P<0.05) with most growth variables for each cultivar. Linear regression was used to create equations for prediction of LAI from leaf dry weight (range of R2 = 0.93 to 0.97) and number of leaves (range of R2 = 0.74 to 0.95) for each cultivar, and all cultivars combined. Equations were also developed to predict LAI from plant height (range of R2 = 0.85 to 0.96) and plant vegetative stage (range of R2 = 0.81 to 0.83). These equations should be useful to those who wish to estimate LAI from other growth variables.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT WATERING REGIMES ON THE GROWTH OF TALINUM TRIANGULARE JACQ. (WATER LEAF)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surukite O. Oluwole ◽  
Mautin Lawrence Ogun ◽  
Olusesan O. Balogun
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Growth ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
State University ◽  
Stunted Growth ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Talinum Triangulare ◽  
Optimum Water

Introduction: Climate change is an ecological challenge faced by the whole world especially Lagos state. This has resulted into water stress problems faced by plants and animals; thus, reducing their availability, production and yield. Aim: Talinum triangulare (water leaf) growth is hinged on the availability of optimum water in soil. It is against this that this requirement study tends to determine the effects of different watering regimes on the growth of water leaf. Materials and methods: Seeds obtained from Lagos State Agricultural Inputs Supply, Ojo, Lagos State were planted in pots filled with loamy soil. Watering regime experiments viz adequately watered (control), moderately water stressed, strongly watered stressed and very wet were carried out on the growth of T. triangulare for 7 weeks at the greenhouse, Department of Botany, Lagos State University. Results: The data collected were analyzed and results revealed that the adequately watered (control) and moderately water stressed (dry treated) seedlings performed better in terms of stem height, root and shoot dry weight, number of leaves and total biomass. The strongly watered stressed seedlings also experienced growth which was rapid initially but later slowed down abruptly. The very wet treated seedlings had stunted growth but flowered first alongside the strongly watered stressed seedlings. It was also observed that the control and strongly water stressed seedlings contained higher mineral nutrients. Conclusion: Adequately watered (control) and moderately water stressed (dry treated) treatments are the best watering regimes for the growth of T. triangulare.

scholarly journals EFEK SUBSITUSI PUPUK UREA DENGAN PUPUK BIO SLURRY TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS RUMPUT BENGGALA (Panicum maximum cv. Trichoglume)

Pastura ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Witariadi N. M. ◽  
N. N. C. Kusumawati
Keyword(s):  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Urea Fertilizer ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
C 50 ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight ◽  
Number Of Branches

This experiment to determine the effect of substitution of urea fertilizer with bio slurry fertilizer on productivity of Panicum maximum cv. Trichoglume grass. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse for 3 months. The design was used completely randomized design (CRD), with seven treatments and each treatment repeated five times. The treatment was dosage of 200 urea kg/ha (A); 150 kg urea/ha + 10 tons cow bio slurry /ha (B); 100 kg urea/ha + 20 tons cow bio slurry/ha (C); 50 kg urea/ha + 30 tons cow bio slurry/ha (D); 150 kg urea/ha + 10 tons pig bio slurry/ha (E); 100 kg urea/ha + 20 tons pig bio slurry/ha (F); 50 kg urea/ha + 30 tons pig bio slurry/ha (G). Variables observed were plant height, number of tillers, number of branches, number of leaves, leaf dry weight, stem dry weight, total forage dry weight, leaf area per pot, and leaf dry weight ratio with stem dry weight. The results showed that the effectiveness of urea fertilizer substitution with pig bio slurry gave the best growth and production of grass Panicum maximum cv. Trichoglume, where treatment (G) with substitution of 50 kg urea/ha + 30 tons pig bio slurry/ha gave the highest yield. It can be concluded increasng of growth and production of grass Panicum maximum cv. Trichoglume can be substituted with 50 kg urea/ha + 30 tons pig bio slurry/ha. Keywords: substitution, urea, bio slurry, productivity, Panicum maximum

scholarly journals Vegetative development of Turiaçu pineapple under two ecological conditions in Maranhão, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Letícia Moura Ramos ◽  
Fabrício de Oliveira Reis ◽  
José Ribamar Gusmão Araujo ◽  
Isaias dos Santos Reis ◽  
Rawlisson Silva Gonçalves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Mineral Fertilization ◽  
Vegetative Development ◽  
Production Sector ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Leaf Dry Weight

Abstract Pineapple plants of the cultivar Turiaçu are important for the fruit production sector in the state of Maranhão (MA), Brazil, because of their fruit quality and local social and economic value. The objective of the present work was to evaluate characteristics of pineapple plants of the cultivar Turiaçu at vegetative and propagative stages in two places, using two fertilization sources. The study was conducted in the municipalities of Turiaçu and São Luís, MA, using mineral and organic fertilizations. The plants were evaluated for number of leaves and leaf dry weight; stem diameter, length, and dry weight; width, length, and fresh and dry weights of the D leaf; and number of suckers (plantlets). Plants grown in Turiaçu under mineral fertilization had higher number of leaves (up to 162.5% higher) and higher number of suckers (up to 233.3% higher) than those grown in São Luís under organic fertilization. The results of the study indicate that the more favorable climate conditions in the municipality of Turiaçu were decisive for the success of the cultivar, and the organic fertilizer used was not adequate.

scholarly journals Yield of Potato Minitubers under Aeroponics, Optimized for Nozzle Type and Spray Direction

HortScience ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-22
Author(s):  
Jaime Barros da Silva Filho ◽  
Paulo Cezar Rezende Fontes ◽  
Paulo Roberto Cecon ◽  
Jorge F.S. Ferreira ◽  
Milton E. McGiffen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Potato Seed ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Cost Efficient ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Nozzle Type

Potato seed production by conventional methods represents a sizeable investment that, when passed on to farmers, can decrease their profit margins. Potato minitubers produced by aeroponic systems are space- and cost-efficient, and they also provide healthy propagules to be used by farmers. We evaluated the effects of different misting nozzle types, with and without an antidrip feature, and spray direction on potato minituber yield using the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) Aeroponic System. Potato plants (cv. Agata) propagated from sprouts were grown in a covered, high-density 100-L polyethylene bucket. The experiment was set up in a randomized complete block design with four replicates and eight treatments combining misting nozzle types (Fogger, MA-30, and CoolNet) with and without antidrip and comparing upward with downward spray directions. Plants were evaluated weekly from 33 to 68 days after transplant (DAT). The parameters used to evaluate treatments were number and mass of minitubers as a function of harvest times, dry mass of roots, stems, leaves, and total biomass. The number and fresh weight of minitubers, as well as root dry weight, stems, leaves, and total biomass were affected by misting nozzle types and spray direction. Treatments also affected biomass partitioning of roots, stem biomass, and the shoot:root ratio. There was also an effect of harvest time on the number and fresh weight of minitubers for various combinations of misting nozzle type and spray direction, except for minituber number with the CoolNet misting nozzle without antidrip and downward spray direction. On the basis of the assessed parameters, the best minituber production system was achieved with the Fogger spray combined with no antidrip, a rate of 12 L·h−1, and with the downward spray direction. The UFV Aeroponic System produced an average of 491 minitubers per plant. This system is simple to implement and may lead to a more affordable upscaling of potato seed minituber production.

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