Year: 1988
Type: article
Abstract: A field trial was conducted to determine whether B deficient soils (B at 0.27 µl·liter –1 ) contribute to low yield and fruit malformation in strawberries. B rates of 0, 1.1, 2.2, and 4.5 kg·ha –1 were applied to the soil before planting ‘Tristar’ and ‘Benton’ strawberries on 9 Apr. 1985. Soil hot-water extractable B levels in Aug. 1985 were 0.34, 0.53, 0.85, and 1.13 µl·liter –1 ; leaf B levels were 47, 56, 72, and 102 µl·liter –1 , respectively. The effect of B rates on leaf concentration diminished as the season progressed and had no effect the following year. B application had no effect on yield or deformity the first harvest year, but decreased yield of ‘Tristar’ the second harvest year.
Source: HortScience
Authors: Dale I. M. Riggs, Lloyd W. Martin
Institution: Oregon State University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
OpenAlex ID: W4295913079