Increasing the nitrate-to-ammonium ratio improved plant growth and nitrogen uptake in pineapple seedlings
These results indicate that a NO₃⁻:NH₄⁺ ratio of 70:30 is optimal for pineapple growth, as it effectively enhances both root and shoot development and improves C and N accumulation. This finding provides valuable insights for optimizing nitrogen fertilizer management strategies, which is crucial for promoting pineapple productivity in practical cultivation.
Authors
- S. H. Liu
- Yanan Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6586-0517)
- Huayong Li
- Qiufang Zhao
- Lei Shi
- Haiyang Ma
- Weiqi Shi
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1754688
- Primary Topic
- Pineapple and bromelain studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences