The objective of this study was to optimize the cultural and environmental conditions necessary to produce high quality basil in a semi-arid climate during summer. Basil grown in a retractable roof greenhouse (RRGH) and full sun over two years using production systems including rockwool, containers, raised beds, vertical towers, and soil was evaluated based on biomass accumulation, morphological characteristics and quality. Photosynthetic response of basil to temperature and light was tested in a growth chamber to determine the optimum conditions that enhance photosynthesis and increase productivity. Biomass accumulation and quality of basil were affected by environment and cultural practices, with the largest quantities of highest quality basil produced in rockwool or raised beds in the RRGH. The response of basil to light and temperature indicated that highest photosynthesis during summer occurred between temperatures of 25 to 35 °C at a light intensity of 1500 μmol m⁻¹ s⁻¹.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/193340 |
| Date | January 2005 |
| Creators | Nelkin, Jennifer B |
| Contributors | Schuch, Ursula K., Schuch, Ursula K., Giacomelli, Gene, Kubota, Chieri |
| Publisher | The University of Arizona. |
| Source Sets | University of Arizona |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text, Electronic Thesis |
| Rights | Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. |
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