Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Patricia Maria POPA, Maria DINU, Sina Niculina COSMULESCU
The objective of this study was to analyse the variability of phenological characteristics in garlic genotypes over two vegetation years and to assess the influence of environmental factors on different growth stages across 36 genotypes and two garlic varieties. The primary phenological development stages were examined according to BBCH standards, considering the specific environmental factors of the experimental location (44°21'55"N, 23°48'18"E). For autumn varieties, the vegetative period of garlic genotypes was longer during the 2022/2023 season (253.79 days) compared to 2021/2022 (224.99 days). Conversely, in spring varieties, the vegetative period was shorter in 2023 (108.99 days) than in 2022 (130.5 days). This reduction was attributed to abundant precipitation, influencing the growth and development of the crop and reducing the plant's lifespan. The results underscore the significant impact of environmental factors, particularly temperature and precipitation, on the developmental stages of garlic plants.
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