Influence of Perlite in Peat- and Coir-based Media on Vegetative Growth and Mineral Nutrition of Highbush Blueberry

Peat and coir are commonly used for substrate production of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium sp.). Perlite is also typically added to improve drainage and stability of the media. The purpose of the present study was to determine how various combinations of each affect growth and nutrition in highbush b...

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Main Authors: Patrick H. Kingston, Carolyn F. Scagel, David R. Bryla, Bernadine C. Strik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2020-03-01
Series:HortScience
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Online Access:https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/55/5/article-p658.xml