Growth of Primula Plant in Coir Dust and Peat-Based Growing Media

Bağci, Seydi Ahmet; Çayçı, Gökhan; Kütük, Cihat

doi:10.1080/01904167.2011.544528

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“…Popescu and Popescu (2015) reported that the physiological potential of petunias and ornamental tobacco is significantly influenced by the potting media in which they are grown and that the responses of the growing media to flowering varied greatly between plants. Bağcı et al (2011), Najafi et al (2019, Çiçek et al (2021) stated in their studies that coconut coir waste, peat-based hazelnut shell and husk media positively influenced quality parameters such as shoot number, total flower number, number of leaves of Primula obconica and salvia plants, and they have determined that the media with 50% hazelnut husk is the most effective media.…”

Section: Plant Growthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of Hazelnut Husk as a Growing Medium in Primrose Cultivation

Bender Özenç,

Öz

2024

Turkish JAF Sci.Tech.

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In this study, the effects of hazelnut husk on growth, quality parameters, and nutrient content of primrose were evaluated. For this purpose, thirteen different growing media were prepared by mixing fresh hazelnut husk (FHH) and mature husk wastes (MHH) with peat at different rates. Some physical and chemical properties of the media and nutrient analyses were made for the nutritional status of the plants. The study was carried out in greenhouse conditions with four replications according to the randomized plot design. The aeration capacity and easily available content of the growing media is within the limit values, the medias with 50% FHH and MHH were prominent in terms of air-water balance. The effect of the medium on the aesthetic appearance, total shoot, leaf, and flower number of the primrose was not significant, but it was effective on flower weight, plant height, and root fresh-dry weight. In terms of plant root-shoot development, 30% FHH and 50% MHH were prominent. The media have caused significant differences in nutrient concentrations in primrose except for nitrogen, phosphorus, and copper. The leaf phosphorus concentration was high, nitrogen and potassium concentrations were within the limit value range, iron was sufficient, and manganese and copper were insufficient, while zinc was mostly lower than limit values. When all the data are evaluated, 50% ratios of hazelnut husks can be recommended in primrose cultivation and hazelnut husk can be evaluate in ornamental plant cultivation as a growing media.

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Section: Plant Growthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of Hazelnut Husk as a Growing Medium in Primrose Cultivation

Bender Özenç,

Öz

2024

Turkish JAF Sci.Tech.

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“…The effective utilization of agroforestry waste is vital for resource development, environmental protection, ecological nutrient cycling, and sustainable resource development. Studies have demonstrated that agroforestry waste like corn stover, coconut husk, and sawdust can be used successfully instead of peat in the cultivation of geranium, calendula, garlic, and primula [10][11][12]. Some studies have shown that rotting leaf mold and rice husks can replace peat as a plant growth medium, where they not only help with adequate nutrients but also have better water retention and air permeability and offer lightweight substrates that reduce transportation costs and yield greater economic advantages [13][14][15][16][17][18].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rice Husks and Leaf Mold Used as Peat Substitutes to Improve the Morphological, Photosynthetic, and Biochemical Properties of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium)

Liu,

Chen

et al. 2023

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Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum × morifolium) are highly valued for their ornamental and economic benefits. However, the commonly used growing medium for chrysanthemums, peat, is not renewable, and peatlands are facing depletion. Therefore, it is important to find sustainable alternatives to peat. This study aims to evaluate the potential of rice husks and leaf mold mixed with peat and perlite in different ratios (10–20–30–40–80% v/v/v/v) as substitute materials for peat in chrysanthemum production. The study examines the physical and chemical properties of the different growing media ratios, as well as their effects on plant growth, development, and physiological indicators. The results of the experiment demonstrate that the different ratios of the cultivation substrate significantly influence the physical and chemical properties of the growing medium, as well as the growth and physiological indicators of chrysanthemums. A 20–30% proportion of rice husks and leaf mold promotes the growth and photosynthetic activity of chrysanthemum cuttings, resulting in increased plant height, leaf area, total chlorophyll content, and net photosynthetic rate. The mixed substrates (10–40%) maintain suitable pH levels, electrical conductivity (EC), and nutrient content (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium). However, an 80% ratio of rice husks negatively affects plant survival and growth due to elevated EC and potassium levels. In conclusion, a peat medium containing 20% rice husks and leaf mold provides a more favorable cultivation substrate for producing high-quality chrysanthemums while promoting sustainable horticultural practices.

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“…Cocopeat is widely used for containerized growing medium for the production of ornamental potter plants (Bagci et al, 2011;Scagel, 2003;Tariq et al, 2012) and other horticultural species (Ayesha et al, 2011;Erwan et al, 2013;Rubio et al, 2011;Tehranifar et al, 2007). Cocopeat is a suitable growing media with acceptable physical and chemical attributes such as pH, electrical conductivity, bulk density and others (Abad et al, 2002).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%