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Effects of two different substrates on vegetative and flowering traits of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivars

N. Sabetifar, Mehdi Hadadinejad, K. Ghasemi, M. Karimi

Acta Horticulturae · 2023

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Summary

This study evaluated how two substrate types influence vegetative development and flowering performance in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivars. The research assessed cultivar responses to substrate composition, providing evidence to inform substrate selection in blueberry horticulture. Geographic location and specific substrate formulations are not detailed in the available abstract.

Regional applicability

Without geographic detail in the abstract, transferability to United Kingdom blueberry production systems cannot be confirmed. UK growers would need to evaluate whether the tested substrates and cultivar responses are relevant to UK growing conditions and market varieties.

Key measures

Vegetative traits and flowering characteristics across blueberry cultivars in two substrate treatments

Outcomes reported

The study compared vegetative growth and flowering characteristics of blueberry cultivars grown in two different substrate types. Specific performance metrics across cultivars and substrates were measured to assess horticultural suitability.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Fruit & vegetables
Study type
Research
Study design
Pot experiment
Source type
Conference paper
Status
Published
System type
Horticulture
DOI
10.17660/actahortic.2023.1381.44
Catalogue ID
SNmvvx4vtw-tj3ied

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