Fresh-market tomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) was grown in a growth chamber, hydroponically, and in a field to evaluate the effect of foliar-applied boron (B) and root-applied K on growth, yield, quality, and tissue nutrient levels. Plant and root dry weight, plant height, fruit set, total yields, marketable yields, fruit shelf life, fruit firmness, and fruit crack were positively
... [Show full abstract] influenced by B treatments. Boron-treated plants contained more K than plants not treated with B. Plants not treated with B contained less calcium (Ca) than plants treated with B. Leaflets from plants treated with B maintained higher K levels during fruit development than leaflets from plants not treated with B. Roots from plants treated with foliar B had significantly more B than roots from plants not treated with B. Fruit from B-treated plants had significantly more B than fruit from plants not treated with B. This indicates B was translocated from leaves to root and fruit tissues.