Many studies have shown the effects of boron (B) application on various crops; however, results on roses are scarce. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of B on the production and quality of roses (Rosa hybrida Shiny Terrazza®) under controlled conditions. Treatments consisted of five rates of B (0, 1, 4, 8 and 16 mg kg-1) applied in the substrate in a randomized block design with five replicates. We evaluated the cycle; number of flowers per […]

The use of Si in the cultivation of pot-grown ornamental species in greenhouse has increased the output and quality of the final product. The objective of this study was to evaluate yield and nutrient uptake of two rose cultivars grown in pots under Si application to the substrate. The treatments, arranged in a 2 x 5 factorial design, consisted of two rose cultivars (Yellow Terrazza® and Red White Terrazza®) and five Si doses (0.0; 0.25; 0.50; 0.75 e 1.00 g […]

In the best cultivation methods of orchids, in particular of the genus Phalaenopsis, liming is a common practice. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of lime rates (0.0; 1.0; 2.0; 3.0; 4.0; and 5.0 g dm-3 of substrate) applied to the cultivation substrate (xaxim) on the growth of Epidendrum ibaguense seedlings. In a greenhouse, 1-L plastic pots filled with 0.8 dm3 of xaxim were irrigated such that no leachate was lost during the experiment. N, P, K, Ca, Mg, […]