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Effects of hydrophilic polymer on the survival of bottonwood (Conocarpus erectus) seedlings grown under drought stress
Author(s): A. I. Al-Humaid
Month: Dec
Year: 2005
Publication Type: Article
Journal: European Journal of Horticultural Science
Journal Link: http://www.ejhs.de/
Volume: 70
Issue: 6
Pages: 283-288
Article Topic(s): Restoration, Stress, Water
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Conocarpus erectus (Button mangrove),
Abstract
Treating sandy soil with a hydrogel (Stockosorb K-400) decreased seedling water loss and increased survival times under drought stress.Suggested Citation
A. I. Al-Humaid. "Effects of hydrophilic polymer on the survival of bottonwood (Conocarpus erectus) seedlings grown under drought stress." European Journal of Horticultural Science 70.6 (2005): 283-288.Go back