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Effect of Sumagic on greenhouse grown tomato transplants
(2021-12)
Commercial greenhouse vegetable transplant growers have several options available to control plant height but of those options, only one plant growth regulator,Sumagic (Uniconazole-P), is approved for use as a chemical ...
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. ...
Effect of spring freeze on bloom qualities in pecans
(2021-12)
The spring low temperature mainly targets developing buds, new leaves, reproductive organs, which are comprised of soft and fresh tissues, resulting in tremendous economic losses. Pecan is an economically important nut ...
Effect of water temperature on basil growth in hydroponics and evaluation of hydrogen peroxide products on algae and plant growth
(2022-05)
Root zone temperature is an important factor in growing plants, whether in the field or hydroponically. In this research, three temperatures (23°C, 27.5°C, and 31°C) were evaluated to measure their effect on plant growth ...