Using soil bulk electrical conductivity to manage saline irrigation in the production of potted poinsettia

Attenuating the negative effects of irrigation with saline water on cucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.) by application of straw biological-reactor

“…2 and Table 3). Similar trends were observed by previous studies (Oron et al, 2002;Chen et al, 2010;Kang et al, 2010;Valdés et al, 2014). However, the accumulation of salts caused by the irrigation with saline water was strongly decreased by SBR application (compare SW + SBR versus SW; Fig.…”

Effects of Exogenous Application of Osmotic Adjustment Substances on Growth, Pigment Concentration, and Physiological Parameters of Dracaena sanderiana Sander under Different Levels of Salinity

“…Total leaf area was determined prior to photosynthetic determinations from digitalized images of each plant using the Idrisi Selva computer program (Clark Laboratories, Worcester, MA, USA) as reported by García-Caparrós et al [25]. The percentage of damage in the leaf area was calculated following the methodology established by Valdes et al [33] in poinsettia plants grown under saline conditions. The variegation index was determined using the following equation (whole leaf area-green area)/(whole leaf area) according to the methodology proposed by Li et al [34].…”

The role of soil properties and it’s interaction towards quality plant fiber: A review

“…As different plants require different types of soil physical, biological and chemical properties, knowing a soil's electric conductivity level can help to determine the essential soil environment for plants. Soil's pH level is directly related to its electrical conductivity level [118,120]. The chemical composition within a plant's environment can be determined by measuring the pH level present within the soil.…”