Mineral Nutrition of Leafy Lettuce and the Impact on Verticillium Severity

Verticillium wilt on lettuce is influenced by mineral nutrition

IPNI-2011-USA-UT8

18 Feb 2013

2012 Annual Interpretive Summary


A series of greenhouse hydroponic studies have been initiated to determine the optimal concentrations of N, P and K for lettuce growth. This project is being conducted with the assistance of undergraduate interns in an effort to encourage students to pursue further study in agricultural sciences. Once the proper parameters for lettuce nutrition are established, Verticillium inoculum will be added to the nutrient solution and the degree of infection will be determined. UT-08