Effect of nitrogen and sulfur applications on pot chrysanthemum production and postharvest performance. I. Leaf nitrogen and sulfur concentrations.
Macz, O.; Paparozzi, E. T.; Stroup, W. W.;
Journal of Plant Nutrition Year: 2001 Vol: 24 Issue: 1 Pages: 111-129 Ref: 33 ref.
2000
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The objectives of this research were to evaluate the effects of reducing nitrogen (N) applications by adding sulfur (S) and to determine if N x S interactions occur during the production and postharvest longevity of pot chrysanthemums. Pot chrysanthemum cv. White Diamond was grown in a peat-based medium following a typical production schedule except for fertilization. Plants received N at 50, 100, 150, or 200 mg/litre in combination with S at 0, 5, 10, 20, or 80 mg/litre. Variables evaluated were leaf N and S concentrations, plant height, leaf area, days to bud set, and first flower colour and inflorescence anthesis as well as size and longevity under simulated interior conditions. In this article, leaf N and S concentrations are the variables discussed. In general, N x S interactions were significant for leaf S, but not leaf N concentration. Applications of 50 mg N/litre resulted in poor leaf N and S concentrations and plants of questionable qualities. N applied at 100, 150, or 200 mg/litre in
combination with at least 10 mg S/litre had acceptable leaf N concentrations and produced plants of commercial quality. Thus, N applications can be reduced by half when S is applied during commercial production.