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The effect of morphactin on the nutrient concentration of snapdragons

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

M. I. Asif
Affiliation:
Kansas State University, Manhattan, U.S.A.
F. Ergenoglu
Affiliation:
Kansas State University, Manhattan, U.S.A.

Summary

The effect of morphactin sprayed at 0, 0·5, 1·0, 1·5 or 2·0 mg/1 on the concentrations of several nutrients in snapdragons (Antirrhinum, majus L.) were studied under glasshouse conditions. Snapdragon plants treated with morphactin increased in K, and Mg but decreased in Ca, Mn, Cu, Fe, and Zn. Action of morphactin and nutrient element relationships are suggested.

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Short Note
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1975

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