Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science · 1992 · 36 citations · 1 references
AgricultureAgronomyPlant SciencesCrop ProductionNutrient ManagementSoil FertilityCrop NutritionFertilizer ManagementFertilizer SourcesPhosphorus NutritionPlant Nutrition ManagementSoil-plant Nutrient RelationsEssential Oil CropsFertilizationFertilization ManagementNutrient-rich SoilsPhosphorus RequirementPlant Spacing EffectsSoil Resource UtilizationYield Per Unit Area
Abstract Thyme ( Thymus vulgaris L.) plants were spaced at 15, 30 or 45 cm distances in a clay‐loamy soil. They received different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, besides a constant level of potassium. The results showed, that the wider spacing promoted the growth and production of herb and oil per plant, however dense cultivation significantly increased the yields of herb and oil per unit area. In all cases, the applied fertilization treatments significantly increased the productivity per unit area. Dense cultivation accompanied with higher levels of fertilization proved to be very usefull. The essential oil content was not influenced by either the plant spacing or fertilization treatments applied in this study.
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