Variety specific responses of cauliflower varieties (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) to different N application rates on yield, colour and ascorbic acid content at harvest

The influence of five nitrogen (N) application rates (60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 kg N/ha) were evaluated using limestone ammonium nitrate on the curd fresh and dry mass, size, chromaticity coordinates, L*, a*, b* and ascorbic acid content in cauliflower varieties (Largardo, Eskimo and CF-744) during t...

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Main Authors: Madonna N. Mashabela, Martin M. Maboko, Puffy Soundy, Dharini Sivakumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-08-01
Series:Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2018.1440002