Journal of Horticulture
Open Access
ISSN: 2376-0354
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ISSN: 2376-0354
+44-20-4587-4809
Brewer MT
Tanzania
Research Article
Effect of Drip Irrigation and Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium Application Rates on Tomato Biomass Accumulation, Nutrient Content, Yield, and Soil Nutrient Status
Author(s): Brewer MT, Morgan KT, Zotarelli L, Stanley CD and Kadyampaken DBrewer MT, Morgan KT, Zotarelli L, Stanley CD and Kadyampaken D
The majority of Florida’s tomatoes are grown on sandy soils, having low water and nutrient holding capacities. Tomato growers have to supply large quantities of fertilizer in order to supply all the nutrients required for satisfactory growth. Drip irrigation provides many advantages including a reduction of water use and efficient fertilizer management compared with other irrigation systems. Studies of fertigated tomato grown on plastic mulch covered beds in fall 2013, spring 2014 and fall 2014 was conducted to quantify the effect of different fertigation rates on tomato biomass accumulation and fruit yields; and the measurement of N, P and K concentrations and distribution pattern in the soil at different sampling positions and depths during the whole season in Florida on sandy soils. The experimental results indicated the application of more fertilizer application than the rec.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2376-0354.1000227