Yuki Shibasaki

Rapid fruit growth induced by foliar mineral nutrition increases cracking risk in greenhouse grown watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Abstract Foliar mineral nutrition is widely used to improve crop growth and productivity; however, its physiological effects and associated trade-offs, such as fruit cracking, in watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) remain unclear. This study assessed the effects of various foliar mi...