Application of Mycorrhizae and Some Plant Stimuialants on Growth, Productivity and Quality of Strawberry Transplants and Fruits 2- Yield and Fruit Quality
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: This study was conducted during 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 seasons to investigate the effect of Mycorrhiza, seaweed extract, salicylic acid and gibberellic acid on yield and fruit quality of strawberry. Results indicated that mycorrhizae and all used plant growth stimulants increased significantly number of secondary crowns. Moreover, plant height was increased by using mycorrhizae, GA3 or salicylic acid. Results showed also that foliar spray of GA3 or seaweed extract increased significantly early and total yield while mycorrhizae application or salicylic acid increased significantly total yield than control. GA3 or salicylic acid showed the highest significant contents of TSS. ascorbic acid and titratable acidity in fruits. Also, seaweed extract gave significant increase effect on titratable acidity and ascorbic acid content. However, There were significant increases in potassium content in roots and crown due to seaweed or salicylic acid application. In addition phosphorus content was increased when using mycorrhizae or GA3 in crowns and roots respectively. The study recommend using soil inoculation with mycorrhizae and foliar application at 100ppm of GA3 to enhance vegetative growth and increase early and total yield in fresh planting system in strawberry.
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7117474745