Accumulation of calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium with growth of individual leaves, petioles and stems of cucumber plants

Potassium, Calcium and Sodium Distribution in Different Part of Common Vegetable Plants Grown under Field Condition

“…But soil K concentration (0.0077%) was much less than plant K accumulation. Iwahashi et al (1982) reported that accumulation of Ca, Mg and Na continued throughout the whole period of growth in petioles that might be the possible reason of high concentration of Ca in petioles. In case of individual vegetables, A. lividus (Red and Green) contained high concentration of calcium followed by A. gangeticus and least concentration of Ca was observed in L. siceraria (Fig.…”

“…Sodium concentration in soil was same for all plants as 0.006% but plants accumulation was higher in comparison to soil concentration. Sodium concentration for each individual plant's parts were measured and the result showed that 77.78% cultivated vegetables contained high concentration of Na in their petioles that might be due to the accumulation of Na throughout the whole period in growth of petioles (Iwahashi et al, 1982) and 22.22% vegetables plants contained high concentration of Na in their leaf (Fig. 3).…”

“…Accumulation of Ca, Mg, K and Na in each individual leaf, petiole and stem of the cucumber plant (Cucumis sativus L. cv. Kasairaku) was investigated in relation to the growth of these organs under water culture condition (Iwahashi et al, 1982). Accumulation patterns of these major cations showed a close relationship with the growth characteristics of the organs (Iwahashi et al, 1982).…”

“…Kasairaku) was investigated in relation to the growth of these organs under water culture condition (Iwahashi et al, 1982). Accumulation patterns of these major cations showed a close relationship with the growth characteristics of the organs (Iwahashi et al, 1982). Little study about the adequate nutrient concentrations in the different organs of vegetables has been reported in Bangladesh.…”

“…Complicated changes bring through plant aging in morphology and physiology which affect uptake, translocation and distribution of different ions in the plant parts. Accumulation of Ca, Mg and Na continued throughout the whole period of growth in petioles (Iwahashi et al, 1982). Therefore, a detailed study was conducted on the accumulation pattern of ions in individual leaves, petioles and stems in order to determine the relationship between the developments each plant organ and its ion distribution.…”