Effects of Potassium Levels on Plant Growth, Accumulation and Distribution of Carbon, and Nitrate Metabolism in Apple Dwarf Rootstock Seedlings

Nitrogen (N) is one of the most required mineral elements for plant growth, and potassium (K) plays a vital role in nitrogen metabolism, both elements being widely applied as fertilizers in agricultural production. However, the exact relationship between K and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) remains u...

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Main Authors: Xinxiang Xu, Xin Du, Fen Wang, Jianchuan Sha, Qian Chen, Ge Tian, Zhanling Zhu, Shunfeng Ge, Yuanmao Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
NUE
15N
13C
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2020.00904/full