Effect of the NH4+:NO3- Ratio on Net Photosynthesis of Carnation1
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- 1 September 1974
- journal article
- Published by American Society for Horticultural Science in Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science
- Vol. 99 (5) , 420-424
- https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.99.5.420
Abstract
Productivity of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.), was increased to levels attained by C4 plants, such as corn, by adjusting the ratio of ammonium to nitrate N supplied to seasonal solar radiation levels. During periods of low solar radiation, the optimum ratio was one third ammonium and two thirds nitrate N. During periods of highest solar radiation, 100% nitrate was best. At high radiant intensity, reduction of nitrate N in carnation, a C3 plant, apparently increased net CO2 assimilation (growth) by decreasing photorespiration. Nitrate reduction served as an alternate sink for excess photosynthetic energy.Keywords
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