Abstract
Nutrient uptake and allocation patterns of Forsythia ovata × europaea `Meadowlark' grown in a recirculating hydroponic system in the greenhouse were observed for 5 months. Dormant rooted cuttings were placed in the system on 8 May 1995. The nutrient solution supplied (in mg·L–1) 100 N, 48 P, 210 K, 30 Mg, 60 Ca, 117 SO4, 3 Fe, 0.5 Mn, 0.15 Zn, 0.15 Cu, 0.5 B, 0.1 Mo. Solutions were completely replaced every 2 weeks. Leaves, stems, and roots were harvested for dry weight and nutrient analysis at monthly intervals. Nitrogen uptake and dry-weight accumulation in the roots increased throughout the experiment, reaching a maximum in the fifth month (September). Nitrogen uptake and dry-weight accumulation of leaves and stems increased rapidly throughout the first 3 months, then leveled off. Whole-plant N recovery (N taken up/N in hydroponics system) reached a maximum (58%) between 6 July and 3 August. N recovery in the hydroponics system was about 10 times greater than what we observed in related experiments with woody plants in typical production environments, suggesting that there is potential for manipulating fertilization and cultural practices to increase fertilization efficiency in woody ornamentals. Nutrient recovery and accumulation patterns of P and K also will be presented.
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