Naslov
Influence of Foliar Fertilization on Yield of Basil (O. basilicum L.) Cultivars

Autori
Carović-Stanko, Klaudija ; Petek, Marko ; Grdiša, Martina ; Karažija, Tomislav ; Kolak, Ivan ; Šatović, Zlatko

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Abstracts, Volume I / Rallo, Luis ; de la Rosa, Raul ; Monteiro, Antonio ; de Oliveira, Pedro Bras - Lisabon, 2010, 250-250

Skup
28th International Horticultural Congress

Mjesto i datum
Lisabon, Portugal, 22.08.2010. - 27.08.2010

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
basil; foliar fertilization; yield

Sažetak
Ocimum basilicum L. is the most commercial species in the genus Ocimum and within the species there are six main botanical varieties and cultivars: var. basilicum 'Genovese', var. basilicum 'Sweet Basil', var. difforme, var. purpurascens, 'Dark Opal' and var. thyrsiflorum. Application of micronutrients, as supplements to macroelements, has been reported to have significant effects on herb yield and oil contents of different medicinal and aromatic plants. The aim of the current study was to determine the influence of different foliar fertilization treatments on yield of five O. basilicum cultivars (var. basilicum 'Genovese', var. difforme, var. purpurascens, 'Dark Opal' and var. minimum 'Bush Basil'). The field trial was carried out using a split-plot design with three replications. Four treatments included: control, Drin (2 x 1 ml/l), Boron (2 x 1.75 g/l) and Zinc (2 x 1.25 g/l). The treatments were applied at both 15 and 5 days before full bloom. As expected, cultivars showed significant differences in plant height, number of branches and yield (fresh and dry matter). However, no significant differences were observed among fertilization treatments in any of analyzed traits. Comparative analyses concerning influences of different treatments on essential oil yield and composition of basil cultivars are in progress.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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