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Tier 3 — Observational / field trialPeer-reviewed

Marginal mineral nutrition of strawberry (fragaria × ananassa) plants grown hydroponically

Castro G, Rodríguez-Delfin A, Hoyos M

Acta Horticulturae · 2005

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Summary

This 2005 study examined the manifestation and effects of marginal mineral nutrition in strawberry plants grown under hydroponic conditions, likely documenting deficiency symptoms and threshold nutrient concentrations. The work contributes to understanding optimal nutrient formulations for commercial hydroponic strawberry production. As no abstract is available, the precise nutrients investigated and specific findings remain inferred from the title.

Regional applicability

Findings on hydroponic strawberry nutrient management are applicable to United Kingdom glasshouse and controlled environment horticulture, where hydroponic production is an established commercial practice. However, the UK climate and growing season differ from the likely study location, and modern nutrient formulations may have evolved since 2005.

Key measures

Visual deficiency symptoms, plant mineral composition, yield and quality parameters under varied hydroponic nutrient regimes

Outcomes reported

The study likely characterised marginal mineral deficiency symptoms and nutrient requirements in hydroponically grown strawberry plants. Specific micronutrient or macronutrient limitations under controlled hydroponic conditions were probably documented.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Fruit & vegetables
Study type
Research
Study design
Field trial
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Horticulture
DOI
10.17660/actahortic.2005.697.40
Catalogue ID
BImvhah5c8-xrutvy

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