Root-applied glycinebetaine controls nitrate content and edible quality of lettuce in continuous commercial hydroponic greenhouse production

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) may accumulate high amounts of nitrate NO3− in hydroponic cultivation, such as in the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) system. The NFT system is a commonly used hydroponic cultivation method in which a thin layer of nutrient solution flows continuously over the roots and is...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Main Authors:	Jenni Uusitupa, Minnamari Edelmann, Ilkka Simpura, Kari Jokinen, Pirjo S. A. Mäkelä
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Subjects:	Lactuca sativa L. minerals amino acids NFT-cultivation fertigation
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1125456/full