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Response of Four Okra Cultivars on Mulched Beds to Plant Density1

Year: 1976

Type: article

Abstract: Four cultivars of okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) were grown with densities of 22, 65, and 130 plants/square meter on polyethylene mulched beds. Within cultivars, pod number and marketable yield per unit area were not affected by plant density, but pod number and marketable yield/plant decreased with increasing density. Average pod weight with 3 of 4 cultivars was inversely related to plant density. Stalk diameter decreased with increasing density, and plant stunting occurred at the highest density.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.11.3.242

Authors: E. E. Albregts, C. M. Howard

Institution: University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Practices and Plant Genetics

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000