Improving Artichoke Root Development, Transplant Quality (IMAGE) American Society for Horticultural Science Caption A study of globe artichoke determined impacts of pretransplant management of nitrogen and fertigation system on transplant quality and subsequent growth. Photos show artichoke transplant roots after 8 week of fertigation using 150 and 75 ppm N solution (top), and evaluation of transplant stem plasticity and root quality determined by using a digital force attached to a vertical motorized force tester (bottom). Credit Photo courtesy of Daniel Leskovar. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.