Effect of phosphite-phosphate interaction on growth and quality of hydroponic lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science

Volumn 172, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 378-384

  Thao, Hoang Thi Bich ^a   Yamakawa, Takeo ^a   Shibata, Katsuhiro ^a  

^a KYUSHU UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Ascorbate; Phosphate phosphite interaction; Phosphorus; Plant growth; Quality

Indexed keywords

LACTUCA; LACTUCA SATIVA;

EID: 67650118805     PISSN: 14368730     EISSN: 15222624     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/jpln.200800192     Document Type: Article

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