Journals / Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi / 2022 / Cilt: 27 - Sayı: 1
Effect of nitrogen and boron fertilization on nutrient concentrations of red beet during storage
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- 115–124
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Abstract
Aims: In this study, the effects of nitrogen and boron fertilization on mineral element concentrations of red beet under storage conditions were investigated.Methods and Results: The trial was conducted in Ankara in 2020 and established in a randomized block design with three replications. After harvest, samples were stored at 4°C temperature and 95 ± 2% relative humidity for three months. Changes in mineral element concentrations of stored samples were determined in monthly intervals. According to the results, storage period and fertilization interaction had a significant effect on nitrogen, potassium, iron and copper concentrations. The calcium, zinc, and boron concentrations were affected by storage period. Individiual fertilization effect was only found significant on manganese and boron concentrations. Storage period, fertilization or their interaction did not have an effect on phosphorus and magnesium concentrations of red beet.Conclusions: The impacts of the nitrogen and boron fertilizers together in red beet cultivation showed differences in macro and micro element contents with the extension of the storage period. Compared to the red beets grown without fertilization (traditional methods), the effects of fertilization on nutrient change of red beets during the storage period have been clearly demonstrated. Therefore, it can be stated that the effect of fertilization also plays an important role during storage period.Significance and Impact of the Study: Red beet has become a popular vegetable in recent years due to its bioactive substances. Pre-harvest factors (cultivar, fertilization, climate, soil conditions, cultivation techniques etc.) and post-harvest storage conditions are effective on mineral element concentrations in vegetables. This research shows the effectiveness of nitrogen and boron fertilization on macro and micronutrient content in red beet during the storage period and gives direction to future studies.
Özet
Amaç: Bu araştırmada azot ve bor gübrelemesinin kırmızı pancarın depolama koşullarındaki besin elementi konsantrasyonlarına etkisi incelenmiştir.