Mineral deficiencies in Basella alba L. cultivated in nutrient solutions
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0071-12761983000100030Abstract
Basella alba is used as a major food on the Amazon region, north Brazil for its high mineral and vitamins content. The purpose of the present work was: a) obtain a clear picture of the macronutrient deficiency; b) growth of the plants in function of (1); c) analyptical levels found in the leaves. Young Basella alba plants (bertalha in Portuguese) were cultivated in pots containing fine pure quartz and irrigated by percolation with different nutrient solutions lacking one of the element at the time. Clear cut symptoms were obtained for all macronutrients. Only the omission of nitrogen and potassium affect the dry matter production of plants. The range in dry matter for unhealthy and healthy leaves were: N% = 1.25--3-55; P% = 0.17-0.36; K% = 0.46-3.55; Ca% = 0,62-1.78; Mg% = 0.37-0.80; S% = 0.19-0.13.Downloads
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1983-01-01
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Donald, E. de F., Sarruge, J., & Sfredo, G. (1983). Mineral deficiencies in Basella alba L. cultivated in nutrient solutions . Anais Da Escola Superior De Agricultura Luiz De Queiroz, 40(1), 553-573. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0071-12761983000100030