Plant Agronomic Features Can Predict Quality and Field Performance: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Plant quality and survival prediction tools are useful when applied in the field in different agricultural sectors. The objectives of this study were to conduct a review and bibliometric analysis of the Dickson Quality Index (DQI) as a key plant quality indicator and with respect to its scientific applications. A third objective was to identify the main morphological and physiological parameters used in plant production research. The methodology and findings of 289 scientific articles were analysed based on the morphological, physiological, and mathematical parameters used as plant quality indicators in research on forest, medicinal, horticultural, aromatic, and ornamental species. During the last 10 years, the number of publications that have used the DQI as a plant quality parameter has increased by 150%, and Brazilian researchers stand out as the most frequent users. Forestry is the discipline where quality parameters and their biometric relationships are most often used to facilitate intensive plant production. Use of the DQI increases the certainty of prediction, selection, and productivity in the plant production chain. The DQI is a robust tool with scientific application and great potential for use in the preselection of plants with high quality standards among a wide range of plant species.

Different Responses to Adventitious Rhizogenesis under Indole-3-Butyric Acid and Seaweed Extracts in Ornamental’s Cuttings: First Results in Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’

“…From a genetic point of view, quality is related to the endogenous content of auxins [6]. Sanitary quality is characterized by the absence of parasites and pathogens [7]; the agronomic quality of a rooted cutting is based on the morphological features of the aerial parts and adventitious roots, which influence health, vigor and uniformity [8,9]. A high number of very fine roots, which are essential for continuous access to water and nutrients, can help the plant withstand transplant shock, increasing survival and plant growth [10].…”

TAMAÑO DE SEMILLA Y SU EFECTO SOBRE EL CRECIMIENTO DE PLÁNTULAS DE Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.

“…La altura es una variable morfológica usada como indicador de calidad en distintas áreas de la agricultura (Gallegos-Cedillo et al, 2021). En el caso de la producción de planta forestal se sugiere usar individuos de menor altura porque se consideran más robustos, menos sensibles a daño eólico, tolerantes a la sequía y heladas (Luis et al, 2004).…”

“…Mayor diámetro del cuello de la raíz podría emplearse como guía para determinar la resistencia mecánica de la planta y su capacidad para transportar agua y nutrientes de la raíz a la parte aérea. Por otra parte, el número de hojas se relaciona con la capacidad fotosintética de la planta, que posterior al trasplante podría reflejarse en mayor vigor y rendimiento (Gallegos-Cedillo et al, 2021), debido a que las plantas podrían acumular más materia seca. El IE es importante como indicador de resistencia de las plantas ante daños ocasionados por viento o nieve (Aguirre et al, 2014).…”

Enhanced Growth of Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) by Silicon Nutrient Application in Fertigation System

“…In this experiment, non-destructive growth parameters namely stem diameter, plant height, and the number of leaves were assessed (Gallegos-Cedillo et al, 2021). All the assessments were done fortnightly.…”