Productivity and quality of red beet grown on an irrigated light-humus alluvial agrozem at the application of mineral fertilizers and sodium chloride
The productivity and the biochemical and mineral composition of red beet grown on an irrigated light-humus alluvial agrozem at the application of sodium chloride together with complete mineral fertilizer have been studied. It has been established that the application of increased rates of sodium chloride (together with NPK) for the Bordo 237 beet cultivar is an efficient fertilizing technique, which increases the yield of roots and the content of sugars. The contents of dry matter, raw protein, and vitamin C increase, and those of crude fiber and nitrates decrease. It has been revealed that the potassium content in the dry matter of beet roots and tops decreases with increasing rates of sodium chloride, while the contents of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sodium increase. A more complete utilization of mineral fertilizers has been noted.