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Ozone toxicity in tomato as modified by phosphorus nutrition

Journal Article · · Phytopathology; (United States)
Ozone phytotoxicity in Rutgers tomato increased with increase in phosphorus supply, and hence with the phosphorus content of tomato foliage. Exposure to ozone was followed by increased foliar contents of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and total nitrogen at all levels of phosphorus applied and a decrease in tottal carbohydrate and starch content in the foliage of low phosphorus plants. It is suggested that the carbohydrate reserve accumulated in phosphorus-deficient plants may partially explain the resistance of such plants to ozonation. 11 references, 3 figures, 4 tables.
Research Organization:
Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, NJ
OSTI ID:
5873471
Journal Information:
Phytopathology; (United States), Journal Name: Phytopathology; (United States) Vol. 60:10; ISSN PHYTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English