Research Article

Reduction of Lime-Based Iron Chlorosis in Apple Trees

Volume: 12 Number: 1 July 11, 2023
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Reduction of Lime-Based Iron Chlorosis in Apple Trees

Abstract

Objective: This study was conductud with the aim of determining the effects of different applications (Fe fertilizers, K-Humate, and sulfur) on shoot length, active and total Fe, chlorophyll a, b, and a+b, fruit Fe concentration, yield efficiency, and yield of apple. Materials and Methods: In the study, which was conducted in 4 replications according to trial pattern of chance blocks in an apple orchard with a lot of lime and alkaline reactions,13 applications (Control, FeSO4.7H2O (19% Fe), Elemental S, FeSO4.7H2O + Elemental S, K-Humate, FeSO4.7H2O + K-Humate, Fe-EDTA (%13 Fe), Fe-DTPA (%6 Fe), Fe-HBED (%6 Fe), Fe-EDDHA (o-o:2.2) (%6 Fe), Fe-EDDHA (o-o:3.5) (%6 Fe), Fe-EDDHA (o-o:4.8) (%6 Fe), and Fe-EDDHA (o-o:5.25) (%6 Fe)]. Results: As a result of the study, the effects of the applications on the investigated parameters were found to be statistically significant, and the maximum effect was determined by FeSO4.7H2O+K-Humate and Fe-EDDHA (o-o: 5.25) applications. Since there is no difference between these applications, Fe-EDDHA (o-o: 5.25) or Fe-chelate fertilizers can be used instead of FeSO4.7H2O+K-Humat. Conclusion: In addition, it has been determined that iron intake by plants increased as ortho-ortho isomer ratios increase in Fe-chelate fertilizers. It has been determined that applying Fe-EDDHA (o-o: 5.25), one of the Fe-chelate fertilizers, is more effective than other applications in reducing and eliminating chlorosis in calcareous soils.

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Supporting Institution

Selçuk Üniversitesi

Project Number

17201016

Thanks

It was supported by Selcuk University-Scientific Research Projects Coordinatorship (Project No: 17201016) and thank you for their support. Authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Botany , Agricultural Engineering , Soil Sciences and Ecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 11, 2023

Submission Date

March 11, 2023

Acceptance Date

June 14, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 12 Number: 1

APA
Korkmaz, A., Gökmen Yılmaz, F., Harmankaya, M., & Gezgin, S. (2023). Reduction of Lime-Based Iron Chlorosis in Apple Trees. Akademik Ziraat Dergisi, 12(1), 127-134. https://doi.org/10.29278/azd.1263559

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