Application of photo‐selective films to manipulate wavelength of transmitted radiation and photosynthate composition in red beet (Beta vulgaris var. conditiva Alef.)

Abstract

Red beet showed a strong plasticity in its adaptation to light availability. Some macronutrients (fiber, sugars, minerals) can be concentrated in roots by modifying the amount and quality of the light, principally with GREEN photo-selective films.

Water stress effects on growth, yield and quality traits of red beet

“…Interestingly, the induction of water stress seemed to lead to an increase in fiber accumulation for all its fractions in accordance with Lee et al (2007). In red beet an increase in fiber accumulation has also been observed under severe light reduction (Stagnari et al, 2013). The role of red beet fiber as an anticancer food has been investigated and a pronounced hypocholesterolemic effect was found (Bobek et al, 2000).…”

Shading and nitrogen management affect quality, safety and yield of greenhouse-grown leaf lettuce

“…conditiva Alef. storage roots (Stagnari et al, 2014) and in lettuce leaves (Galieni et al, 2015) are reduced as well as the anthocyanin concentrations in red lettuce (Kleinhenz et al, 2003). Radiation also acts through the enhancement of nitrate reductase activity, thus decreasing nitrate content in plants (Lillo, 1994).…”

Challenges and Prospects for Building Resilient Disease Management Strategies and Tactics for the New York Table Beet Industry

“…In most crops, green leaf area is strongly correlated with carbohydrate production and may therefore be important in ensuring roots reach adequate size [23]. These relationships have been explored in table beet and used to model relationships between water availability, light interception, chlorophyll concentration, and photosynthetically active radiation [22,24,25].…”