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Ismail, Mohd Razi and Mohd Saud, Halimi and Jusoh, K.
(1993)
Growth and yield of tomatoes as influenced by different substrates, substrate volumes and irrigation frequencies.
Acta Horticulturae, 342.
pp. 143-153.
ISSN 0567-7572
Abstract
The effects of different substrates, substrate volumes and irrigation frequencies on the growth and yield of tomatoes were investigated. Highest leaf dry weight and yield were achieved when plants were grown in 6 litres sand culture irrigated 4–5 times daily. Utilizing soilless media improved root growth which contributed to efficiency in water and nutrient uptake. The importance of proper irrigation management was evident when there was a 70% reduction in overall yield with one and two compared to four or five irrigation daily. Leaf water potential, stomatal conductance and leaf photosynthesis were reduced when irrigated once daily in the morning.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Universiti Pertanian Malaysia Faculty of Agriculture |
| Publisher: | International Society for Horticultural Science |
| Keywords: | Tomatoes; Substrates; Substrate volumes; Irrigation frequencies |
| Depositing User: | Azhar Abdul Rahman |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Sep 2015 08:41 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Sep 2015 08:41 |
| URI: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40307 |
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