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Effect of pH on Foliar Absorption of Rubidium Compounds by Chrysanthemum1

Year: 1978

Type: article

Abstract: Foliar absorption of RbCl, RbNO 3 and Rb 2 SO 4 by Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. cv. Giant No. 4 Indianapolis White was greatest at pH 2, at which there was considerable leaf damage, but changed little at pH 3-10. Absorption of RbCl was greater than RbNO 3 or Rb 2 SO 4 regardless of pH. Absorption of Rb and phosphate as Rb phosphate was minimal at pH 3-6, but was greatly increased at pH 7-10. These results may be explained by the degree of drying and crystallization of the applied compounds on the leaf surface.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.103.6.815

Authors: David W. Reed, H. B. Tukey

Institution: Cornell University

Language: English

Topic: Plant Growth and Agriculture Techniques

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,500