Effect of Fertilizers on the Sapogenin Yields of Dioscorea composita in Puerto Rico

Autor:	Héctor J. Cruzado, Herminio Delpín, Franklin W. Martin
Rok vydání:	2022
Předmět:	Animal Science and Zoology Agronomy and Crop Science
Zdroj:	The Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 49:254-258
ISSN:	2308-1759 0041-994X
DOI:	10.46429/jaupr.v49i2.13024
Popis:	Seedlings of Dioscorea composita were treated with various combinations of ammonium sulfate, superphosphate, and potassium sulfate over a 3-year period. The tubers of the resulting plantings were tested for sapogenin content. Complete fertilization increased the sapogenin yields significantly as compared with an untreated control. Incomplete combinations or single-nutrient treatments did not significantly increase yields and, in some cases, decreased them. Yield increases were associated with increased fresh and dry weight. Although no significant effects of fertility on percentage of sapogenin were found, tubers in unfertilized plots contained the highest sapogenin in percentage.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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