Potential Absorption of Calcium in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and its effect on pH and electrical conductivity
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: In order to know the dynamics of calcium absorption in sunflower seedlings, an experiment was established under laboratory conditions, at the Universidad Tecnologica de Tehuacan, to evaluate five levels of Ca(CO3)2 in the solution. The variables were: absorbed calcium, pH, electrical conductivity, root length and volume, which were evaluated under a completely randomized design and four replicates (5x4) = 20 experimental units. The results indicate that sunflower can absorb Ca++, in solutions up to 160 mg L-1 and support, pH levels of 10.5 and 6.5 dSm-1.The length as well as the root volume decreased as the calcium concentration increased. From this research it can be concluded, that sunflower can grow and absorb calcium, at concentrations of 160 mg L-1 Ca++ in the solution.
Authors: Ernesto Díaz López Alejandro Morales Ruíz, Ivan Baez Rodríguez Edgar Josanine Vargas Ramírez, Patricia Hernández Herrera Arturo Olivar Hernández, Brandon Emmanuel Rosales Morales Juan Manuel Loeza Corte
Institution: Universidad Tecnológica de Tehuacán
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2733487054