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V A Targino1, T J Dias1, V F O Sousa2
1Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, PB, Brasil.
Brazilian Journal of Biology = Revista Brasleira De Biologia
|February 4, 2026
Summary
Nitrogen fertilization significantly impacts radish growth. Urea at 15 kg/ha is the most effective for enhancing radish yield and development, optimizing nutrient use and reducing environmental impact.
Area of Science:
- Agronomy
- Plant Physiology
- Soil Science
Background:
- Radish (Raphanus sativus) is a nutrient-rich tuberous vegetable suitable for crop rotation.
- Optimizing nitrogen (N) fertilization is crucial for radish development, minimizing leaching losses, environmental damage, and production costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effects of different nitrogen (N) sources and doses on radish growth and physiology.
- To determine the optimal N fertilization strategy for maximizing radish yield and quality.
Main Methods:
- A greenhouse experiment utilized a randomized block design with a 2x5 factorial arrangement.
- Treatments included two N sources (urea and ammonium sulfate) and five doses (0, 15, 30, 45, 60 kg N/ha).
- Evaluated parameters included plant height, biomass, leaf area, gas exchange, chlorophyll content, and fluorescence.
Main Results:
- Nitrogen sources and doses positively influenced radish growth.
- Urea application showed greater efficiency in promoting plant growth and chlorophyll indices (chlorophyll a and total chlorophyll).
- Fertilization with 15 kg N/ha of urea yielded the most significant increase in radish growth and production.
Conclusions:
- Urea is a more effective nitrogen source for radish cultivation compared to ammonium sulfate.
- An application rate of 15 kg N/ha of urea is recommended for optimal radish growth and yield.
- Strategic nitrogen fertilization can enhance radish productivity while mitigating environmental risks.
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