Effect of boron fertilization on yield characteristics of redbeet (Beta vulgaris L.)

This research was conducted in 2025 in the greenhouse of a farmer in Topsöğüt Neighborhood, Yeşilyurt District, Malatya Province. The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of agricultural boron fertilizer containing 20% pure B on the yield and other characteristics of red beet plants grown in a greenhouse environment. In the experiment, three different boron doses were used: 0.5 kg da-1, 1 kg da-1, and 1.5 kg da-1, including a control group. The experiment was carried out with three replications according to the randomized plot design. Before starting the field study, soil samples from the experimental area were analyzed in terms parameters evaluated encompassed soil texture, pH, EC, lime presence, organic matter percentage, and nutrient levels of phosphorus and potassium. According to the analysis results, the soil in the experimental area was determined to have a clay loam texture, slightly alkaline, non-saline, and calcareous structure. In addition, the organic matter and phosphorus content were found to be low, while the potassium content was found to be high. After harvest, yield characteristics of the plants were evaluated, including fresh and dry weight, diameter, and length of the tubers, as well as plant traits such as plant height, number of leaves, and fresh and dry weight of the green biomass. Additionally, nutrient element analyses were conducted to examine the effects of boron applications on nutrient content. As a result of the research, it was determined that the boron dose applied at the level of 1 kg da-1 provided a statistically significant yield increase in red beet plants.