Articles
Effect of biostimulants on nutrient contents of Duke blueberries
Article number
1444_30
Pages
225 – 232
Language
English
Abstract
The aim of this field experiment was to evaluate the impact of biostimulants (mycorrhiza; algae biostimulant; Chitosan; chitosan + Ascophylum nodosum; chitosan + Ascophylum nodosum + algae biostimulant (NPK+TE) + mycorrhiza and control) on the nutritional composition of ‘Duke’ blueberries. at three distinct harvest stages.
Kosovo’s favorable agro-climatic conditions have historically supported high-quality agricultural production.
However, the recent effects of climate change have led to an increased adoption of biostimulants within the local blueberry industry.
This adoption aims to address changing climate conditions, enhance yields, and increase the resilience of blueberries against environmental stressors.
The experiment was conducted in the Vushtrria region on a 6-ha blueberry orchard, utilizing a nested experimental design.
The results showed that biostimulants, particularly mycorrhiza, can have a positive impact on the nutritional quality of ‘Duke’ cultivar blueberries across various harvest stages.
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed significant differences in the levels of P, K, Ca, Mg, B, Cu, Fe, and Zn among the various treatments.
Additionally, variations were observed in pH levels, brix, dry matter content, acidity, and vitamin C content.
Among all treatments, mycorrhiza demonstrated the most prominent positive effect on the nutritional composition of Duke cv. blueberries.
Kosovo’s favorable agro-climatic conditions have historically supported high-quality agricultural production.
However, the recent effects of climate change have led to an increased adoption of biostimulants within the local blueberry industry.
This adoption aims to address changing climate conditions, enhance yields, and increase the resilience of blueberries against environmental stressors.
The experiment was conducted in the Vushtrria region on a 6-ha blueberry orchard, utilizing a nested experimental design.
The results showed that biostimulants, particularly mycorrhiza, can have a positive impact on the nutritional quality of ‘Duke’ cultivar blueberries across various harvest stages.
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed significant differences in the levels of P, K, Ca, Mg, B, Cu, Fe, and Zn among the various treatments.
Additionally, variations were observed in pH levels, brix, dry matter content, acidity, and vitamin C content.
Among all treatments, mycorrhiza demonstrated the most prominent positive effect on the nutritional composition of Duke cv. blueberries.
Authors
V. Krasniqi, L. Lepaja, V. Avdiu, L. Ibishi, K. Lepaja
Keywords
mycorrhiza, algae biostimulant, chitosan, Ascophylum nodosum
Groups involved
- Division Vine and Berry Fruits
- Division Plant-Environment Interactions in Field Systems
- Division Horticulture for Human Health
- Working Group Vaccinium Species and Management
- Working Group Rubus and Ribes Species and Management
- Working Group Kiwifruit Culture and Management
- Working Group Strawberry Culture and Management
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