Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science · 1979 · 14 citations · 0 references
EngineeringBotanyBiochemistryNatural SciencesAgricultural EconomicsFicus Benjamina L.1Carbohydrate LevelsPlant NutritionCrop PhysiologyCarbohydrate ProductionPhotosynthesisAbstract Increasing ShadePlant PhysiologyPlant MetabolismFicus Benjamina Leaves
Abstract Increasing shade decreased carbohydrate levels in Ficus benjamina leaves and roots during production. Increased shade during production decreased root carbohydrate during the interior holding phase and increased fertilizer during production increased root carbohydrate. Root and shoot carbohydrate was reduced during holding. Results of all variables correlated with keeping qualities.