Differential Metabolic Responses of Lettuce Grown in Soil, Substrate and Hydroponic Cultivation Systems under NH₄⁺/NO₃^- Application.

ABSTRACT: Nitrogen (N) is an essential element for plant growth and development. The application of a balanced and optimal amount of N is required for sustainable plant yield. For this, different N sources and forms are used, that including ammonium (NH₄⁺) and nitrate (NO₃^-). These are the main sources for N uptake by plants where NH₄⁺/NO₃^- ratios have a significant effect on the biomass, quality and metabolites composition of lettuce grown in soil, substrate and hydroponic cultivation systems. A limited supply of N resulted in the reduction in the biomass, quality and overall yield of lettuce. Additionally, different types of metabolites were produced with varying concentrations of N sources and can be used as m

SUBMITTER: Hameed MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9143640 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature