Effects of Biodegradable Seedling Pots on Growth and Nutrient Concentrations of Tomato Plants 2. Growth and Nutrient Concentrations after Transplanting

Sakurai, Kenji; Ogawa, Atsushi; Kawashima, Choji; Chino, Mitsuo

doi:10.2503/hrj.4.275

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“…These results suggest the direct plant containers do not inhibit root growth of bedding plants. Sakurai et al (2005b) found that tomato seedlings grown in biodegradable containers made of maize and palm developed shorter shoots and fewer leaves than those plants grown in plastic containers at 11 d after transplanting. However, in the period after 11 d after transplanting, the plants in biodegradable pots given heavy fertilizer applications grew similarly to plants given standard fertilization.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 92%

Greenhouse and Landscape Performance of Bedding Plants in Biocontainers

Kuehny

Taylor

Evans

2011

hortte

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Biodegradable and plastic containers were evaluated for greenhouse and landscape production of ‘Score Red’ geranium (Pelargonium ×hortorum), ‘Grape Cooler’ vinca (Catharanthus roseus), or ‘Dazzler Lilac Splash’ impatiens (Impatiens wallerana) at Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA; Longwood Gardens (LWG), Kennett Square, PA; and University of Arkansas (UA), Fayetteville, AR. Of the 5-inch containers, the highest geranium and vinca shoot growth occurred in plastic containers compared with bioplastic and rice straw containers. Of the 4-inch containers, paper containers produced the greatest geranium shoot growth compared with the peat containers at LSU and LWG. Shoot growth in impatiens was similar for all container types at all three locations. When all container types were considered, there was no difference in the root growth of geranium or impatiens at all three locations. However, vinca had the highest root growth in paper containers compared with that in peat and coconut fiber. The root:shoot (R:S) ratio of geranium were mixed for all pot sizes, types, and locations. Vinca R:S ratio was highest in both the 4- and 5-inch plastic control containers at LSU and lowest in both plastic containers at LWG. Direct plant containers generally performed well in the landscape as the plants grown in plastic containers at LWG. Plants grown in all tested containers produced marketable plants for both the retail and landscape markets. However, growers and landscapers should be aware of growth differences that may occur when using biodegradable containers and align production practices accordingly.

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Greenhouse and Landscape Performance of Bedding Plants in Biocontainers

Kuehny

Taylor

Evans

2011

hortte

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“…The geometry of the container also directly influences the availability of these resources (Nesmith and Duval, 1998). A consequence of the use of small containers for the propagation of seedlings is that as the seedlings grow, water demand increases and causes water stress response in the root growth, as well as, the decrease of seedlings appearance (Sanchez et al, 2006); which affects their quality and behavior after the transplant (Sakurai et al, 2007).…”

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Substrate volume and nursery times for earliness and yield of greenhouse tomato

Martínez-Gutiérrez

Morales

Aquino-Bolaños

et al. 2016

Emir. J. Food Agric

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“…Also, a consequence of the use of small containers for the propagation of seedlings is that as the seedlings grow, water demand increases and causes a water stress response in the root growth, as well as a decrease in the visual appearance of seedlings (Del Castillo et al., 2006). The use of small containers for propagation also positively affects the quality and behavior of seedlings after transplanting to the main field (Sakurai et al., 2007). Thus, small VS are recommended for the production and commercialization of larger quantities of seedlings per m −2 with lower SA.…”

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Improving sugar beet yield, quality, and water use efficiency by nursery and transplanting practice under semi‐arid conditions

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Transplanting is a useful technique to produce sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) in arid and semi‐arid regions that face water scarcity and salinity. The major challenge in transplanting is to improve the economic benefits that smallholder farmers have in the self‐production of transplants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the yield, quality, and water use efficiency (WUE) of sugar beet in response to transplanting and different options in transplant production process. Two field experiments were conducted at two sites. The first experiment investigated the effects of seedling age at transplanting, volume of the substrate, and transplanting date. The second experiment investigated the effects of substrate media and transplant production conditions on sugar beet yield and quality. In both experiments, transplanting was compared to the direct seeding on the conventional planting date at both sites. The highest white sugar content (12.1% and 13.5%) and white sugar yield (10.2 and 12.1 t ha−1) were obtained from plants transplanted in mid‐May at sites 1 and 2, respectively. Also, root yield, total sugar content, and WUE were higher in transplanting than direct seeding. The 40‐day‐old transplants produced in 22 mL cell volume when transferred to the field in mid‐May had higher WUE than the direct seeding. The transplants produced outside the greenhouse (uncontrolled conditions) had nearly the same yields as those produced inside a greenhouse under controlled conditions. We suggest that using readily available substrates and not requiring greenhouse conditions for transplant production is a cost‐effective way for smallholder farmers to produce their own seedlings.

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Effects of Biodegradable Seedling Pots on Growth and Nutrient Concentrations of Tomato Plants 2. Growth and Nutrient Concentrations after Transplanting

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

Greenhouse and Landscape Performance of Bedding Plants in Biocontainers

Greenhouse and Landscape Performance of Bedding Plants in Biocontainers

Substrate volume and nursery times for earliness and yield of greenhouse tomato

Improving sugar beet yield, quality, and water use efficiency by nursery and transplanting practice under semi‐arid conditions

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