Effect
Increased drought stress tolerance
Decreased produce quality
BasfoliarSi treated geranium, cv. Dark Lorena Salmon, grown under periodic drought stress had a no significant increase in stomatal conductance during drought, no difference in plant diameter, no difference in plant height, and no difference in number of flowers before, during and after the periodic drought stess, and had a no significant decrease in fresh and dry weight, and a no significant decrease in root developement score 1 month after recovery from the periodic drought stress compared to the untreated stress control.
Trial details
indoor, greenhouse, grown in pots in substrate for bedding plants, periodic drought stress
Belgium
Crop
Geranium, Pelargonium zonale
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
