Effect
Increased drought stress tolerance
No effect on produce quality
Decreased growth
BasfoliarSi treated Cordyline australis, cv. ‘Redstar’, had no difference in stomatal conductance and a no significant reduced plant length growth during and just after the periodic drought stress and had no difference in plant height, and a significant decreased fresh weight and root development score one month after recovery from periodic drought compared to the untreated stress control.
Trial details
indoor, greenhouse, grown in pots in indoor ornamental substrate, periodic drought stress
Belgium
Crop
Cabbage palm, Cordyline australis
Trial application
Method
Foliar spray
Timing
First application 2 weeks before the periodic drought period, followed by a second application 2-3 days bore the periodic drought period
Rate
5 mL/L
2024
Annual trial report Viaverda
Crop group
