Artikel: Effects of Foliar and Soil Boron Fertilization on Yield, Leaf Physiological Traits and Fruit Attributes in Rainfed Almond Orchards
Agronomy. 2022 Aug. 25, v. 12, no. 9
2022
Abstract: Boron (B) fertilizers are recognized as essential for ensuring yield and fruit quality. However, the importance of soil and foliar B fertilization in almond orchards under rainfed conditions is presently unclear. To address this literature gap, in the ... ...
| Abstract | Boron (B) fertilizers are recognized as essential for ensuring yield and fruit quality. However, the importance of soil and foliar B fertilization in almond orchards under rainfed conditions is presently unclear. To address this literature gap, in the present study, the impact of soil and foliar application of B on leaf gas exchange, leaf photosynthetic pigments, yield, and fruit quality in almonds was investigated across three consecutive growing seasons. Boron fertilizer was applied to the soil at four rates (0, 1, 2, and 3 kg ha⁻¹) in the presence or absence of foliar application (0.36 g L⁻¹) of the same micronutrient. Borax pentahydrate was used as the B source. When compared to foliar B fertilization, the soil application of B positively affected the gas exchange parameters, mainly the net CO₂ assimilation rate, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rate (percentage of gain between 15% and 80%), but did not influence the chlorophyll content. The almond yield and fruit characteristics were also enhanced (about 25–72%) in response to lower soil B fertilization rates. In the 3 kg ha⁻¹ dose, B had an adverse effect on the yield and resulted in lighter fruits. On the other hand, foliar B fertilization did not benefit any of the evaluated parameters. Overall, these results suggest that, under the studied conditions, almond orchards do not respond to higher B rates in soil or foliar B fertilization. |
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| Schlagwörter | adverse effects ; agronomy ; almonds ; borax ; boron ; boron fertilizers ; carbon dioxide ; chlorophyll ; foliar application ; fruit quality ; fruits ; gas exchange ; leaves ; photosynthesis ; soil ; soil treatment ; stomatal conductance |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Erscheinungsverlauf | 2022-0825 |
| Erscheinungsort | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| Dokumenttyp | Artikel |
| ZDB-ID | 2607043-1 |
| ISSN | 2073-4395 |
| ISSN | 2073-4395 |
| DOI | 10.3390/agronomy12092005 |
| Datenquelle | NAL Katalog (AGRICOLA) |
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