The Effect of Different Food Solutions on the Qualitative and Physiological Characteristics of two Varieties of Pepper

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 1. Graduated from Tabriz University, Department of Horticultural Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran.

2 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz

3 PhD Student in Production and Post-Harvest Physiology of Medicinal Plants, Department of ‎Horticultural Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.‎

4 University of Tabriz

10.22034/saps.2023.55214.2988

Abstract

Background & Objective: The aim of the research is to investigate suitable food solutions to obtain suitable quality and suitable physiological characteristics. Therefore, in this research, the effect of different nutrient solutions on some physiological characteristics as well as the qualitative characteristics of two pepper varieties (Dimaz and Californiawander) under hydroponic conditions was investigated.
Methods & Materials: In this experiment, the effect of four types of nutrient solutions (Hoagland 1, Hoagland 2, England and Knop) with 3 replications on two cultivars (Dimaz and Californiawander) was investigated as a factorial experiment in the form of a randomized complete block design. Traits related to physiological characteristics (chlorophyll index, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium leaf concentration) and quality traits of pepper fruit (fruit length and diameter, TSS, fruit EC, titratable acidity and vitamin C) were investigated.
Results: According to the results, it can be said that Dimaz cultivar has the highest total soluble solids (TSS) and pH. The highest chlorophyll index (49.5 spad units) was obtained in Hoagland 1 treatment. The effect of treatments and cultivars on leaf nitrogen concentration was significant, so that the highest amount of nitrogen in the treatment combination of Dimaz variety with Hoagland 1 (3.2 mg/g DLW) and Hoagland 2 (1.3 mg/g DLW) and Californiawander variety with Hoagland 2 (3.15 mg/g DLW) was observed. .
Conclusion: According to the results, England nutrient solution with a favorable effect on some qualitative characteristics was introduced as the most suitable nutrient solution for pepper cultivation in our experiment.

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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

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Available Online from 19 January 2025

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