scholarly journals Foliar application of micronutrients enhances growth, flowering, minerals absorption and postharvest life of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) in calcareous soil

2021 ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Sana Mudassir ◽  
Riaz Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Akbar Anjum
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Calcareous Soil ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Calcareous Soils ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Spike Length ◽  
Vase Life ◽  
Flower Initiation ◽  
Zn Concentration ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Micronutrients applications are effective for better crop production in calcareous soils because these soils are usually deficit in iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and boron (B). In Pakistan, most of soils are calcareous in nature. When tuberose is grown in such soils as a cut flower, its production is negatively affected. Therefore, a study was aimed to evaluate the effects of micronutrients as foliar sprays on cut tuberose production in calcareous soil. Micronutrients (Fe, Zn and B) alone and in combinations were sprayed on the plants after 60, 90 and 120 days of planting. The mixture of all these three micronutrients increased the plant height (95.77 cm), chlorophyll content (38.13 SPAD), number of leaves (79.63), leaf length (44.73 cm), fresh (111.64 g) and dry (16.16 g) plant weights, root length (15.13 cm), number of stalks (3.73), stalk length (79.03 cm), spike length (22 cm), number of florets (51.67), floret fresh weight (11.85 g), leaf Zn concentration (53.6 mg/g) and vase life (8.4 days). Fe + Zn enhanced the number of leaves (76.60), leaf length (45.83 cm), root length (15.05 cm), spike length (22.33 cm), and leaf Fe (128.18 mg/g) and Zn concentrations (55.02 mg/g). The Fe spray increased the leaf length (44.10 cm), days to flower initiation (142.47 days) and leaf Fe concentration (130.75 mg/g) in tuberose plants. Application of Zn improved the leaf length (45.87 cm) and diameter (1.32 cm), root (15.03 cm), spike (21.77 cm) and floret lengths (4.74 cm), floret dry weight (1.49 g) and leaf Zn concentration (57.5 mg/g). Foliar spray of B increased the B concentration (21.1 mg/g) in tuberose leaves. It is concluded that foliar application of micronutrients alone and in combinations improved the plant growth, flowering, leaf minerals concentrations and vase life of tuberose spikes. However, mixture of Fe, Zn and B was more effective as compared to other treatments. Moreover, current study encourages the foliar application of micronutrients in tuberose when grown in calcareous soils.

Effects of Zinc on Yields and Zinc Content of Rice Varieties on Calcareous Soil

1982 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raman Rai ◽  
S. N. Singh ◽  
R. B. Sinha ◽  
V. Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Calcareous Soil ◽  
Calcareous Soils ◽  
Zinc Content ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Straw Yield ◽  
Stages Of Growth ◽  
Zn Concentration

SUMMARYApplication of zinc to six high-yielding rice varieties in calcareous soils produced significantly higher grain yield and interactions between varieties and Zn levels were significant. Yields of varieties IR 20, Jaya, Sita and Jayanti at 2.5 and 5.0 ppm Zn were similarly affected, but Archana produced significantly higher grain yield at 5 ppm Zn than at 2.5 ppm. Effects of Zn on straw yield were similar. Zn application invariably resulted in a higher Zn concentration in plants at all stages of growth and in grain in all varieties. Maximum Zn contents were observed at the tillering stage and minimum at harvest.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF IRRIGATION LEVELS AND SPRAYING MEPIQUAT CHLORIDE ON GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF PEACH TREES

2019 ◽  
pp. 9-19
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Mepiquat Chloride ◽  
Chlorophyll Contents ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Peach Trees ◽  
Irrigation Levels

To study the effect of rationalizing irrigation and mepiquat chloride foliar application on growth, productivity and fruit quality of Florida Brines peach trees grafted on Nimagard root stock and grown in sandy soil at a private orchard in El- Tahadi road, EL-Behara Governorate, Egypt. A trial in a split plot design has carried out through two successive seasons of 2018 and 2019. Three drip irrigation levels (100, 80 and 60 % of ETc) were in the main plot and mepiquat chloride foliar application by three levels (without, 150 and 300 ppm) in sub plot and all trees had fertilized by recommended doses. Results indicated that shoot length (cm) and number of leaves/ shoot was not significantly affect by the three irrigation levels in both seasons. Reducing irrigation increased acidity of peach fruits and led to a significant reduction on leaf area (cm)2, total chlorophyll contents, yield, fruit weight, flesh weight, seed weight, TSS and total sugars but no significant difference between irrigation by 80 or 60 % from calculated ETc except with yield and seed weight in both studied seasons. Number of leaves/ shoot, yield either kg/tree or ton/feddan and fruit flesh thickness (cm) were not significantly affected by mepiquat chloride foliar application at all concentrations in both seasons. The highest fruit TSS and the lowest shoot length (cm), leaf length and width (cm), leaf area (cm2) and total fruit acidity were obtained from peach trees treated by mepiquat chloride foliar application at 300 ppm but by mepiquat chloride foliar application at150ppm achieved the highest increase in fruit weight (gr), flesh weight (gr) and fruit total sugars in both seasons. Additionally, the obtained data from the interaction between irrigation levels and mepiquat chloride foliar application showed that mepiquat chloride foliar application made the decrease in irrigation level gave no significantly reduction in shoot length, leaf length and width (cm), leaf area (cm2) especially with concentration 150 ppm and with 300 ppm on leaf total chlorophyll contents. However, this interaction failed to show a clear trend on others studied parameters in both seasons. In addition, peach leaf anatomy has affected by foliar application with mepiquat chloride at 150 ppm and 300 ppm where a prominent increase in thickness of lamina of leaf blade more than those of unsprayed ones (control) has found. Finally, irrigated peach trees by 60% of calculated ETc led to the highest water saving and gave the highest productivity of irrigation water where every used m3 water gave (4.83 & 5.33 kg peach fruits).

scholarly journals The Growth Improvement of Grammatophyllum scriptum (Lindl.) Bl. In Vitro Plantlet using Photoautotrophic Micropropagation System

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aries Bagus Sasongko ◽  
Asruwaidah Fatumi ◽  
Ari Indrianto
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Unit Area ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Growth Increase ◽  
Photoautotrophic Micropropagation ◽  
Average Quantity ◽  
Chlorophyll A And B ◽  
Number Of Leaves

To improve the growth of Grammatophyllum scriptum (Lindl.) Bl. in vitro plantlet, a photoautotrophic micropropagation system (PMS) was developed by growing in vitro plantlet on VW medium with varying concentration of sucrose (0, 5, 10, and 20 g/L) and additional carbon dioxide from the air (bottle covered with cap or filter). The result showed that the leaf length would increase up to 6.5 cm with PMS and it would keep growing by the adding of 5 g/L sucrose. Average number of leaves increased by 6.7 strands with PMS and the addition of sucrose increased the average quantity of leaves up to 7.7 strands. Average number and root length would increase with PMS and would even increase more with 5 g/L sucrose addition. PMS with 5 g/L sucrose can increase chlorophyll a and b concentration. The number of stomata per unit area in PMS was lower than closed culture. This shows that PMS can increase the growth of G. scriptum in vitro plantlet and the growth increase would be effective if it is combined with sucrose addition.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Different Cultivars of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) under Humid agro Climatic conditions of Goa

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Safeena S A ◽  
Thangam M ◽  
Singh N P
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Vase Life ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Commercial Cultivation ◽  
Flowering Behaviour ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Stalk Length

Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) is one of the most important tropical bulbous-ornamental cultivated for production of long-lasting flowers spikes. Adaptation and acclimatization of different cultivars under humid agro-climatic conditions of Goa are to be confirmed for their better performance. The present investigation was conducted to evaluate the performance of tuberose cultivars under agro-climatic conditions of Goa during 2014- 2017. Five single and six double cultivars of tuberose were evaluated during the study period. All the cultivars differed in their growth and flowering behaviour. Among the single cultivars, evaluated, maximum number of florets per spike (47.00) was observed in Pune local whereas spike-length (75.59 cm) was maximum in Mexican Single. Among the double cultivars, evaluated, maximum plant height (52.21 cm) and maximum number of leaves per plant (59.63) were recorded with cultivar Arka Suvasini. Leaf length was significantly higher (52.93 cm) in Pearl double whereas leaf width (2.04 cm) was maximum in Calcutta Double. Days to appearance of flower spike were earlier in Arka Suvasini. Minimum days taken for opening of basal floret (84.88 days) were recorded with cultivar Arka Suvasini. Spike girth (0.68 cm), Spike fresh-weight (69.06 cm), floret stalk-length (3.6 cm), floret diameter (5.24 cm), weight of individual floret (3.49 g) and vase life (7.93 days) was significantly maximum in Cv. Arka Suvasini followed by Pearl Double. Based on the performance evaluation cv. Mexican Single among single types and cv. Arka Suvasini and Pearl Double among double types could be recommended for commercial cultivation under agro climatic conditions of Goa.

scholarly journals Iron concentrations in the in vitro cultivation of native Brazilian orchid Schomburgkia crispa

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Douglas Bertoncelli ◽  
Guilherme Alves ◽  
Gustavo Freiria ◽  
Felipe Furlan ◽  
Helio Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Iron Concentration ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
In Vitro Cultivation ◽  
Nutritional Requirement ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Shoot Height ◽  
Shoot Number ◽  
Number Of Leaves

In vitro cultivation is a highly important biotechnological method widely used for the production of orchid seedlings, but it is necessary to study the suitability of the nutrients used in different kinds of formulation, as the nutritional requirement varies according to the species. The objective was to evaluate different concentrations of iron in the in vitro cultivation of Schomburgkia crispa Lindl seedlings. Seedlings were obtained from seeds germinated in vitro. Modified MS culture medium was used with half of the macronutrient concentration. The micronutrients were added according to the original formulation, except for the iron which was added from a stock solution of FeEDTA (FeSO4.7H2O: 5.6 g L-1 and EDTA: 7.48 g L-1) at 0.0; 2.5; 5.0; 7.5; 10.0 and 12.5mL L-1. At 200 days after seedling transplantation, shoot height, root length, number of leaves, shoot number, leaf length, leaf width, aerial and root dry mass, chlorophyll a, b and carotenoids content were evaluated. A completely randomized design was used, with six treatments and ten replicates of five seedlings. Regression analysis was performed at 5% of significance. The increase in iron concentration caused a reduction in root length and an increase in the number of leaves and shoots. The concentration of 4.13 mL L-1 of FeEDTA was the one that provided the best in vitro growth of S. crispa plants. High concentrations of iron caused a reduction of initial development, but stimulated an increase in the number of shoots.

scholarly journals Selection of Peanut Skin as a Growing Medium for Moon Orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Nur Rokhimah Hanik ◽  
Sri Harsono ◽  
Anwari Adi Nugroho
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Peanut Shell ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Peanut Skin ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Peanut Shells ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Peanut Skins

Ferns are a planting medium that is commonly used in Phalaenopsis cultivation, but the growing demand for fern will increase the selling price and the availability of fern is limited. So a solution is needed to reduce the maintenance and maintenance costs by utilizing peanut shells as a growth medium. The purpose of this study is: 1. To determine the effect of peanut skin media on the growth of Phalaenopsis amabilis month orchid 2. To find out better which influence between fern media, fern media plus peanut skins, or peanut skin media on orchid growth month of Phalaenopsis amabilis. When the research began in May 2019 until October 2019. The research object was in the form of a 4-5 month-old orchid, the research location in the Biology Laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangun Nusantara University, Sukoharjo. Simple randomized study design with three treatments. Treatment A by giving fern media, treatment B by giving fern media mixed with peanut skin, and treatment C by giving peanut skin media. The research variables are the number of leaves, leaf length, leaf area, number of roots and root length measured once a week for 8 weeks. Data analysis with 2. Variance Test (Anova or Kruskal Wallis test) 3. Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) or Moods Median Test. From the results of the study it was found that all observed growth variables (number of leaves, leaf width, leaf length, leaf area, number of roots, average root length, and wet weight) were treated with fern, mixed (Fern and peanut shell) media, and media of peanut skin, there was no significant difference in the effect on the growth of the month orchid. Which means that the three types of media both have an influence on the growth of Phalaenopsis amabilis month orchids. media ferns and peanut shells have their advantages and disadvantages of each. So it can be concluded that, 1. The use of peanut skin media can affect the growth of Phalaenopsis amabilis month orchids. 2. Media fern, a mixture of fern media and peanut skins, and peanut skin media can provide the same effect on the growth of Phalaenopsis amabilis month orchids. From the results of the study it can be recommended that peanut skins can be used as a medium or a mixture of growing media of Phalaenopsis amabilis orchids.

scholarly journals Effects of Nutrient Sources on the Early Growth of Pineapple Plantlets (Ananas comosus (L) Merr) in the Nursery

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Solomon Olusegun Omotoso ◽  
Ezekiel Akinkunmi Akinrinde
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Early Growth ◽  
Commercial Production ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Ananas Comosus ◽  
Mineral Fertilization ◽  
Nutrient Sources ◽  
Inadequate Information ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Abstract Inadequate information on the nutrition of pineapple limits its commercial production in Nigeria. The effects of poultry manure and urea (each at 50 and 100 kg N ha-1), as well as their 1:1 (organo-mineral) combinations at 50, 100, 150 and 200 kg N ha-1, on the early (nursery) growth of pineapple plantlets. Organo-mineral fertilization at 100 kg N ha--1 resulted in the highest D-leaf length, number of leaves, root length and leaf area, while the highest biomass production (approx. 304 g, just within the 300-400 g desirable range for transplanting to the field) was achieved at 150 kg N ha-1.

scholarly journals Effect of foliar application of zinc oxide on growth and photosynthetic traits of cherry tomato under calcareous soil conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
Hasan Sardar ◽  
Safina Naz ◽  
Shaghef Ejaz ◽  
Omer Farooq ◽  
Atique-ur Rehman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Calcareous Soil ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Calcareous Soils ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Tomato Cultivar ◽  
Tomato Crop ◽  
B Vitamin

Tomato is considered as a valuable vegetable crop all over the world. It prefers loose, well drained loamy soils rich in organic matter. In Pakistan, mostly soils are calcareous in nature. In calcareous soils, the production of tomato crop is low because of zinc deficiency. Therefore, current study was aimed to examine the potential of foliar application of zinc oxide in tomato cultivar Tiny Tim Cherry in calcareous soil conditions. In the current study, all the studied traits i.e. plant height, stem diameter, number of branches per plant, number of leaves, number of flowers per plant, fruit weight and yield per plant were significantly higher after foliar application of zinc oxide (30 ppm) and significantly lower in controlled treatment as compared to other treatments of zinc oxide. The maximum total soluble solids (TSS), chlorophyll A, chlorophyll B, vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolics were recorded in plants treated with 30 ppm of zinc oxide as compared to other treatments. However, the highest acidity was calculated in 10 ppm, while the lowest acidity was measured in 0 ppm (control). Conclusively, foliar application of Zn has potential to increase the nutritional components of tomato fruits.

scholarly journals Planting Time and Flurprimidol Treatment Influence the Growth and Flowering of Lachenalia

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kapczyńska ◽  
Małgorzata Malik
Keyword(s):  
Foliar Application ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Planting Date ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Stem Height ◽  
Planting Time ◽  
Inflorescence Stem ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Inflorescence Length

The growth and flowering of ‘Rupert’ and ‘Ronina’ lachenalia (Lachenalia) in a greenhouse environment were manipulated by varying planting times and flurprimidol treatments. Bulbs were planted in November, December, January, and February. At each planting date, the following flurprimidol treatments were tested: soaking the bulbs before planting (15 and 30 mg·L−1) or a single foliar spray (15, 30, 45, and 60 mg·L−1). The results showed that foliar application of flurprimidol was ineffective in controlling inflorescence stem height and inflorescence length; only soaking bulbs of ‘Rupert’ in flurprimidol at the concentration of 30 mg·L−1 shortened the inflorescence stem height. Moreover, soaking bulbs in the concentration of 30 mg·L−1 may be recommended for potted lachenalia production, as shorter and wider leaves were obtained and every planted bulb emerged and flowered. The later the date of planting of the bulbs, the more quickly the plants began to flower. As planting time was delayed, inflorescence stem length and leaf length decreased, and the number of florets and leaf width increased. Soaking the bulbs in the retardant (30 mg·L−1) delayed the emergence of flowers for 5–6 days, but the retardant did not affect the number of leaves or the number of florets per inflorescence. Regardless of the factors applied, the two cultivars of lachenalia differed with respect to each of the analyzed traits.

scholarly journals Induction of Rhizoctonia resistance to odontoglossum ringspot virus (ORSV) infection on orchid leaf organ viability

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Nuraini Tohari ◽  
Mahfut Mahfut ◽  
Tundjung Tripeni Handayani ◽  
Sri Wahyuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Biocontrol Agent ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
The Public ◽  
Length Width ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Orchid plants are in great demand by the public as ornamental plants that have economic value and the beauty of attractive flower shapes and colors, especially Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium. Related to this, conservation efforts are needed through cultivation. However, these efforts are often hampered by viral infections. One of the viruses that trigger inhibition of orchid cultivation that often appears is ORSV. Control efforts that are relatively safe and efficient can utilize mycorrhizae in orchids which play a role in increasing the absorption of plant nutrients. The use of Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium with the induction of Rhizoctonia sp. against ORSV is a very important alternative biofertilizer and biocontrol agent. The objectives of this study were 1) to determine the effectiveness of orchids induced by Rhizoctonia resistance, 2) to determine the viability of orchid leaf organs to ORSV infection, 3) to determine the viability of orchid root organs resulting from Rhizoctonia resistance to ORSV infection. This study was conducted in January 2021 – March 2021 at the Botanical 2 Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Lampung. This study employed a completely randomized factorial with 6 treatments and 4 replications. The variable observed in this study was the effectiveness of mycorrhizae, leaf and root length, number of leaves and roots, and leaf width. The data obtained were homogenized using Levene's test and then analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's further test at the 5% level. The results showed that the effectiveness of mycorrhizae occurred on the 3rd day of incubation. In leaf organs, Phalaenopsis amabilis showed an increased response and Dendrobium discolour showed a decreased response in leaf length, width, and number. Meanwhile, in the root organ, Dendrobium discolour showed an increased response and Phalaenopsis amabilis showed a decreased response in root length and number of roots.  

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