EFFECTS OF RHIZOSPHERE CARBON-DIOXIDE ON THE NUTRITION AND GROWTH OF PEACH-TREES

Authors
GLENN DM WELKER WV
Citation
Dm. Glenn et Wv. Welker, EFFECTS OF RHIZOSPHERE CARBON-DIOXIDE ON THE NUTRITION AND GROWTH OF PEACH-TREES, HortScience, 32(7), 1997, pp. 1197-1199
Citations number
32
Journal title
HortScience → ACNP
ISSN journal
00185345
Volume
32
Issue
7
Year of publication
1997
Pages
1197 - 1199
Database
ISI
SICI code
0018-5345(1997)32:7<1197:EORCOT>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Our objectives in this study were to measure the effects of low levels of root system carbon dioxide on peach tree growth (Prunus persica L. Batsch) and nutrient uptake. Using soil and hydroponic systems, we fo und that increased root CO2: 1) increased root growth without increasi ng shoot growth, 2) increased leaf P concentration, 3) decreased leaf N concentration, and 4) reduced water use relative to air injection or no treatment.