Effect of Biochar on the Performance of Exotic Lettuce Cultivars
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Lettuce is one of the most important crops used for commercial purposes. For organic lettuce production, a study on the effect of biochar on the performance of exotic lettuce cultivars was conducted in a randomized complete block design with two factors in a split-plot arrangement. There were five different concentrations of biochar (0, 6, 12, 18, and 24 tons ha-1) and five lettuce cultivars (Cv.) Red Laurel, Large Speed, Red Oak-leaf, Romaine, and Milky White. The biochar treatments were assigned to main plots, while subplots were allotted to lettuce cultivars. Lettuce seedlings germinated in pots were transplanted to the field after five weeks of sowing. Prior to transplanting, biochar was applied to the soil as per the required concentrations. The results showed significant differences among the cultivars as well as the biochar concentrations regarding most of the studied parameters. The Lettuce Cv. Red Laurel produced maximum fresh and dry head weight. Maximum plant height was recorded for Cv. Red Oak-leaf. The maximum number of leaves, head diameter, head height, root length, seed yield, and leaf area were noted in Cv. Milky White. Cultivar Romaine took the maximum days to flowering, days to seed production, and seeds per plant. It also resulted in maximum chlorophyll content and the best taste. Regarding the biochar concentrations, maximum plant height, leaf area, number of leaves, head diameter, days to flowering, root length, head height, seed yield, days to seed production, chlorophyll content, fresh head weight, and dry head weight were produced by plants supplied with 24 tons ha-1 biochar. The experiment concluded that biochar had good effects on the growth and development of lettuce and would be useful for the organic production of the crop.
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