Evaluating the Impact of Phosphorus and Solid Oxygen Fertilization on Snap Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.): A Two-Year Field Study

The snap bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) is highly sensitive to both phosphorus (P) deficiency and hypoxic stress, which together can significantly hinder plant growth, nutrient uptake, and yield; however, limited information exists on the effect of P and oxygen (O<sub>2</su...

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Main Authors: Md. Jahidul Islam Shohag, Elena Máximo Salgado, Marina Curtis Gluck, Guodong Liu
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description The snap bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) is highly sensitive to both phosphorus (P) deficiency and hypoxic stress, which together can significantly hinder plant growth, nutrient uptake, and yield; however, limited information exists on the effect of P and oxygen (O<sub>2</sub>) fertilization to alleviate these stresses and enhance yield. A two-year field experiment assessed the effects of P and O<sub>2</sub> fertilization on plant growth, pod yield, and P uptake in acidic sandy soil. Using a randomized complete block design with four replications, we tested five P rates (0, 45, 90, 135, and 179 kg ha<sup>−1</sup> of phosphorus pentoxide, P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>) in the form of triple superphosphate (TSP) along with two rates (0 and 45 kg ha<sup>−1</sup>) of solid O<sub>2</sub> fertilizer as calcium peroxide (CaO<sub>2</sub>). Phosphorus and O<sub>2</sub> fertilizers improved plant growth and pod yield, with the highest yield from the combination of 135 kg ha<sup>−1</sup> P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> and 45 kg ha<sup>−1</sup> CaO<sub>2</sub>. Pearson correlation analysis indicated strong associations between plant growth, pod yield, and nutrient accumulation. Principal component analysis (PCA) highlighted notable seasonal differences in snap bean and soil characteristics. This study provides essential insights into the use of O<sub>2</sub> fertilizers as a cost-effective approach to mitigate hypoxia, enhance P use efficiency, and improve yield in snap bean. Our findings may inspire the development of sustainable nutrient protocols for high-quality snap bean production and serve as a foundation for similar applications in other crops.
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spelling doaj-art-fdc83670c67d4ca0b3671d087419b2212024-12-13T16:30:12ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472024-12-011323338410.3390/plants13233384Evaluating the Impact of Phosphorus and Solid Oxygen Fertilization on Snap Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.): A Two-Year Field StudyMd. Jahidul Islam Shohag0Elena Máximo Salgado1Marina Curtis Gluck2Guodong Liu3Horticultural Sciences Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USAHorticultural Sciences Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USAHorticultural Sciences Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USAHorticultural Sciences Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USAThe snap bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) is highly sensitive to both phosphorus (P) deficiency and hypoxic stress, which together can significantly hinder plant growth, nutrient uptake, and yield; however, limited information exists on the effect of P and oxygen (O<sub>2</sub>) fertilization to alleviate these stresses and enhance yield. A two-year field experiment assessed the effects of P and O<sub>2</sub> fertilization on plant growth, pod yield, and P uptake in acidic sandy soil. Using a randomized complete block design with four replications, we tested five P rates (0, 45, 90, 135, and 179 kg ha<sup>−1</sup> of phosphorus pentoxide, P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>) in the form of triple superphosphate (TSP) along with two rates (0 and 45 kg ha<sup>−1</sup>) of solid O<sub>2</sub> fertilizer as calcium peroxide (CaO<sub>2</sub>). Phosphorus and O<sub>2</sub> fertilizers improved plant growth and pod yield, with the highest yield from the combination of 135 kg ha<sup>−1</sup> P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> and 45 kg ha<sup>−1</sup> CaO<sub>2</sub>. Pearson correlation analysis indicated strong associations between plant growth, pod yield, and nutrient accumulation. Principal component analysis (PCA) highlighted notable seasonal differences in snap bean and soil characteristics. This study provides essential insights into the use of O<sub>2</sub> fertilizers as a cost-effective approach to mitigate hypoxia, enhance P use efficiency, and improve yield in snap bean. Our findings may inspire the development of sustainable nutrient protocols for high-quality snap bean production and serve as a foundation for similar applications in other crops.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/23/3384oxygen fertilizergreen beanphosphorusplant growthvegetable production
spellingShingle Md. Jahidul Islam Shohag
Elena Máximo Salgado
Marina Curtis Gluck
Guodong Liu
Evaluating the Impact of Phosphorus and Solid Oxygen Fertilization on Snap Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.): A Two-Year Field Study
Plants
oxygen fertilizer
green bean
phosphorus
plant growth
vegetable production
title Evaluating the Impact of Phosphorus and Solid Oxygen Fertilization on Snap Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.): A Two-Year Field Study
title_full Evaluating the Impact of Phosphorus and Solid Oxygen Fertilization on Snap Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.): A Two-Year Field Study
title_fullStr Evaluating the Impact of Phosphorus and Solid Oxygen Fertilization on Snap Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.): A Two-Year Field Study
title_full_unstemmed Evaluating the Impact of Phosphorus and Solid Oxygen Fertilization on Snap Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.): A Two-Year Field Study
title_short Evaluating the Impact of Phosphorus and Solid Oxygen Fertilization on Snap Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.): A Two-Year Field Study
title_sort evaluating the impact of phosphorus and solid oxygen fertilization on snap bean i phaseolus vulgaris i l a two year field study
topic oxygen fertilizer
green bean
phosphorus
plant growth
vegetable production
url https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/23/3384
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