Characteristics of fertilizer uptake and biodistribution in strawberry plants in two Japanese cultivars in hydroponic culture. Issue 3 (3rd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ikegaya, Atsushi; Kawata, Tomoaki; Ikari, Toru; Emoto, Yuji; Sato, Yosuke; Takeuchi, Takashi; Ito, Seiko; Arai, Eiko
• Is Part Of: Soil science and plant nutrition. Volume 66:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 449
• Page End: 457
• Publication Date: 2020-05-03
• Subjects: Strawberry -- nutrient solution -- biodistribution -- Benihoppe -- Kirapika; Soil science -- Periodicals; Plants -- Nutrition -- Periodicals; 631.4
• DOI: 10.1080/00380768.2020.1766938
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0038-0768

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The fertilizer absorption characteristics of strawberries are not clear, although appropriate fertilization is definitely necessary to ensure produce quality and quantity. This study aimed to determine the amounts of macro- and micronutrients absorbed during cultivation of strawberries and their biodistribution and utilization in the plant body. We cultivated Japanese strawberries 'Benihoppe' and 'Kirapika' in small hydroponic equipment containing a nutrient solution and determined the amounts of N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, B, Zn, Cu, and Mo absorbed during and at the end of cultivation. The results revealed the adsorption levels of these elements during the cultivation period. The nutrient concentrations varied greatly among plant organs. In particular, P and B accumulated at high levels in the leaves and stem, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Zn, and Cu accumulated in the crown, and N, Fe, and Mo accumulated in the roots. In addition, the uptake levels of N, P, K, Mg, Mn, Zn, and Cu differed between Benihoppe and Kirapika. Our results provide useful information for determining fertilizer application rates in strawberry cultivation.