Effects of soil pH on four field-grown nursery crops

Four woody nursery crops were grown for 3 years (1981–1983) in plots with varying pH levels. Greater growth of ‘Compacta’ Japanese holly and Foster's holly occurred in 1981 and 1982 at lower pH levels (4.1–5.8). However, Mn phytotoxic symptoms appeared on ‘Compacta’ Japanese holly dunng the fal...

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Published in:Journal of environmental horticulture 1985-09, Vol.3 (3), p.136-139
Main Authors: Gilliam, C.H, Eason, J.T, Evans, C.E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CHIMIE DU SOL
DEFICIENCY DISEASES
ENFERMEDADES CARENCIALES
ILEX
ILEX CRENATA
INDEXES OF NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY
MALADIE DE CARENCE
QUIMICA DEL SUELO
SOIL CHEMISTRY
TAXUS
TAXUS CUSPIDATA
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Summary:Four woody nursery crops were grown for 3 years (1981–1983) in plots with varying pH levels. Greater growth of ‘Compacta’ Japanese holly and Foster's holly occurred in 1981 and 1982 at lower pH levels (4.1–5.8). However, Mn phytotoxic symptoms appeared on ‘Compacta’ Japanese holly dunng the fall of 1982. Foliar Mn levels of all 4 species exceeded 2500 ppm when grown at the lowest pH level, with the exception of Foster's holly in 1983. Growth of ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ holly was not affected by pH, while Taxus growth was enhanced in 1983 at the higher pH levels (4.7–5.9). Foliar nutrient concentration trends were similar among the 4 crops.
ISSN:0738-2898
2573-5586
DOI:10.24266/0738-2898-3.3.136