Yield and Quality of 'Iceberg' Lettuce Applied with Novel Organic Nutrient Solution under Aggregate Hydroponic System

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is a high-value leafy vegetable that can be produced under aggregate hydroponics system. The study was conducted to determine the responses of ‘Iceberg’ lettuce to application of novel organic nutrient solution derived from A. pintoi leaves, G. sepium leaves and Musa sp....

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Published inActa horticulturae no. 1088; pp. 473 - 476
Main Authors Caralde, R. A, Salas, R. A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published International Society for Horticultural Science 01.01.2015
Subjects
crop production
distillates
hydroponics
inorganic salts
Lactuca sativa
leaves
lettuce
Musa
nutrient solutions
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Summary:Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is a high-value leafy vegetable that can be produced under aggregate hydroponics system. The study was conducted to determine the responses of ‘Iceberg’ lettuce to application of novel organic nutrient solution derived from A. pintoi leaves, G. sepium leaves and Musa sp. peel solution. The plants were grown under aggregate hydroponics system in a protected structure. They were applied with the organic solution with or without inorganic salts. The commercial hydroponic alternative to Peter’s hydrosol solution served as control. The novel organic nutrient solution alone produced the highest yield and best quality lettuce. This indicates that the novel organic solution can be used as a good nutrient source for the production of lettuce in soilless culture.
Bibliography:http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1088.85
ISSN:0567-7572
DOI:10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1088.85