Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

Effect of nitrogen and water coupling on growth characteristics and yield quality of flue-cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)

Author(s):

Shao Xiaohou ^{1, 2}*, Kwizera Chantal ^{1, 2}, M. M. Hou ^{1, 2}, L. H. Chen ^{1, 2}, Y. F. Wang ³

Recieved Date: 2012-07-06, Accepted Date: 2012-09-30

Abstract:

Lysimeter experiments were conducted to study the growth and yield quality of flue-cured tobacco plant treated by different rates of nitrogen fertilizers and irrigation water coupling. Three control treatments were set as check. The results showed that chemical fertilizers had a significant effect on the growth characteristics and yield quality of flue-cured tobacco compared to the control treatment. The nitrogen fertilizers at 120 kg hm^-2 combined with 800 mm irrigation water enhanced significantly the plant height and stem girth per plant. Also, it increased the dry matter accumulation and remarkably improved the overall quality and quantity of flue-cured tobacco yield. Likewise, nitrogen fertilizers and water coupling increased chlorophyll content significantly, with better effect at 120 kg hm^-2 with 800 mm irrigation water. This suggested T8 (nitrogen fertilizers at 120 kg hm^-2 combined with 800 mm irrigation water) as the best one in improving plant growth and yield quality of flue-cured tobacco. 

Keywords:

Nitrogen fertilizer, water, flue-cured tobacco, plant growth characteristics, plant yield

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Journal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2012
Volume: 10
Issue: 3&4
Category: Environment
Pages: 1096-1099

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