, root biomass, and total biomass were measured. Growth parameters for pepper and cucumber plants included plant height, root weight, leaf area, and chlorophyl content. Statistical analysis Experimental data generated in these studies were
calculated according to Echeverria et al. (2013) . Stem height, leaf length, and number of leaves were measured at three times: 60 d after sowing, 90 d after sowing (onset of stress), and after 6 d of water withholding, when plants were harvested. In
with excellent disease resistance and unique flower form with tubular ray florets. However, like with most R. subtomentosa, this cultivar tends to be too tall (greater than 1 m) for many landscape uses. A reduction in height of these plants as well as
, 1991 ; Pekic et al., 1995 ). Goreta et al. (2007) found that poblano pepper seedling plant height was significantly shorter when sprayed with 2000 mg·L −1 ABA in a foliar application compared with a control at 3 and 6 d after transplanting (DAT
randomized design. Data were collected at 0, 2, and 4 weeks after the drench application and at termination of the study (determined by plant flowering). Data collected included plant height, average plant width (average of width measured at the widest point
area, flower height) supplemental irrigation and fertilization influenced plant growth for five of the nine species tested. Details of landscape performance, including plant survival and visual quality ratings are detailed below for each species
plant architecture to explain the architectural variability observed and to combine correlated variables into one ( Crespel et al., 2013 ). They were plant height (measured in centimeters), the number of primary shoots (initial complete shoots that
selection. Plant height and rhizome spread are useful characteristics because a low-growing, aggressive spreading cultivar should be able to tolerate lower heights of cut, recover quickly, and fill in damaged areas ( Meyer and Funk, 1989 ). Leaf texture
characterize the early height growth and water use of seedlings from six sources of Quercus native to Italy; to explore the rooting potential of semihardwood stem cuttings taken from these stock plants; and to determine if early height growth or water use
., Cambridge, U.K.). Two measurements, ≈5 cm either side of the plant stem, were made per container and the average value used for analyses. In Expt. 1, plant height, number of shoots present, and numbers of buds ( Petunia only) or open flowers were recorded