@article { author = {Abdel-Said, Z}, title = {EFFECT OF PLANTING CONDITIONS AND PLANTING DATES ON VEGETATIVE GROWTH, FLOWERING, BULBS PRODUCTION AND CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF IRIS TINGITANA CV. WEDGEWOOD PLANTS}, journal = {Scientific Journal of Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {1-19}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Scientific Society for Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, issn = {2356-7864}, eissn = {2536-9296}, doi = {10.21608/sjfop.2019.28331}, abstract = {The present experiment was consummated throughout two successive seasons (2016/2017 and 2017/2018) at the nursery of Horticulture Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt with the aim to solve one of the most important problem facing most of winter cultivated crops under local condition in Egypt. It was intended to overcome the problem of high atmospheric temperature which prevailed during the early months of autumn and consequently led to deteriorate plant quality of many crops. Thus, the effects of shading and open field conditions (saran house of 65% shading and full sun light of open field conditions), besides the effects of planting dates and their interaction were investigated on growth, flowering, bulbs, bulblets yield and quality and chemical constituents of Iris tingitana cv. Wedgewood plants. Main results of the study could be summarized in the following: Growing the bulbs preliminary under shading followed by open field conditions was the best for improving most of plant traits studied in the two seasons as produced the highest values of number of leaves/plant, induced early flowering, gave the highest values of spike stem length, increased fresh weight of cut spike and the newly formed bulbs. Moreover, raised fresh weight of bulblets and bulblets yield. With respect to the effect of planting dates, planting the bulbs on October 15th, gave beneficial effects in most cases as it was the best planting date in raising vegetative growth height. Moreover, it gave the utmost high values with significant effect on number of leaves/plant. Also, planting the bulbs on October 15th caused a clear decrement in the time required for flowering, succeeded to raise spike stem length, produced the highest bulblets yield and the highest bulb circumference. Meantime, planting the bulbs at the earliest date of September 15th was the best for elevating fresh weight of cut spike and produced the heaviest fresh weight of bulbs, and recorded the utmost high values of bulblets yield. Referring the effect on chemical constituents the result showed that bulbs planted under open field condition followed by shading was the best in raising pigments content in leaves (chlorophyll a, b and carotenoids) in the two seasons. Meanwhile, the different planting conditions gave means closely near together for the effect of the different planting conditions on total carbohydrates content in the newly formed bulbs, Moreover, clear increment on nitrogen % in the new bulbs was observed due to growing bulbs grown under open field condition throughout the growing season. Whereas, bulbs grown under open field, followed by shading condition, as well as those which grown under shading condition throughout the growing season gave the highest records of phosphorus % in the new bulbs in both seasons. Results revealed also the prevalence of growing bulbs under either open field condition throughout the growing season in both seasons or those grown under shading followed by open field condition in the first season in raising potassium % accumulation in new bulbs. Also, clear influences on chemical constituents of the plants were observed due to using the different planting dates. The utmost high values of pigments content in leaves was noticed as a result of planting the bulbs on September 15th. Moreover, the highest records of total carbohydrates in new bulbs were gained as a result of planting the bulbs in the same date (September 15th) in both seasons. Negligible differences on nitrogen % in bulbs were observed due to the effect of the different planting dates used in both seasons. Whereas, planting the bulbs on October 1st was the best in elevating phosphorus % in bulbs in the two seasons. Meantime, planting the bulbs in the earliest date of September 15th was the best for producing the highest potassium % in bulbs in the two seasons. From the aforementioned results and interaction it could be recommended to plant the bulbs under shading condition, followed by open field condition with planting the bulbs on October 15th for improving plant quality of Iris tingitana cv. Wedgewood.}, keywords = {Iris tingitana cv. Wedgewood,shading,open field,planting dates}, url = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_28331.html}, eprint = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_28331_c795e1729519b0e8e7ce466c309b45b7.pdf} } @article { author = {El-Mogy, E.A.M. and Attia, K.E. and Elbohy, Naglaa and Ibrahim, M.M.A.}, title = {RESPONSE OF CORIANDER VEGETATIVE GROWTH, YIELD COMPONENTS, PIERCING–SUCKING PESTS INFESTATION AND ASSOCIATED NATURAL ENEMIES TO NITROGEN FERTILIZER RATES AND FOLIAR SPRAY WITH L-TRYPTOPHAN, PHENYLALANINE ACIDS UNDER SANDY SOIL CONDITIONS}, journal = {Scientific Journal of Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {21-41}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Scientific Society for Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, issn = {2356-7864}, eissn = {2536-9296}, doi = {10.21608/sjfop.2019.31469}, abstract = {The present work was conducted at the Experimental Farm of EL-Quassasin Horticultural Research Station, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt, during the two winter consecutive seasons of 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. The aim was, to investigate the effect of different nitrogen fertilization rates (control, 50, 75 and 100% of recommended N rate), amino acids type (control, L-tryptophan, phenylalanine and L-tryptophan + phenylalanine) as a foliar spray at 150 mg/l for each one and their interactions on growth and production of coriander andpiercing–sucking pests infestation. The obtained results indicated that, nitrogen fertilization rate at 300 kg ammonium sulfate/feddan (recommended rate) significantly increased growth parameters (plant height, number of branches/plant and fresh and dry herb weights/plant), root system (fresh and dry weights of roots/plant and root length), yield components (number of umbels/plant and number of florets/umbel/plant, fruit yield/plant and /feddan), volatile oil productivity (volatile oil percentage, volatile oil yield/plant and /feddan) and chemical constituents (N, P, K and total carbohydrates percentages) compared to control. Moreover, the highest values of the above mentioned characters were registered by foliar spray of L-tryptophan + phenylalanine with significant differences between the other rates under study. Generally, the better growth characters and root system, higher yield components and volatile oil production, chemical constituents of fruits could be obtained by spraying L-tryptophan + phenylalanine at 150 mg/l on fertilized coriander plants with  nitrogen at the recommended rate, followed by the combined treatment of nitrogen fertilization as 75% plus L-tryptophan + phenylalanine. In the same trend, highly significant differences (≤ 0.05) between the mean numbers of the piercing–sucking pests; i.e., Hyadaphis coriandri (Das), Bemisia tabaci (Genn.), Thrips tabaci (Lind.), Tetranychus urticea Koch., and their associated natural enemies i.e., Coccinella spp, Chrisoprella carnea (Steph.), aphids parasitoids and predacious mite which were resulted as the variation in nitrogen fertilization rates, and foliar spray of amino acids types. Also, the simple correlation calculation revealed significant coefficients for the relation between each of the surveyed  pests and their associated natural enemies correlated with growth parameters (plant height and number of branches/plant) and seed yield/plant.}, keywords = {Coriander,nitrogen,Amino acids,plant growth,yield,Volatile oil,Chlorophyll}, url = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_31469.html}, eprint = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_31469_3be334e38b5fe16e3244240796688835.pdf} } @article { author = {Hegazy, A.}, title = {A CASE STUDY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL GARDENS IN DAKAHLIA GOVERNORATE}, journal = {Scientific Journal of Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {43-56}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Scientific Society for Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, issn = {2356-7864}, eissn = {2536-9296}, doi = {10.21608/sjfop.2019.48683}, abstract = {This landscaping study for school gardens in Mansoura City was carried out in the period from 2017-2018. This study was carried out to develop the school gardens in DK Governorate. Eight school gardens located in Mansoura City and Talkha District were under investigation during 2017/2018. The study revealed that most of these school gardens have toxic plants like weed and cactus. Measurements for development of these school gardens were suggested to arrive to an ideal design of the school gardens that can be applied in practice. The obtained data showed that the utilized area of the school gardens are not correctly used and maintenance of the gardens is poor. Roof gardens for these school buildings are suggested to increase garden area for students. Also, it is recommended to improve the use of irrigation systems with the help of experts. Recycling of the residues are necessary for clean environment and designing of traffic gardens for learning traffic roles which is of a great importance.}, keywords = {Mansoura city,school gardens,design,toxic plants,green areas,Students,plants and trees}, url = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48683.html}, eprint = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48683_936fb3d0279798c4a45e5d63b9d22b18.pdf} } @article { author = {Saadawy, F. and Bahnasy, M. and El-Feky, H.}, title = {IMPROVING TOLERABILITY OF TAXODIUM DISTICHUM SEEDLINGS TO WATER SALINITY AND IRRIGATION WATER DEFICIENCY I. EFFECT OF SALICYLIC ACID ON WATER STRESS}, journal = {Scientific Journal of Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {57-68}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Scientific Society for Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, issn = {2356-7864}, eissn = {2536-9296}, doi = {10.21608/sjfop.2019.48684}, abstract = {This study was carried out at the nursery of Horticulture Research Institute, Giza, Egypt in the two seasons, 2016 and 2017, aiming to investigate the effect of salicylic acid at different level (0, 0.5, and 1.0 g/l) with different levels of field capacity (25,50,75 and 100%) on growth and chemical constituents of Taxodium distichum and also to reduce the amount of water needed for irrigation. Main results of this study could be summarized as follows: The highest value was achieved by the following treatments: salicylic acid at 0 g/l with100% of field capacity level (concerning root fresh and dry weights); salicylic acid at 0.5 g/l with 75% of field capacity level(for plant height, branch number, shoot dry weight, root fresh and dry weights); salicylic acid  at 0.5 g/l with 100% of field capacity level (regarding plant height, branch number and root length); salicylic acid at1.0 g/l with 75% of field capacity level (for plant height, root length and root fresh weight); and salicylic acid at 1.0 g/l with 100% of field capacity level (for shoot fresh weight, total carbohydrate and total chlorophyll). The lowest value was obtained by the following treatments: salicylic acid 0 g/l with 25% of  field capacity level (for plant height, branch number, shoot fresh and dry weights, root fresh weight, total carbohydrate and total chlorophyll); salicylic acid at 0 g/l with 50% of field capacity level (for plant height and shoot dry weight); salicylic acid at 0.5 g/l with 25% of field capacity level and salicylic acid at 0.5 g/l with 50% of field capacity level (for root fresh weight); salicylic acid at 0.5 g/l with 100% of field capacity level  (for root dry weight); salicylic acid  at 1.0 g/l with 25% of field capacity level (for root length and shoot dry weight); and salicylic acid at 1.0 g/l with 50% of field capacity level (for shoot dry weight). It is recommended to treat plants with salicylic acid at 0.5 g/l and to apply irrigation at 75% of field capacity level capacity to obtain the highest values of plant height, branch number, shoot dry weight, root fresh and dry weights. This will also save as much water as 25% of field capacity level.}, keywords = {Taxodium distichum,Irrigation,field capacity,Salicylic acid}, url = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48684.html}, eprint = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48684_95fe2245aef899cdfbde8c864ad3f432.pdf} } @article { author = {Saadawy, F. and Bahnasy, M. and El-Feky, H.}, title = {IMPROVING TOLERABILITY OF TAXODIUM DISTICHUM SEEDLINGS TO WATER SALINITY AND IRRIGATION WATER DEFICIENCY II. EFFECT OF SALICYLIC ACID ON SALINITY STRESS}, journal = {Scientific Journal of Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {69-80}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Scientific Society for Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, issn = {2356-7864}, eissn = {2536-9296}, doi = {10.21608/sjfop.2019.48685}, abstract = {This study was carried out at the nursery of Horticulture Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt in the two years, 2016 and 2017, aiming to investigate the effect of salicylic acid at different level (0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 g/l) on growth and chemical composition of Taxodium distichum under salinity stress at four concentrations (0, 4, 6 and 8 g/l NaCl). The results revealed that, salinity levels significantly decreased growth parameters, i.e. seedlings height, branches number, root length and shoot, root fresh and dry weight. Also salinity decreased total carbohydrate content and total chlorophyll content in leaves. Salicylic acid application significantly increased growth parameters under salinity stress as compared with salinity treatment without salicylic acid application. Application of 0.5 g/l salicylic acid recorded the best results. Also, combinations that occupied the highest position were: salicylic acid at 0.5 g/l with salinity at 4 and 6 g/l for shoot dry weight and root fresh weight; salicylic acid at 0.5 g/l with salinity at 0 g/l for branch number, root length; salicylic acid at 0.5 g/l with salinity at 4 g/l for plant height 2nd year, root dry weight and total chlorophyll content; salicylic acid at 0.5 g/l with salinity at 6 g/l for plant height in the 1st year and root dry weight; salicylic acid at 1.0 g/l with salinity at 0 g/l for branch number in the 1st  and 2nd years and shoot fresh weight; in addition to salicylic acid at 1.0 g/l with salinity at 4 g/l, salicylic acid at 1.5 g/l with salinity at 0 g/l and salicylic acid at 1.5 g/l with salinity at 4 g/l for shoot fresh weight. Combinations that obtained the lowest grade were: salicylic acid at 0 g/l with salinity at 8 g/l for root length, root fresh weight, root dry weight, total carbohydrate content and, total chlorophyll content. It is recommended to in case of irrigation water or soils afflicted with salinity, it is advised to apply salicylic acid at 0.5 - 1.5 g/l as to alleviate salinity stress. So that it could be concluded that the addition of 0.5-1.5g/l of salicylic acid are beneficial to mitigate the adverse effects of salinity stress of T. distichum seedlings.}, keywords = {Taxodium distichum,Salicylic acid,salinity stress,bald cypress,conifer}, url = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48685.html}, eprint = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48685_5bd3b2b6f951dd7489e4ec93dbf6004f.pdf} } @article { author = {Abdou, M. and El-Sayed, A. and Taha, Ragaa and Ahmed, Shadia and El-Nady, Marwa}, title = {RESPONSE OF CUMIN PLANT TO SOME ORGANIC, BIOFERTILIZATION AND ANTIOXIDANT TREATMENTS I. VEGETATIVE GROWTH AND FRUITS YIELD}, journal = {Scientific Journal of Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {81-88}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Scientific Society for Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, issn = {2356-7864}, eissn = {2536-9296}, doi = {10.21608/sjfop.2019.48686}, abstract = {The effect of farmyard manure (FYM) at 10, 15 and 20 m3/fed E.M. and/or vitamin E or vit. B1 treatments on vegetative growth (plant height, number of branches/plant and dry weight of herb/plant), yield (number of umbels/plant, fruit yield/plant and /fed) of cumin plant were investigated during 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 at Samalot region (El-Byaho village) - Minia Governorate and Laboratory of Ornamental Plants, Fac. of Agric., Minia Univ. All treatments of FYM statistically increased vegetative growth characters and fruit yield as compared with control. The high level of FYM was the most effective in this concern. The treatments of E.M. + vit. B1 followed by E.M. + vit. E, then mineral NPK (full dose) were the best results in increasing all the previous traits. Supplying cumin plants with FYM at 20 m3/fed in combination with E.M. + vitamins (B1 or E) or FYM at 15 m3/fed plus E.M. + vit. B1 resulted overall the highest values of the previous traits.}, keywords = {Cuminum cyminum,Effective microorganisms,vit. E,vit. B1,Vegetative growth,yield}, url = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48686.html}, eprint = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48686_6a9c45a3b047ca595ed74df6adc1965f.pdf} } @article { author = {Abdou, M. and El-Sayed, A. and Taha, Ragaa and Ahmed, Shadia and El-Nady, Marwa}, title = {RESPONSE OF CUMIN PLANT TO SOME ORGANIC, BIOFERTILIZATION AND ANTIOXIDANT TREATMENTS II. ESSENTIAL OIL PRODUCTION AND CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS}, journal = {Scientific Journal of Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {89-97}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Scientific Society for Flowers and Ornamental Plants}, issn = {2356-7864}, eissn = {2536-9296}, doi = {10.21608/sjfop.2019.48687}, abstract = {The effect of farmyard manure (FYM) at 10, 15 and 20 m3/fed. Effective microorganisms (E.M.) and/or vitamin E or vit. B1 treatments on oil production (essential oil % and essential oil yield/plant and /fed) and chemical components (photosynthetic pigments content and NPK %) were investigated during 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 at Samalot region (El-Byaho village) - Minia Governorate and Laboratory of ornamental plants, Fac. of Agric., Minia Univ. All treatments of FYM statistically increased oil production as well as chemical components as compared with control. The high level of FYM was more effective in this concern. The treatments of E.M. + vit. B1 followed by E.M. + vit. E, then mineral NPK (full dose) gave the best results in increasing all previous traits. Supplying cumin plants with FYM at 20 m3/fed. in combination with E.M. + vitamins (B1 or E) or FYM at 15 m3/fed. plus E.M. + vit. B1 resulted overall the highest values of the previous traits.}, keywords = {Cuminum cyminum,Effective microorganisms,vit. E,vit. B1,essential oil,chemical components}, url = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48687.html}, eprint = {https://sjfop.journals.ekb.eg/article_48687_01cd7ee7dbb224e36f4e7ce0ebf31c62.pdf} }