Soil Depth Affects the Growth of Lettuce and Chicory in Extensive Green Roofs
Soil Depth Affects the Growth of Lettuce and Chicory in Extensive Green Roofs
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土壤深度影响大面积绿色屋顶中生菜和菊苣的生长
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2008
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Y. Cho
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Y. Cho
The objective of this study was to examine the effect of soil depth on the growth of lettuce and chicory in a green roof environment. Three soil depths of 5, 10, and 20 ㎝ were applied to the plants. Seedlings of lettuce and chicory were transplanted to the green roof systems. Soil water content was the highest at 20 ㎝ deep and the lowest at a depth of 5 ㎝. Shoot fresh and dry weight of lettuce was the highest when planted at a depth of 10 ㎝ and the lowest at a depth of 20 ㎝. Shoot fresh and dry weight of chicory was the highest when planted at a depth of 5 ㎝ and the lowest at a depth of 20 ㎝. Dry matter (DM) of lettuce and chicory were the highest when planted at a depth of 20 ㎝ and the lowest at a depth of 5 ㎝. Relative growth rate (RGR) of lettuce was the highest when planted at a depth of 10 ㎝ and the lowest at a depth of 20 ㎝. RGR of chicory was the highest when planted at a depth of 5 ㎝ and the lowest at a depth of 20 ㎝. Photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rate of lettuce were not significantly different among the three soil depths, but these were the highest when planted at a depth of 5 ㎝. In these leafy vegetables, the contents of T-N, P and K were not significantly different among the three soil depths. In lettuce leaves, the contents of T-N, Ca and Mg were the highest when planted at a depth of 5 ㎝. In chicory leaves, the contents of T-N and Ca were the highest when planted at a depth of 10 while the content of Mg was the highest at a depth of 5 ㎝. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the depth of planting lettuce and chicory must be over 5 ㎝ for safe load, but a depth of 10 ㎝ is best to reduce water consumption in extensive green roofs.