Effect
Increased drought stress tolerance
No effect on produce quality
Basfoliar Si treated potted rose had no difference in stomatal conductance, a significant decrease in wilting degree, no difference in plant length growth, a no significant increase in flowering degree, before, during and just after the periodic drought stress and had no difference in plant height and fresh weight and a no significant decreased 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
Potted rose, Rosa spp.
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
