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Replant Problem in Quartz Sand1

Year: 1970

Type: article

Abstract: Thoroughly washed quartz sand previously used in culture experiments inhibited seed germination and growth of apple seedlings and grafts. The addition of potassium did not overcome this problem. Black currant germination was unaffected and growth was stimulated by washed used sand.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.5.6.478

Authors: Gerhard Bunemann, Anne Merete Jensen

Institution: Technische Universität Berlin

Language: English

Topic: Seedling growth and survival studies

Subfield: Forestry

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000