Journal of Ginseng Research

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Optimal light for greenhouse culture of American ginseng seedlings

  • Proctor, John T.A. (Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph) ;
  • Palmer, John W. (Nelson Research Centre, Plant and Food Research Limited)
  • Received : 2016.01.07
  • Accepted : 2017.04.05
  • Published : 2017.07.15
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Abstract

Three greenhouse experiments with American ginseng seedlings growing under light levels from 4.8% to 68% showed a quadratic response for root dry weight, giving an optimal root dry weight of 239 mg (range 160-415 mg) at an optimal light level of 35.6% (range 30.6-43.2%).

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