Plant nutrients are chemical elements necessary for plant growth and its metabolism. The
external application of mineral nutrients modifies as well as regulates the physiological …

The proper use of potassium fertilizer can stimulate a significant yield increase. However,
the application of excessively high rates of potassium can reduce the availability of soil …

In rainy locations, sweet cherry is cultivated under plastic covers, which are useful to prevent
fruit cracking but decrease cherry quality such as firmness and acidity. Here we evaluate the …

El modelo agrícola de la Revolución Verde ha conducido a la degradación paulatina de los
suelos, lo cual está motivado por los impactos que causa, entre los que destaca el uso …

In the potassium (K) cycle, inputs encompass all K sources that move into a given volume of
soil. These inputs may include atmospheric deposition, irrigation water, runoff, erosion, as …

Water and fertilization management are the main concerns of farmers in order to achieve an
economic yield and high fruit quality. This study evaluates conventional farmer's fertilization …

The rapid ripening and fruit size are two important factors, which significantly influence the
economy and marketability of apricot. Generally, the postharvest quality of fresh crops …

The metabolic processes involved in fig production are influenced by macro-and
micronutrients supply to the trees during the growing season. Potassium is an essential …

This is the first report to study the impacts of potassium sources on apricot fruit yield, quality
and storability as a preharvest foliar application. Five sources of potassium (K-humate, K …

Fruit color is a decisive factor in consumers' preference. The bright red color of litchi fruit is
associated with its high anthocyanin; however, poor fruit coloration is a major obstacle in …