Influence of Light, Temperature, and Irrigation on Grafted Cucumber Seedlings in Biodegradable Paper Pots
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: moisture being primary determinants.In Korea, which is located in the mid-latitude climate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, distinct seasonal changes pose challenges for year-round vegetable seedling production.Climate change and unpredictable extreme weather events further complicate the production of high-quality seedlings (Leisner, 2020).Conventional plug seedling systems, which are widely used in commercial nurseries in Korea, offer advantages in terms of space utilization and workability.However, these systems can lead to excessive elongation of seedlings under high temperature, low light, and high humidity conditions, potentially compromising seedling quality (Um et al., 2009).Moreover, removing seedlings from plug trays can cause mechanical damage to the root tips and hairs, disrupt the root/shoot balance, and potentially cause transplant shock (Qin and Leskovar, 2020).
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404455772