Electrical conductivity effect on growth and mineral composition of lettuce plants in hydroponic system

Ayman Abou-Hadid; Abd-Elmoniem, E. M.; EL-Shinawy, Mohamed; Abou-Elsoud M.;

Abstract


A study was conducted with lettuce plant. Three varieties (Tom Thumb, Paris Island and Ice Queen) were grown for 2 seasons in hydroponic experiment. The electrical conductivity of nutrient solution was maintained at values 1.0, 1.5 and 1.8 mmhos/cm, respectively. Fresh weight and mineral composition (N, P, K, Zn, Mn, Fe and Cu) were investigated. Fresh weight production of the three lettuce varieties decreased with increasing EC level of the nutrient solution. The mineral composition of lettuce plants was influenced with different EC levels and the varieties used. This study suggested that Paris Island is the best variety in terms of quality and quantity production under hydroponic system.


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Title Electrical conductivity effect on growth and mineral composition of lettuce plants in hydroponic system
Authors Ayman Abou-Hadid ; Abd-Elmoniem, E. M.; EL-Shinawy, Mohamed ; Abou-Elsoud M.
Issue Date 1-Dec-1996
Journal Acta Horticulturae 
Volume 434
Start page 59
End page 66
ISBN [9789066059184]
ISSN 05677572
DOI 10.17660/ActaHortic.1996.434.6
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-68549104385

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