Summary
This 2020 study characterised the mineral composition of San Andreas® everbearing strawberries grown in soilless cultivation, measuring elemental concentrations in both fruit and leaf tissues. The work contributes to understanding how production method influences nutrient density in a commercially important soft fruit. As published in the Journal of Elementology, the findings may inform horticultural management and nutritional assessment of soilless-grown produce.
Regional applicability
Soilless strawberry cultivation is practised in the United Kingdom, particularly in controlled environment production. The study's findings on nutrient partitioning and elemental uptake in this cultivar may be relevant to UK growers, though climate, water composition, and nutrient formulation differences could affect local applicability.
Key measures
Mineral element concentrations in strawberry fruits and leaves; likely elements included N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B, and Mo
Outcomes reported
The study measured the concentration of mineral elements in fruits and leaves of San Andreas® everbearing strawberry cultivated in a soilless growing system. Analysis likely quantified macro- and micronutrient content across plant tissues.
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