The Effect of Flushing on the Nitrate Content and Postharvest Quality of Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L. Var. <i>Acephala</i>) and Rocket (<i>Eruca sativa</i> Mill.) Grown in a Vertical Farm

Hydroponics is the most widely used technique in closed cultivation environments, and this system is often used for the cultivation of baby leaf vegetables. These species can accumulate high levels of nitrates; for this reason, the control of growing conditions is a crucial factor for limiting their...

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Published in:Horticulturae
Main Authors: Davide Guffanti, Giacomo Cocetta, Benjamin M. Franchetti, Antonio Ferrante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/7/604