The effect of foliar applied silicic acid on growth and chemical composition of tomato transplants

Silicon (Si) is not an essential element for plant growth but considered as beneficial for the growth and development of most plants. The objective of this investigation was to investigate the effect of an extra supply of Si with foliar applied finely dispersed SiO2 • n H2O (= silicic acid “dissolve...

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Main Authors: Margit Olle, Ewald Schnug
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Julius Kühn-Institut 2016-08-01
Series:Journal für Kulturpflanzen
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Online Access:https://ojs.openagrar.de/index.php/Kulturpflanzenjournal/article/view/12665