Effect of concentrations and forms of boron on the nutritional status of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) grown on rockwool

Summary

This 2019 study investigated the effect of boron concentration and speciation on the nutritional status of tomato cultivated hydroponically on rockwool substrate. The research appears to have tested multiple boron doses and/or chemical forms to characterise their influence on plant nutrient composition. The findings may inform boron fertilisation strategies in controlled horticultural systems, though the specific outcomes and their agronomic or nutritional significance are not detailed in the available metadata.

Regional applicability

Rockwool hydroponics is a controlled-environment production system used in protected horticulture across the United Kingdom and Europe. The boron management strategies evaluated may be transferable to UK glasshouse tomato production, though UK growers typically operate under different climate and light conditions than those in the authors' location (which cannot be confirmed from the available data).

Key measures

Plant boron uptake, tissue boron concentrations, and other nutrient parameters in tomato grown under varied boron treatments

Outcomes reported

The study examined how different concentrations and chemical forms of boron influence the nutritional composition and status of tomato plants grown in a rockwool hydroponic system.

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