STUDIES ON THE EFFECTS OF DELTA MIX^TM AND ORGANIC MATTER ON GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF BEAN PLANTS GROWN UNDER CALCAREOUS SOIL CONDITIONS

Field experiments were carried out during two successive autumn and spring seasons (1996–1997) to study the response of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) var.
Giza 3 to Delta mix^™ on growth and productivity under calcareous soil conditions.
Seeds were sown on two dates (1^st September 1996 and 21^st February 1997). Delta mix^™ (DM) was applied before planting at concentrations of 0, 100, 150 and 200 kg/feddan.

Plant growth parameters such as plant height, number of leaves, number of shoots and fresh and dry weight were recorded.
Pod quality was estimated by measuring percentage fibre and protein, and total carbohydrate content.
The results obtained showed that plant height, number of leaves and number of shoots were significantly changed by the different rates of Delta mix^TM and different levels of organic matter and chemical fertilization rates.
Chemical analysis of pods showed significant differences for percentages of N, P, K, fiber %, protein % and total carbohydrate content when plants were treated with Delta mix^™ It can be concluded that using Delta mix^TM produced more vigorous plants and pods with higher N, P, K, protein and carbohydrate content.
Giza 3 variety showed better growth with higher quality of pods in response to Delta mix^TM applications under calcareous soil conditions.

International Symposium Greenhouse Management for Better Yield & Quality in Mild Winter Climates

S.M. Singer, O.M. Sawan, M.M. Abdel-Mouty, S.R. Salman

Leguminosae, Phaseolus vulgaris, snap bean, Delta mix^TM, organic matter, calcareous soil

https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.1999.491.37