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- Title
Preharvest iodine sprays at high rates are more effective in biofortification of apples than soil application.
- Authors
Wójcik, Paweł; Wójcik, Marzena
- Abstract
Aim: Agronomic biofortification of fruit with iodine (I) has become an innovative approach in contemporary agriculture. In this study, we evaluated the influence of soil- and foliar I applications on absorption of this nutrient by apple (Malus domestica Borth.) trees, as well as on growth and yield responses of the plants. Methods: In 2018–2019, 'Red Jonaprince' apple trees, grown on sandy loam soil, were treated with potassium iodide (KI) or K-iodate (KIO3) through soil application (at a rate of 4 kg, 8 kg or 12 kg I ha−1) or preharvest sprays (at a rate of 0.5 kg, 1 kg or 1.5 kg I ha−1). Results: The I sprays increased apple I contents to the targeted range of 50–100 µg 100 g−1 fresh weight and even to the recommended daily intake of I for adults (the KI sprays at rates of 1 kg and 1.5 kg I ha−1). Although the I sprays caused leaf injuries, they did not affect tree growth and yield. However, the spray of KI and KIO3 at the highest rate decreased the soluble solid concentration in fruit. For soil-supplied trees with I, an increase in apple I concentration was found only in the first year of the study. Conclusions: Apple tree is a suitable target plant for agronomic I biofortification, and from the economic point of view, the spray of KI or KIO3 at a rate of 0.5 kg I ha−1 should be recommended in orchards.
- Subjects
BIOFORTIFICATION; SANDY loam soils; IODINE; POTASSIUM iodide; TREE growth; SOILS; APPLES
- Publication
Plant & Soil, 2021, Vol 465, Issue 1/2, p317
- ISSN
0032-079X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11104-021-04992-z