Experimental investigation of wicking bed irrigation using shallow-rooted crops grown under glasshouse conditions
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DOI: 10.1007/s00271-019-00651-5
Abstract: Growing crops in cities is challenging due to many factors including space restrictions, busy lifestyles, cost and availability of water. Wicking beds (WBs) have been identified as a simple, potentially water- and labour-efficient irrigation method… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; experimental investigation; glasshouse; investigation wicking ... See more keywords
Evaluation of watermelon genotypes against bud necrosis disease caused by a distinct watermelon bud necrosis orthotospovirus under field and glasshouse conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2018.01.011
Abstract: Abstract Bud necrosis disease (BND) caused by watermelon bud necrosis orthotospovirus (WBNV), has emerged a major deterrent in watermelon cultivation in Indian subcontinent. In the present study, identification of resistance source against WBNV under field… read more here.
Keywords: bud necrosis; watermelon; field; glasshouse ... See more keywords
Phenotypic variation in photosynthetic traits in wheat grown under field versus glasshouse conditions
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DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erac096
Abstract: Abstract Recognition of the untapped potential of photosynthesis to improve crop yields has spurred research to identify targets for breeding. The CO2-fixing enzyme Rubisco is characterized by a number of inefficiencies, and frequently limits carbon… read more here.
Keywords: wheat; wheat lines; grown plants; field ... See more keywords