Effect of nitrogen form on yield, fruit number and leaf nutrient content of two greenhouse cucumber cultivars in soilless culture

Summary

This 2007 study examined nitrogen form effects on two greenhouse cucumber cultivars in soilless culture, measuring yield, fruit number, and leaf nutrient responses. The research suggests that nitrogen form influences both productive output and foliar nutrient status in hydroponic cucumber production, though the direction and magnitude of effects remain unclear from the title alone.

Regional applicability

Findings may be applicable to United Kingdom protected horticulture systems, particularly commercial greenhouse cucumber production, though UK-specific agronomic conditions and cultivar preferences would require direct validation. Soilless culture techniques are widely used in UK intensive horticulture.

Key measures

Yield, fruit number, leaf nutrient content (specific nutrients not stated in title)

Outcomes reported

The study compared how different nitrogen forms (likely nitrate versus ammonium ratios) influenced fruit yield, fruit number, and leaf nutrient composition in two greenhouse cucumber cultivars grown hydroponically.

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