Improving artichoke root development, transplant quality

(American Society for Horticultural Science) Researchers identified the influence of two nitrogen levels and two fertigation methods (overhead and flotation) of globe artichoke transplants on root/shoot growth and leaf physiology during the nursery period. The study also determined impacts of nursery treatments on the subsequent crop growth and yield of artichoke under three field irrigation methods. Overall, low nitrogen level applied with overhead irrigation in the nursery positively improved the transplant root system and transplant quality of artichoke seedlings.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news