Water and nutrients are vital environmental factors affecting cucumber growth and productivity. This study, conducted at the Vegetable Research Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, during 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, examined the effects of water deficit and foliar anti-stress treatments on growth, chemical composition, and yield of cucumber (var. Bright VZ). Three irrigation levels (100%, 80%, 60% of water needs) were applied using the Class A evapotranspiration method. Foliar sprays included potassium silicate (2 mL/L), salicylic acid (0.5 g/L), calcium + boron (2 mL/L), and a control (tap water). Reduced irrigation negatively affected vegetative growth (plant height, leaves number, fresh and dry weights) and yield traits (total yield, fruit count, water use efficiency), especially at 60%. No significant differences appeared between 100% and 80% irrigation for leaf number, average fruit weight, diameter, or length. The 80% level yielded the highest N, P, K, Ca, and B in tissues. While fruit quality was mostly stable, TSS increased under 60% irrigation. Moderate deficit (80%) did not harm growth or yield and, combined with potassium silicate or salicylic acid, improved outcomes.
Zaghloul,, F. (2025). Using Anti-Stress Compounds as Spray on Cucumber Plants Grown Under Greenhouses to Mitigate the Effects of Water Deficit. Annals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor, 63(2), 25-36. doi: 10.21608/assjm.2025.380036.1353
MLA
Fatma KH Zaghloul,. "Using Anti-Stress Compounds as Spray on Cucumber Plants Grown Under Greenhouses to Mitigate the Effects of Water Deficit", Annals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor, 63, 2, 2025, 25-36. doi: 10.21608/assjm.2025.380036.1353
HARVARD
Zaghloul,, F. (2025). 'Using Anti-Stress Compounds as Spray on Cucumber Plants Grown Under Greenhouses to Mitigate the Effects of Water Deficit', Annals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor, 63(2), pp. 25-36. doi: 10.21608/assjm.2025.380036.1353
VANCOUVER
Zaghloul,, F. Using Anti-Stress Compounds as Spray on Cucumber Plants Grown Under Greenhouses to Mitigate the Effects of Water Deficit. Annals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor, 2025; 63(2): 25-36. doi: 10.21608/assjm.2025.380036.1353
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