The effect of high iron doses (Fe2+) on the growth of broccoli plants (Brassica oleracea var. Italica)

Tests were carried out under greenhouse conditions in Tunja (Colombia) in order to evaluate the effect of Fe2+ toxicity on the growth of broccoli plants. 'Legacy' hybrid Brassica oleracea var. Italica plantlets were grown in glass containers with a nutritive solution. Iron sulfate was adde...

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Main Authors: Jaime E. Peña-Olmos, Fánor Casierra-Posada, Misael A. Olmos-Cubides
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Editorial of Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2014-04-01
Series:Agronomía Colombiana
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0120-99652014000100004&lng=en&tlng=en