Deficit irrigation from ebb and flow system effective for poinsettia
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 10:31
in Physics & Chemistry
As supplies of high-quality irrigation water become more limited, horticultural production operations are looking for alternative systems that can reduce water needs while ensuring healthy plants. A new study (HortScience, April 2016) of an "ebb and flow" subirrigation system, suggests that the method can be effective for controlling plant height and helping to alleviate salt stress in poinsettia, an ornamental known for its salt sensitivity.