Investigation of the Effect of Sulfonated Silicon Nutrient Solution With Elemental Sulfur S-8 on Agronomic Traits of New Potato Cultivars

Abstract

This objective of this study is to optimize the farm management for improving tuber yield per unit area and improving the quality of potato tubers, which can play an effective role in ensuring food security. One of the most important factors in improving the quantity and quality of the product is the proper application of agricultural inputs such as nutrition and nutrient solution. In this study, the effect of sulfonated silicon nutrient solution with S-8 elemental sulfur on new potato cultivars was investigated in Ardabil Potato Research Station during 2021. This study was performed based on factorial experimental design in three replications. The first factor includes the use of nutrient solution in four levels: (1) spraying with a dose of 3 liter nutrient solution in 1000 liters of water in tuberization start, tuberization and tubers bulking stages; (2) treating with 2 kg per 200 liters of water per hectare in first, third, fifth and seventh irrigation stages; (3) foliar spraying with a dose of 3 per thousand in tuberization start, tuberization and tubers bulking stages and use of 2 kg per 200 liters of water per hectare in the first, third, fifth and seventh stages of irrigation; and (4) control. The second factor included five potato cultivars (Agria, Marfona, Rosa, Rona and Takta). During the growth period, plant height, number of main stems per plant, tuber number and weight per plant and tuber yield were measured. The results indicated that Takta, Rona and Agria cultivars had the highest amount in terms of tuber yield, tuber number and weight per plant, plant height and water use efficiency in foliar sprayed with a dose of 3 per thousand and treated with 2 kg per 200 liters of water. In this study, the use of sulfonated silicon nutrient solution with elemental sulfur S-8 in two forms of foliar spraying at a rate of 3 per thousand and use of 2 kg of solution in 200 liters of water increased tuber yield and water use efficiency.

Introduction of Nutrient Solution of Silicon Sulfonated With Elemental Sulfur S8 for the Mini-tuber Production of Potato Cultivars from in vitro Micro-tuber

“…Otazu (2010) reported each potato cultivar may have different nutritional needs. Silicon increases potato yield (Kaya et al, 2006;Shahabifar, 2006;Ansuri et al, 2014;Golmoradi Marani et al, 2017;Gerami & Torabipoor, 2021;Hassanpanah et al, 2022). Hassanpanah et al (2022) results use of sulphonated silicon nutrient solution with elemental sulfur S8 on potato cultivars, increases tuber yield and water use efficiency.…”

“…Silicon increases potato yield (Kaya et al, 2006;Shahabifar, 2006;Ansuri et al, 2014;Golmoradi Marani et al, 2017;Gerami & Torabipoor, 2021;Hassanpanah et al, 2022). Hassanpanah et al (2022) results use of sulphonated silicon nutrient solution with elemental sulfur S8 on potato cultivars, increases tuber yield and water use efficiency. More number of mini-tuber using suitable nutrient solution was also reported by Gunasena and Harris (1968), Balamani et al (1986), Kang and Han (2005), Brianna (2006), Hassanpanah (2014aHassanpanah ( , 2014bHassanpanah ( , 2022.…”

“…Silicon increases tuber yield (Kaya et al, 2006;Shahabifar, 2006;Ansuriet al, 2014;Golmoradi Marani et al, 2017;Gerami & Torabipoor, 2021;Hassanpanah et al, 2022). Hassanpanah et al (2022) by examining the effect of sulphonated silicon nutrient solution with elemental sulfur S8 on potato cultivars, they concluded the use of sulfonated silicon nutrient solution with elemental sulfur S-8 in two forms of foliar spraying at a rate of 3 per thousand and use of 2 kg of solution in 200 liters of water increased tuber yield and water use efficiency.More number of mini-tubers per plant can be produced by repeating one or more harvests during the season (Lommen & Struik, 1992a, 1992b, 1992cLommen, 1995), dense planting in a greenhouse bed (Jones, 1988), hydroponic (Muro et al, 1997;Rolot & Seutin, 1999), aeroponics (Rolot & Seutin, 1999;Nugaliyadde et al, 2005;Kang & Han, 2005;Farran & Mingo-Castel, 2006;Hassanpanah, 2014) and nutrient solution (Gunasena & Harris, 1968;Balamani et al, 1986;Kang & Han, 2005;Brianna, 2006;Hassanpanah, 2014aHassanpanah, , 2014b. This research aims to increase the mini-tuber number and weight per unit areaby using sulphonated silicon nutrient solution with elemental sulfur S8 in potato cultivars and transferring experience and knowledge and new technologies to potato mini-tubers producers for Ardabil province, Iran was implemented during 2022.…”

Using Sulphonated Silicon Nutrient Solution with S8 Elemental Sulfur and Changing Planting Arrangement in Potato Winter Cultivation

“…Hassanpanah et al (2022) results the use of sulfonated silicon nutrient solution with elemental sulfur S-8 in two forms of foliar spraying at a rate of 3 per thousand and use of 2 kg of solution in 200 liters of water increased tuber yield and water use efficiency. Increased yield has also been reported byShahabifar (2006), Golmoradi Marniet al (2017) and Soltaniet al, (2018.…”

“…Grami and Tarabipour (2021) reported the presence of the two elements silicon and potash together increases photosynthesis, the growth of terminal buds, the number and strength of stems, and the plant's resistance to sucking insects. Hassanpanah et al (2022) by examining the effect of sulphonated silicon nutrient solution with elemental sulfur S8 on potato cultivars, they concluded the use of sulfonated silicon nutrient solution with elemental sulfur S-8 in two forms of foliar spraying at a rate of 3 per thousand and use of 2 kg of solution in 200 liters of water increased tuber yield and water use efficiency. Increased tuber yield by Shahabifar (2006) has also been reported.…”