Publications by authors named "Paolo La Rotonda"
Front Plant Sci
April 2021
Article Synopsis
- - Soilless cultivation systems can effectively manage nitrate levels through controlled nutrient solution salinity, but the effectiveness relies on the specific responses of the plant species to different climates and conditions.
- - Experiments on lettuce grown in ebb-and-flow (EF) and floating (FL) systems showed that higher salinity (EC 3.5 dS m) reduced nitrate without affecting yield, but led to increased salt stress and impacted productivity negatively.
- - In contrast, endive and escarole demonstrated better salt tolerance, with reduced nitrate levels and no loss in yield or product quality under similar high salinity conditions, revealing species-specific responses to nitrate management strategies.
