Research Article

Effect of Root Restriction on the Growth, Photosynthesis Rate, and Source and Sink Relationship of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) Grown in Soilless Culture

Table 1

Amount and electrical conductivity (EC).

DayAmount of nutrient solution (ml day-1)EC of nutrient solution (dS/m)

1-7300-5001.2
8-14400-6001.3
15-21700-8001.4
22-28800-12001.5
29-351200-15001.6
36-491500-18001.8
50-701800-20002.0
71-120>18002.0-2.8

Note: Standard amount of irrigation recommended by the extension agency, Department of Agriculture, Malaysia.