Organic Carrot (<i>Daucus carota</i> L.) Production Has an Advantage over Conventional in Quantity as Well as in Quality

Organic Carrot (<i>Daucus carota</i> L.) Production Has an Advantage over Conventional in Quantity as Well as in Quality

Organic production is one of the fastest growing food sectors globally. However, average yield in organic vegetable production is up to 33% lower than in conventional production. This difference could be due to higher fertilization rates in conventional, compared to organic, farming. We aimed to com...

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Main Authors: Ingrid Bender, Liina Edesi, Inga Hiiesalu, Anne Ingver, Tanel Kaart, Hedi Kaldmäe, Tiina Talve, Ilmar Tamm, Anne Luik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
carrot
organic and conventional yield
nitrate
vitamin C
total sugars
dry matter
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/9/1420

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