Year: 1976
Type: article
Abstract: Photosynthetic lighting of spray pompon chrysanthemums from August to March plantings for 15 or 20 days during the vegetative period were taller at the start of short-day treatment with larger stem diameter than plants photoperiodically lighted and at flowering the plants had significant increases in plant height, fresh weight, and flower number. The largest benefits developed in October to January plantings. The usual fall and winter decline in plant quality of 9- and 10-week response group chrysanthemum cultivars at northern U.S. latitudes was prevented by 20 days of photosynthetic lighting.
Author: William J. Carpenter
Institution: Michigan State University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,500
OpenAlex ID: W4289844624