April 2016

Effect of silicon application on roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) grown in a Vertisol in Egypt

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is an important tropical and subtropical crop, because of its multi uses in the medicinal purposes as well as food industries. A plot experiment was conducted in a Vertisol in Egypt over two sequential seasons (2013 and 2014) to assess the effect of silicon (Si) fertilization on roselle growth and yield. Specific growth characteristics measured were: plant heights, branching, and leaves;...

Author(s): Mohammed A. Abdelkader, Mostafa A. Ibrahim and Lee C. Burras