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View article: Temperature-Dependent Effects of Foliar Applications of Potassium Silicate on Strawberry Growth, Yield, and Fruit Quality
Temperature-Dependent Effects of Foliar Applications of Potassium Silicate on Strawberry Growth, Yield, and Fruit Quality Open
Strawberry plants are sensitive to high temperatures, resulting in suppressed vegetative growth and reduced fruit quality. Potassium silicate (K 2 SiO 3 ) is recognized for its potential to mitigate heat stress and increased reproductive g…
View article: Organic Fertilizer Optimization for Enhanced Growth and Nutrient Uptake in Bell Pepper Transplants (Capsicum annuum L.)
Organic Fertilizer Optimization for Enhanced Growth and Nutrient Uptake in Bell Pepper Transplants (Capsicum annuum L.) Open
Organic fertilization management for vegetable transplant production is challenging to growers due to the slow and unpredictable release nature of organic fertilizers. Nutrients in organic fertilizers, particularly nitrogen (N), often fail…
View article: Finding sustainable, resilient, and scalable solutions for future indoor agriculture
Finding sustainable, resilient, and scalable solutions for future indoor agriculture Open
View article: Spectral effects of green and blue light on lettuce morphology, growth, phytochemicals, and antioxidant capacity are temperature-dependent
Spectral effects of green and blue light on lettuce morphology, growth, phytochemicals, and antioxidant capacity are temperature-dependent Open
View article: Intermittent Flow Alleviated Root Zone Stress and Increased Organic Lettuce Yield in Nutrient Film Technique
Intermittent Flow Alleviated Root Zone Stress and Increased Organic Lettuce Yield in Nutrient Film Technique Open
Organic lettuce production often yields less than conventional hydroponics. A previous study from our laboratory showed that an intermittent organic nutrient solution flow scheme with a microbial root inoculant (TerraBella; AquaBella Organ…
View article: Cultivar-Specific Responses of Spinach to Root-Zone Cooling in Hydroponic Systems in a Greenhouse Under Warm Climates
Cultivar-Specific Responses of Spinach to Root-Zone Cooling in Hydroponic Systems in a Greenhouse Under Warm Climates Open
Growing spinach year-round via greenhouse hydroponics in warm climates can be challenging because of the intolerance of many spinach cultivars to heat. Root-zone cooling in hydroponic systems in warm climates may be a promising cooling met…
View article: Biostimulants Applied in Seedling Stage Can Improve Onion Early Bulb Growth: Cultivar- and Fertilizer-Type-Specific Positive Effects
Biostimulants Applied in Seedling Stage Can Improve Onion Early Bulb Growth: Cultivar- and Fertilizer-Type-Specific Positive Effects Open
Biostimulants play an active role in sustainable crop production. While biostimulants are thought to have long-term effects on plant growth, little research has been conducted to confirm this hypothesis. In this study, we investigated the …
View article: Lowering light intensity while extending photoperiod at a constant daily light integral synergistically interacts with warm temperature to enhance leaf expansion and crop yield in lettuce in the absence of far-red light
Lowering light intensity while extending photoperiod at a constant daily light integral synergistically interacts with warm temperature to enhance leaf expansion and crop yield in lettuce in the absence of far-red light Open
Introduction Low light intensity and far-red (FR) light act as shade signals to induce specific morphological changes mediated by plant photoreceptors phytochromes (PHYs). Applying FR light or lowering light intensity over a longer photope…
View article: Spectral Effects of Green and Blue Light on Lettuce Morphology, Growth, Phytochemicals, and Antioxidant Capacity are Temperature-Dependent
Spectral Effects of Green and Blue Light on Lettuce Morphology, Growth, Phytochemicals, and Antioxidant Capacity are Temperature-Dependent Open
View article: The interactive effects between far-red light and temperature on lettuce growth and morphology diminish at high light intensity
The interactive effects between far-red light and temperature on lettuce growth and morphology diminish at high light intensity Open
Phytochromes (PHYs) play a dual role in sensing light spectral quality and temperature. PHYs can interconvert between the active P fr form and inactive P r form upon absorption of red (R) and far-red (FR) light (Photoconversion). In additi…
View article: Low Nitrogen Availability in Organic Fertilizers Limited Organic Watermelon Transplant Growth
Low Nitrogen Availability in Organic Fertilizers Limited Organic Watermelon Transplant Growth Open
Fertilization guidelines for organic watermelon transplant production are rare. We investigated the effect of four commercial organic fertilizers and seven organic fertilizer blends, along with one conventional fertilizer (Peter’s Professi…
View article: Integrated Nutrient Management of Fruits, Vegetables, and Crops through the Use of Biostimulants, Soilless Cultivation, and Traditional and Modern Approaches—A Mini Review
Integrated Nutrient Management of Fruits, Vegetables, and Crops through the Use of Biostimulants, Soilless Cultivation, and Traditional and Modern Approaches—A Mini Review Open
The increasing population, its requirements for food, and the environmental impact of the excessive use of inputs make crop production a pressing challenge. Integrated nutrient management (INM) has emerged as a critical solution by maximiz…
View article: Microbial Biostimulants and Seaweed Extract Synergistically Influence Seedling Growth and Morphology of Three Onion Cultivars
Microbial Biostimulants and Seaweed Extract Synergistically Influence Seedling Growth and Morphology of Three Onion Cultivars Open
Onion (Allium cepa L.), a globally cultivated vegetable crop, possesses a shallow root system, making it vulnerable to abiotic stresses. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events in recent years necessitates sustainable solutions …
View article: A locus-dependent mixed inheritance in the segmental allohexaploid sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam)
A locus-dependent mixed inheritance in the segmental allohexaploid sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) Open
Two interrelated aspects of the sweetpotato genome, its polyploid origin and inheritance type, remain uncertain. We recently proposed a segmental allohexaploid sweetpotato and thus sought to clarify its inheritance type by direct analyses …
View article: Editorial: Growth and quality formation regulated by light in horticulture plants
Editorial: Growth and quality formation regulated by light in horticulture plants Open
Citation: Liu H, Son JE, Niu G and Li Q (2024) Editorial: Growth and quality formation regulated by light in horticulture plants. Front. Plant Sci. 15:1414970. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1414970
View article: Onion Peel Waste Has the Potential to Be Converted into a Useful Agricultural Product to Improve Vegetable Crop Growth
Onion Peel Waste Has the Potential to Be Converted into a Useful Agricultural Product to Improve Vegetable Crop Growth Open
The onion processing industry produces hundreds of thousands of tons of onion waste annually. Normally, onion peel waste is dumped in landfills, which creates additional sources of greenhouse gases. Research has validated that onion peel i…
View article: Organic fertilizer type and dose affect growth, morphological and physiological parameters, and mineral nutrition of watermelon seedlings
Organic fertilizer type and dose affect growth, morphological and physiological parameters, and mineral nutrition of watermelon seedlings Open
Background Organic agriculture has grown rapidly in recent years due to its environmental friendliness, sustainability, and improved farm profitability. Transplants are commonly used for fruits and vegetables to achieve consistent quality,…
View article: Growth, gas exchange, and mineral nutrition of 'Wonderful' pomegranate irrigated with saline water
Growth, gas exchange, and mineral nutrition of 'Wonderful' pomegranate irrigated with saline water Open
'Wonderful' pomegranate (Punica granatum) is currently the industry-standard cultivar, accounting for more than 90% of all commercially planted trees. The purpose of this study was to determine the response of 'Wonderful' pomegranate trees…
View article: Synergistic Enhancement of Biomass Allocation from Leaves to Stem by Far-Red Light and Warm Temperature Can Lead to Biomass Reductions: Implications for Optimizing Indoor Production Environments for Crops with Contrasting Canopy Architecture
Synergistic Enhancement of Biomass Allocation from Leaves to Stem by Far-Red Light and Warm Temperature Can Lead to Biomass Reductions: Implications for Optimizing Indoor Production Environments for Crops with Contrasting Canopy Architecture Open
View article: Alleviate environmental concerns with biochar as a container substrate: a review
Alleviate environmental concerns with biochar as a container substrate: a review Open
Peat moss has desirable properties as a container substrate, however, harvesting it from peatland for greenhouse/nursery production use has disturbed peatland ecosystem and caused numerous environmental concerns. More recently, many nation…
View article: Effect of Temperature Variation and Blue and Red LEDs on the Elongation of Arugula and Mustard Microgreens
Effect of Temperature Variation and Blue and Red LEDs on the Elongation of Arugula and Mustard Microgreens Open
Recent studies using LED lighting at low to modest intensity have indicated that compared with red light, blue light can promote plant elongation in many crops as a shade avoidance response despite varying sensitivity with light environmen…
View article: Temperature and Light Spectrum Differently Affect Growth, Morphology, and Leaf Mineral Content of Two Indoor-Grown Leafy Vegetables
Temperature and Light Spectrum Differently Affect Growth, Morphology, and Leaf Mineral Content of Two Indoor-Grown Leafy Vegetables Open
This study was carried out to determine the effect of three commercial LEDs of different spectra with or without far red (FR) photons on the growth, morphology, and mineral content of two leafy vegetables under two temperatures (30 °C and …
View article: Far-Red Light and Temperature Interactively Regulate Plant Growth and Morphology of Lettuce and Basil
Far-Red Light and Temperature Interactively Regulate Plant Growth and Morphology of Lettuce and Basil Open
View article: Effect of Nutrient Solution Cooling in Summer and Heating in Winter on the Performance of Baby Leafy Vegetables in Deep-Water Hydroponic Systems
Effect of Nutrient Solution Cooling in Summer and Heating in Winter on the Performance of Baby Leafy Vegetables in Deep-Water Hydroponic Systems Open
Hydroponics has become a popular production technology for leafy greens in greenhouses. However, year-round production of cool-season leafy greens remains challenging due to costly heating and cooling during winter and summer seasons, depe…
View article: Adding UVA and Far-Red Light to White LED Affects Growth, Morphology, and Phytochemicals of Indoor-Grown Microgreens
Adding UVA and Far-Red Light to White LED Affects Growth, Morphology, and Phytochemicals of Indoor-Grown Microgreens Open
White light emitting diodes (LED) have commonly been used as a sole light source for the indoor production of microgreens. However, the response of microgreens to the inclusion of ultraviolet A (UVA) and/or far-red (FR) light to white LED …
View article: Short-Term Pre-Harvest Supplemental Lighting with Different Light Emitting Diodes Improves Greenhouse Lettuce Quality
Short-Term Pre-Harvest Supplemental Lighting with Different Light Emitting Diodes Improves Greenhouse Lettuce Quality Open
Winter–spring greenhouse vegetable production is limited by low-level natural light, resulting in decreased growth and quality. To investigate whether short-term pre-harvest supplemental lighting (SL) with light emitting diodes (LEDs) can …
View article: Editorial: Nutrients Recycling in Hydroponics: Opportunities and Challenges Toward Sustainable Crop Production Under Controlled Environment Agriculture
Editorial: Nutrients Recycling in Hydroponics: Opportunities and Challenges Toward Sustainable Crop Production Under Controlled Environment Agriculture Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Plant Sci., 14 March 2022Sec.Crop and Product Physiology https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.845472
View article: Growth, Gas Exchange, and Mineral Nutrients of Hydrangea Hybrids Irrigated with Saline Water
Growth, Gas Exchange, and Mineral Nutrients of Hydrangea Hybrids Irrigated with Saline Water Open
Hydrangeas are popular landscape plants that are widely grown in many parts of the world. The objective of this study was to evaluate the salinity tolerance of three novel Dichroa × hydrangea hybrids [ Dichroa febrifuga ‘Yamaguchi Hardy’ ×…
View article: Effects of organic fertilizer with or without a microbial inoculant on the growth and quality of lettuce in an NFT hydroponic system
Effects of organic fertilizer with or without a microbial inoculant on the growth and quality of lettuce in an NFT hydroponic system Open
Organic food continues to increase in popularity worldwide. Similarly, hydroponic production of leafy greens is expanding globally and is an important component of the world's food supply. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the grow…
View article: Salt tolerance of seven genotypes of zoysiagrass (<i>Zoysia</i> spp.)
Salt tolerance of seven genotypes of zoysiagrass (<i>Zoysia</i> spp.) Open
Seven zoysiagrass genotypes were evaluated for salt tolerance in a greenhouse study. The plant materials included Zoysia matrella 'Diamond', Z. japonica 'Palisades', three Z. matrella × Z. japonica hybrids DALZ 1701, DALZ 1713, and 'Innova…