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Assessing Sesquiterpene lactone and sugar concentrations as indicators of heat tolerance in field produced lettuce in Oklahoma
(2022-07)
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is a cool season vegetable typically grown in the spring and fall in Oklahoma by small farmers. Lettuce is not typically grown in the heat of the summer because excessive heat stress causes ...
Seasonal and root-zone temperature influence on sesquiterpene lactone and sugar concentration in hydroponically-grown lettuce
(2022-07)
Lettuce is one of the most important leafy vegetables in the United States and is subjected to a decrease in edible quality when cultivated in environments with hot temperatures and increased day-length. Specifically, ...
Timing and rates of two hydrogen peroxide products to control algae and evaluation of water temperature on lettuce quality for hydroponic production
(2021-07)
Hydroponic systems are an ideal environment for algal growth. Algae poses several threats to hydroponic crops and needs to be controlled. Use of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as an algaecide has been on the rise in recent years. ...