Exploring the Role of Calcium in the Physiology of <i>Tulipa</i>: A Comparative Study across Different Cultivars
Cut tulip flower production, typically cultivated using hydroponic systems, often faces the challenge of stem toppling due to calcium (Ca) deficiency in the nutrient solution. Growers generally grow various tulip cultivars to meet market demands. In hydroponic production, plants require precise nutr...
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| description | Cut tulip flower production, typically cultivated using hydroponic systems, often faces the challenge of stem toppling due to calcium (Ca) deficiency in the nutrient solution. Growers generally grow various tulip cultivars to meet market demands. In hydroponic production, plants require precise nutrient concentrations to promote growth and development, as the food reserves in the mother bulb are insufficient and vary depending on the plant cultivar. This study aimed to assess the impact of different tulip cultivars and Ca deficiency on tulip growth, flowering, and physiological changes. Two cultivars of tulip, namely, ‘Strong Gold’ and ‘Orange Juice’, were subjected to three distinct nutrient solution treatments, namely (1) deionized water (DI) only (without any plant nutrition added), (2) complete solution (Hoagland’s complete nutrient solution), and (3) Ca deficiency solution. The results indicate that the ‘Orange Juice’ tulip was particularly susceptible to Ca deficiency, exhibiting stem toppling and flower abortion similar to those grown in DI. Ca deficiency led to a reduction in root length and leaf area but did not affect the plant height. Additionally, it had a negative impact on bulb qualities, resulting in a decreased bulb fresh weight and bulb circumference in both tulip cultivars. Furthermore, Ca deficiency and DI reduced the photosynthetic rates, and Ca deficiency increased the transpiration rate in the tulip. The leaf concentrations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and Ca were decreased under Ca deficiency and DI, while magnesium (Mg) levels increased under Ca deficiency treatment compared to the complete nutrient solution treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-395d52561c1c490c899af5c4a327467f2024-01-26T16:49:36ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242023-12-011011310.3390/horticulturae10010013Exploring the Role of Calcium in the Physiology of <i>Tulipa</i>: A Comparative Study across Different CultivarsChaiartid Inkham0Weerasak Wichapeng1Kanokwan Panjama2Soraya Ruamrungsri3Multidisciplinary Research Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandCharoen Pokphand Agriculture Co., Ltd., Bangkok 10120, ThailandH.M. The King’s Initiative Centre for Flower and Fruit Propagation, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230, ThailandH.M. The King’s Initiative Centre for Flower and Fruit Propagation, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230, ThailandCut tulip flower production, typically cultivated using hydroponic systems, often faces the challenge of stem toppling due to calcium (Ca) deficiency in the nutrient solution. Growers generally grow various tulip cultivars to meet market demands. In hydroponic production, plants require precise nutrient concentrations to promote growth and development, as the food reserves in the mother bulb are insufficient and vary depending on the plant cultivar. This study aimed to assess the impact of different tulip cultivars and Ca deficiency on tulip growth, flowering, and physiological changes. Two cultivars of tulip, namely, ‘Strong Gold’ and ‘Orange Juice’, were subjected to three distinct nutrient solution treatments, namely (1) deionized water (DI) only (without any plant nutrition added), (2) complete solution (Hoagland’s complete nutrient solution), and (3) Ca deficiency solution. The results indicate that the ‘Orange Juice’ tulip was particularly susceptible to Ca deficiency, exhibiting stem toppling and flower abortion similar to those grown in DI. Ca deficiency led to a reduction in root length and leaf area but did not affect the plant height. Additionally, it had a negative impact on bulb qualities, resulting in a decreased bulb fresh weight and bulb circumference in both tulip cultivars. Furthermore, Ca deficiency and DI reduced the photosynthetic rates, and Ca deficiency increased the transpiration rate in the tulip. The leaf concentrations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and Ca were decreased under Ca deficiency and DI, while magnesium (Mg) levels increased under Ca deficiency treatment compared to the complete nutrient solution treatment.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/10/1/13tuliphydroponicsplant nutritioncalciumfloweringquality |
| spellingShingle | Chaiartid Inkham Weerasak Wichapeng Kanokwan Panjama Soraya Ruamrungsri Exploring the Role of Calcium in the Physiology of <i>Tulipa</i>: A Comparative Study across Different Cultivars Horticulturae tulip hydroponics plant nutrition calcium flowering quality |
| title | Exploring the Role of Calcium in the Physiology of <i>Tulipa</i>: A Comparative Study across Different Cultivars |
| title_full | Exploring the Role of Calcium in the Physiology of <i>Tulipa</i>: A Comparative Study across Different Cultivars |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Role of Calcium in the Physiology of <i>Tulipa</i>: A Comparative Study across Different Cultivars |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Role of Calcium in the Physiology of <i>Tulipa</i>: A Comparative Study across Different Cultivars |
| title_short | Exploring the Role of Calcium in the Physiology of <i>Tulipa</i>: A Comparative Study across Different Cultivars |
| title_sort | exploring the role of calcium in the physiology of i tulipa i a comparative study across different cultivars |
| topic | tulip hydroponics plant nutrition calcium flowering quality |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/10/1/13 |
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