). Pea ( Pisum sativum L.) seedcoats prevent rapid imbibition, which may damage the embryo ( Powell and Matthews, 1978 ). However, the seedcoat may be multifunctional and can limit electrolyte leakage and subsequent growth of facultative plant pathogenic
also becoming popular in the United States as a potted house plant or bonsai. However, there are two common problems associated with its growth and use under low light conditions, leaf abscission and accelerated internode elongation, which are similar
sunlight, wind, and temperature extremes, which increase crop evapotranspiration. Successful field establishment depends on how quickly plants can recover water uptake capacity to support transpiration demand for normal growth. Water stress increases
Heat stress induces and accelerates leaf senescence, which is characterized by a loss of chlorophyll and cellular membrane deterioration, as well as oxidative damage ( Jespersen et al. 2016 ; Liu and Huang 2000 ; Yu et al. 2021a ). Leaf
Nitrogen is a major nutrient element that is required in large quantity by plants including turfgrasses to maintain active cell growth. However, reducing N fertility is often recommended in turfgrass management to prevent excessive shoot growth or
to peat, may produce plants of similar size and quality. Furthermore, Abad et al. (2002) found that coir had properties similar to those of peat. Others have found that, based on plant growth or mix properties, biochar from various sources may be
Growers across the United States have developed local niche markets for specialty cut-flower crops that are in demand by consumers for their unique blooms and fresh quality ( Armitage and Laushman 2003 ). Included in this growth are nontraditional
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Growth of direct seeded ‘Fireball’ tomato plants was accelerated by both wax and polyethylene coating on paper mulches. Mulching increased no. of clusters, flowers, fruit per plant, and earliness. Polyethylene coating hastened growth and development more than wax coating.
most important fresh vegetable in the country ( USDA, 2007 ). Lettuce seed quality is important because it affects seedling emergence and uniformity of growth, which is fundamental for attaining high yield and quality in a single harvest ( Smith et al
and Bantle, 2000 ). Increased GDD accumulation accelerates solanaceous crop growth, development, and ripening ( Both et al., 2007 ; O’Connell et al., 2012 ; Waterer and Bantle, 2000 ), and harvest from high tunnel crops can occur 2 to 5 weeks ahead