Summary
This peer-reviewed study investigated zinc nutrition in strawberries grown on rockwool, a hydroponic substrate widely used in commercial horticulture. Published in Acta Horticulturae in 1997, the work likely addresses zinc deficiency risk or optimisation strategies in soilless cultivation systems, though the specific experimental conditions and findings cannot be confirmed without the full abstract.
Regional applicability
Findings would be relevant to United Kingdom protected cropping and commercial strawberry production, particularly systems using rockwool or other hydroponic media. Zinc management in soilless systems is a concern in UK glasshouse operations, though direct applicability depends on cultivar, climate conditions, and nutrient formulation protocols used in UK practice.
Key measures
Zinc concentration or bioavailability in strawberry tissue; potentially plant uptake rates or fruit nutrient composition
Outcomes reported
The study likely examined zinc uptake, accumulation, or bioavailability in strawberry plants grown on rockwool growing media, a soilless cultivation system. Specific zinc concentrations or nutritional quality metrics in fruit or plant tissue were probably assessed.
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