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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: 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…
View article: The Performance of Representative Asian Vegetables in Different Production Systems in Texas
The Performance of Representative Asian Vegetables in Different Production Systems in Texas Open
Demand for Asian vegetables is rising rapidly due to changing demographics and increasing consumer awareness of their health benefits. However, growers are not familiar with growing these “foreign” crops due to insufficient technical infor…
View article: Effect of Pre-Harvest Supplemental UV-A/Blue and Red/Blue LED Lighting on Lettuce Growth and Nutritional Quality
Effect of Pre-Harvest Supplemental UV-A/Blue and Red/Blue LED Lighting on Lettuce Growth and Nutritional Quality Open
Blue light and ultra-violet (UV) light have been shown to influence plant growth, morphology, and quality. In this study, we investigated the effects of pre-harvest supplemental lighting using UV-A and blue (UV-A/Blue) light and red and bl…
View article: Performance and Phytochemical Content of 22 Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Varieties
Performance and Phytochemical Content of 22 Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Varieties Open
Pomegranate is a drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant crop. Its fruits contain high levels of phytochemicals that have many health benefits. Pomegranate has the potential to be an alternative crop in areas where water availability is limited…
View article: Salt Tolerance of Hydrangea Plants Varied among Species and Cultivar within a Species
Salt Tolerance of Hydrangea Plants Varied among Species and Cultivar within a Species Open
A greenhouse study was conducted to assess the relative salt tolerance of 11 cultivars of hydrangea: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ayesha’, ‘Emotion’, ‘Mathilda Gutges’, ‘Merritt’s Supreme’ and ‘Passion’; H. paniculata ‘Interhydia’ and ‘Bulk’; H.…
View article: Relative Salt Tolerance of Four Herbaceous Perennial Ornamentals
Relative Salt Tolerance of Four Herbaceous Perennial Ornamentals Open
Salt tolerant ornamental plants can be irrigated with alternative water sources that are typically saline as a sustainable practice for urban landscaping, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. However, the salt tolerance of many orname…
View article: Seedling Emergence and Seedling Growth of Mustard and Rapeseed Genotypes under Salt Stress
Seedling Emergence and Seedling Growth of Mustard and Rapeseed Genotypes under Salt Stress Open
Core Ideas Varietal differences in salt tolerance were observed. There were differences in salt tolerance between the seedling emergence and seedling growth stages. Growth and photosynthesis decreased at high salinity, indicating osmotic s…