Formalin fumigation and steaming of various composts differentially influence the nutrient release, growth and yield of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.)

Formalin fumigation and steaming of various composts differentially influence the nutrient release, growth and yield of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.)

Abstract Nutrient disorder and presence of disease-causing agents in soilless media negatively influence the growth of muskmelon. To combat these issues, use of environmentally-friendly sanitation techniques is crucial for increased crop productivity. The study was conducted under greenhouse and fie...

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Main Authors: Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad Arif Ali, Donald L. Smith, Sajid Masood, Muhammad Farooq Qayyum, Niaz Ahmed, Ateeq ur Rehman, Shakeel Ahmad, Sajjad Hussain, Muhammad Arshad, Summia Muneer, Aqib Hassan Ali Khan, Shah Fahad, Rahul Datta, Mazhar Iqbal, Timothy D. Schwinghamer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-99692-0

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