The effect of potassium silicate on the chemical parameters of Prunus armeniaca c.v Qaisi seedlings irrigated with salty water
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Abstract
Current study was carried out to examine the effect of spraying the vegetative parts of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) c.v Qaisi seedlings with potassium silicate, irrigated with salty water and their interaction on chemical growth parameters. Seedlings were sprayed with three concentrations of potassium silicate (0, 1, and 2 ml.L-1) during 2022 season and irrigated with three levels of salty water (1.5, 2 and 2.5 dsm-1). Results showed that treated apricot seedlings with potassium silicate that irrigated by salty water was affected leaves content of chlorophyll, carbohydrates, proline and the percentage of mineral elements (N, P, K, Si). The outcomes of current study indicated that using studied factors was improved the vegetative growth of seedlings and the readiness of the important nutritional elements which will be reflected on the quality of apricot fruits.