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Light Compensation Point and Leaf Distribution of Ficus benjamina as Affected by Light Intensity and Nitrogen—Potassium Nutrition1

Year: 1979

Type: article

Abstract: Plants of Ficus benjamina L. had less leaves in the upper half of sun and shade-grown plants with higher N rates. Potassium affected leaf distribution only in bottom portion of canopy and had no effects on LCP. High N levels increased light compensation point (LCP) of sun-grown plants, but reduced LCP of shadegrown plants. Increased number of leaves in upper half of sun-grown plants reduced LCP but shade-grown plants showed an opposite effect.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.104.3.335

Authors: C. R. Johnson, J. K. Krantz, J. N. Joiner, C. A. Conover

Institution: University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Growth and nutrition in plants

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,500