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1322. Growth and photosynthetic and biochemical responses of tea cultivars to blister blight infection
- Creator:
- Premkumar, R., Ponmurugan, P., and Manian, S.
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- bez média and svazek
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- model:article and TEXT
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- Camellia species, chlorophyll, clone differences, Exobasidium vexans, fresh and dry masses, hybrids, net photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, stomatal index, and transpiration
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- Multiple languages
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- Growth characteristics such as leaf area, fresh and dry mass, and shoot length, and physiological parameters such as photosynthetic and transpiration rates, stomatal conductance, and water use efficiency were reduced by blister blight significantly more in a susceptible tea clone TES-34 than in a tolerant clone SA-6. Also the contents of total sugars, nitrogen, amino acids, proteins, polyphenols, and catechin were reduced more in diseased plant leaves. However, the reduction was more prominent in susceptible than in tolerant clone. Among the different hybrids of tea, Assam hybrid UPASI-3 was highly susceptible to blister blight followed by Cambod UPASI-27 and China UPASI-9. Similarly, tea seedling cv. Caline was highly susceptible to blister blight when compared to tea clone UPASI-3. Susceptibility of tea cultivars to blister blight infection is connected with many physical barriers including leaf area, shoot length, moisture contents, and other physiological and biochemical parameters. and R. Premkumar, P. Ponmurugan, S. Manian.
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1323. Growth and photosynthetic characteristics in pearl millet under water stress and different potassium supply
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- Ashraf, M., Ahmad, Ashfaq, and McNeilly, T.
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- model:article and TEXT
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- drought, leaf area, net assimilation rate, net photosynthetic rate, relative growth rate, stomatal conductance, supra-optimal nutrition, transpiration rate, water potential, and water use efficiency
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- Multiple languages
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- Influence of supra-optimal concentrations of K on growth, water relations, and photosynthetic capacity in pearl millet under severe water deficit conditions was assessed in a glasshouse. Nineteen-days-old plants of two lines, ICMV-94133 and WCA-78, of Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br. were subjected for 30 d to 235.0, 352.5, and 470.0 mg(K) kg-1(soil) and two water regimes (100 and 30 % field capacity). Increasing K supply did not alleviate the effect of water deficit on the growth of two lines of pearl millet since additional amount of K in the growth medium had no effect on shoot dry mass, relative growth rate, plant leaf area, net assimilation rate, or leaf area ratio, although there was significant effect of drought stress on these variables. Soil moisture had a significant effect on net photosynthetic rate (PN), transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, and water use efficiency of both pearl millet lines, but there was no significant effect of varying K supply on these variables. In WCA-78 an ameliorative effect of increasing supply of K on PN was observed under water deficit. Chlorophyll (Chl) a and b contents increased significantly in both lines with increase in K supply under well watered conditions, but under water deficit they increased only in ICMV-94133. Chl a/b ratios were reduced significantly in WCA-78 with increasing K supply under both watering regimes, but by contrast, in ICMV-94133 this variable was decreased only under water stress. Leaf water potential and osmotic potential of both lines decreased significantly with the imposition of drought. Leaf pressure potential in both lines increased with increase in K supply under water stress. Contents of total free amino acids in the leaves of both pearl millet lines increased significantly with increase in K supply under water stress. Potassium supply had no effect on leaf soluble sugars or soluble proteins. Considerable osmotic adjustment occurred in pearl millet plants experiencing water deficit under high K supply. and M. Ashraf, Ashfaq Ahmad, T. McNeilly.
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1324. Growth and photosynthetic characteristics of Ceriops roxburghiana under NaCl stress
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- Rajesh, A., Arumugam, R., and Venkatesalu, V.
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- bez média and svazek
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- model:article and TEXT
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- carbon assimilation pathway, chlorophyll, intercellular CO2 concentration, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase, ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase, and salinity
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- Multiple languages
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- The plant growth, net photosynthetic rate (PN), intercellular CO2 concentration (ci), and dry matter production of Ceriops roxburghiana Arn. were significantly increased with increasing salinity from 0 to 400 mM NaCl. At 600 mM NaCl, shoot and root lengths, and dry mass were significantly depressed with respect to control. Absence of diurnal fluctuation of concentrations of organic acids, and the low activity of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase and high activity of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase confirmed the operation of C3 pathway in Ceriops even at increasing salinity. and A. Rajesh, R. Arumugam, V. Venkatesalu.
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1325. Growth and photosynthetic characteristics of Nigella sativa L. as affected by presowing seed treatment with kinetin
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- Shah, S. H.
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- model:article and TEXT
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- botanika, botany, carbonic anhydrase, chlorophyll, kinetin, Nigella sativa, nitrate reductase, photosynthetic rate, protein, seed treatment, and stomatal conductance
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- Multiple languages
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- Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seeds were surface-sterilized and soaked for 5, 10, or 15 h in 1, 10, or 100 μM aqueous solution of kinetin (KIN). The potted plants were then analyzed at 30, 50, and 70 days after emergence (DAE) for dry mass (DM), leaf area (LA), chlorophyll (Chl) content, stomatal conductance (g s), carbonic anhydrase (CA), and nitrate reductase (NR) activity, total protein content, and net photosynthetic rate (PN). Capsule number and seed yield were determined at harvest (90 DAE). Treatment with the growth regulator was found to appreciably enhance all the determinants, with most prominent results being obtained following 10-h soaking with 10 μM KIN, in which case the values for DM, LA, PN, CA and NR activity, and seed yield were elevated by 55, 63, 43, 38, 29, and 23% respectively over the control at the 50-day stage. and S. H. Shah.
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1326. Growth and photosynthetic response of two larches exposed to O3 mixing ratios ranging from preindustrial to near future
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- Sugai, T., Kam, D.-G., Agathokleous, E., Watanabe, M., Kita, K., and Koike, T.
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- model:article and TEXT
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- homeostáza, homeostasis, dvoufázové, soutěže, odezva na dávku, hormeze, plasticita, biphasic, competition, dose-response, hormesis, plasticity, 2, and 581
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- Multiple languages
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- In this study, we questioned whether ground-level ozone (O3) induces hormesis in Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) and its hybrid F1 (L. gmelinii var. japonica × L. kaempferi). In order to answer the question, we exposed seedlings of both taxa to four O3 treatments [ranging from ≈10 to 60 nmol(O3) mol-1] in open-top chambers for two consecutive growing seasons. We found a hormetic response in maximum photosynthetic rate (PNmax) at 1700 μmol(CO2) mol-1 and maximum rates of carboxylation (Vcmax) and electron transport (Jmax) in both larches. Stimulation of PNmax, Vcmax, and Jmax did not lead to suppressed plant productivity in Japanese larch, which followed a stress-tolerant strategy, but it did lead to suppressed plant productivity in hybrid larch which followed a competitive strategy. These findings are the first to suggest that stimulation of physiological functions by low O3 exposures may have negative consequences for larch reproduction., T. Sugai, D.-G. Kam, E. Agathokleous, M. Watanabe, K. Kita, T. Koike., and Obsahuje bibliografii
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1327. Growth and photosynthetic responses in Jatropha curcas L. seedlings of different provenances to watering regimes
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- Yin, C. Y., Pang, X. Y., Peuke, A. D., Wang, X., Chen, K., and Gong, R. G.
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- model:article and TEXT
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- fotosyntéza, photosynthesis, water-use efficiency, carotenoids, chlorophyll fluorescence, gas exchange, 2, and 581
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- Multiple languages
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- Seedlings from four provenances of Jatropha curcas were subjected to 80, 50, and 30% of soil field capacity in potted experiments in order to study their responses to water availability. Our results showed that with the decline of soil water availability, plant growth, biomass accumulation, net photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance (gs), and transpiration rate (E) decreased, whereas leaf carbon isotope composition (δ13C), leaf pigment contents, and stomatal limitation value increased, while maximal quantum yield of PSII photochemistry was not affected. Our findings proved that stomatal limitation to photosynthesis dominated in J. curcas under low water availability. The increase of δ13C should be attributed to the decrease in gs and E under the lowest water supply. J. curcas could adapt to low water availability by adjusting its plant size, stomata closure, reduction of E, increasing δ13C, and leaf pigment contents. Moreover, effects of provenance and the interaction with the watering regime were detected in growth and many physiological parameters. The provenance from xeric habitats showed stronger plasticity in the plant size than that from other provenances under drought. The variations may be used as criteria for variety/provenance selection and improvement of J. curcas performance., C. Y. Yin, X. Y. Pang, A. D. Peuke, X. Wang, K. Chen, R. G. Gong., and Seznam literatury
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1328. Growth and photosynthetic responses of four landscape shrub species to elevated ozone
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- Zhang, L., Su, B. Y., Xu, H., and Li, Y. G.
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- bez média and svazek
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- model:article and TEXT
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- biologie, biology, biomass, Chionanthus retusus Lindl.& Paxt, chlorophyll a fluorescence, Cornus alba, Euonymus bungeanus, gas exchange, ozone, Photinia x fraseri, 2, and 57/59
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- Multiple languages
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- a1_Attention should be paid to ozone (O3) sensitivity of greening plant since ground-level O3 concentrations are increasing especially in urban and suburban area. We studied the ecophysiological responses to elevated O3 of four shrub species [Euonymus bungeanus Maxim. (EB), Photinia × fraseri (PF), Chionanthus retusus Lindl. & Paxt. (CR) and Cornus alba L. (CA)], which are often used for garden greening in China. Saplings of those species were exposed to high O3 concentration (70 nmol mol-1, 7 h d-1 for 65 d) in open-top growth chambers. Responses to O3 were assessed by gas exchanges, chlorophyll (Chl) fluorescence and dry mass. We found that elevated O3 significantly decreased lightsaturated net photosynthetic rate (PNsat), transpiration rate (E) and stomatal conductance (gs). The ratio of intercellular CO2 to ambient CO2 concentration (Ci/Ca) did not reduce under O3 fumigation which suggested that the O3-induced depressions of P Nsat under O3 fumigation were probably due to limitation of mesophyll processes rather than stomatal limitation. High O3 exposure also significantly depressed the maximum efficiency of photosystem II (PSII) photochemistry in the dark-adapted state (Fv/Fm) which meant the O3-induced photoinhibition. Both root dry mass and root/shoot ratios were significantly decreased under ozone fumigation, but the total mass was unchanged. The responses of gas exchange such as PNsat in these four shrubs to O3 exposure were species-specific. Highest loss of PNsat was observed in EB (-49.6%), while the CR had the lowest loss (-36.5%). Moreover, the O3-exposed CR showed similar gs as CF, reflecting that its O3 flux might be unchanged under elevated O3 environment. Ozone drastically decreased actual quantum yield of PSII (ΦPSII) and electron transport rate (ETR) in EB while increased ΦPSII and ETR in CR., a2_Furthermore, the relative losses in P Nsat positively correlated with the relative decreases in ΦPSII and ETR which indicated that the impairment of photosynthesis was probably affected by the light reaction process. The light reaction of EB was impaired most seriously but that of CR was not damaged. All results indicated that EB was probably the most sensitive shrub species to O3 while CR the most tolerant one. Therefore, CR might be an ideal choice for greening in ozone-polluted areas., L. Zhang ... [et al.]., and Obsahuje bibliografii
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1329. Growth and photosynthetic responses of soybean seedlings to maize shading in relay intercropping system in Southwest China
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- Su, B. Y., Song, Y. X., Song, C., Cui, L., Yong, T. W., and Yang, W. Y.
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- model:article and TEXT
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- fotosyntéza, produktivita, sója, kukuřice, photosynthesis, productivity, soybean, Čína jihovýchodní, China, Southeastern, carbon accumulation, chlorophyll a fluorescence, photosynthetic pigment, planting pattern, intercropping system, maize, 2, and 581
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- Multiple languages
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- Intercropping, a traditional and worldwide cropping practice, has been considered as a paradigm of sustainable agriculture based on complementary mechanisms among different crop species. Soybean (Glycine max) is widely relay intercropped about 60 days before maize (Zea mays) harvest in Southwest China. However, shade caused by tall maize plants may be a limiting factor for soybean growth at a seedling stage. In field research, we studied the ecophysiological responses of two widely cultivated soybean varieties [Gongqiudou494-1 (GQD) and Gongxuan 1 (GX)] to maize shading in a relay intercropping system (RI) compared with monocropped soybean plants (M). Our results showed that soybean seedlings intercropped with maize exhibited significantly downregulated net photosynthetic rate (PN) (-38.3%), transpiration rate (-42.7%), and stomatal conductance (-55.4%) due to low available light. The insignificant changes in intercellular CO2 concentration and the maximum efficiency of PSII photochemistry suggested that the maize shading-induced depressions in PN were probably caused by the deficiency of energy for carbon assimilation. The significantly increased total chlorophyll (Chl) content (+27.4%) and Chl b content (+52.2%), with lowered Chl a/b ratios (-20.5%) indicated soybean plants adjusted their light-harvesting efficiency under maize shading condition. Biomass and leaf area index (LAI) of seedlings under RI decreased significantly (-78.7 and -71%, respectively) in comparison with M. Correlation analysis indicated the relative reduction in biomass accumulation was caused by the decline in LAI rather than PN, it affected negatively the final yields of soybean (32.8%). Cultivar-specific responses to maize shading were observed in respects of LAI, biomass, and grain yield. It indicated that GX might be a better cultivar for relay intercropping with maize in Southwest China., B. Y. Su, Y. X. Song, C. Song, L. Cui, T. W. Yong, W. Y. Yang., and Obsahuje bibliografii
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1330. Growth and physiological changes in saplings of Minquartia guianensis and Swietenia macrophylla during acclimation to full sunlight
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- Azevedo, G. F. C. and Marenco, R. A.
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- bez média and svazek
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- model:article and TEXT
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- biologie, biology, gas exchange, growth rates, photoinhibition, photosynthsis, Rubisco activity, tropical trees, 2, and 57/59
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- Multiple languages
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- a1_Low light availability under a forest canopy often limits plant growth; however, sudden increase in light intensity may induce photoinhibition of photosynthesis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ecophysiological changes that occur in potted plants of Minquartia guianensis and Swietenia macrophylla during the acclimation process to full sunlight. We used six full-sun independent acclimation periods (30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 days) and a control kept in the shade. Shading was obtained by placing plants under the canopy of a small forest. The Fv/Fm ratio, net photosynthetic rate (PN), the maximum carboxylation velocity of Rubisco (Vcmax), maximum electron transport rate (Jmax), specific leaf area (SLA), and growth were assessed at the end of each of the six acclimation periods. Plant exposure to full sunlight caused a sudden decrease in the Fv/Fm ratio (photoinhibition) particularly in Minquartia. Photooxidation (necrotic patches) of the leaf tissue was observed in upper leaves of Minquartia. The higher PN values were observed in Swietenia under full sun, about 12 μmol(CO2) m-2 s-1. Vcmax25 values were higher after 90 days of acclimation, about 14 μmol(CO2) m-2 s-1 for Minquartia, and 35 μmol(CO2) m-2 s-1 for Swietenia. At the end of a 180-d acclimation period Jmax25 was 35 μmol(electron) m-2 s-1 for Minquartia and 60 μmol(electron) m-2 s-1 for Swietenia. SLA was higher in Swietenia than in Minquartia. In Minquartia, monthly rate of leaf production per plant (MRLP) was positive (0.22 leaf month-1) after four months in the open. Whereas, in Swietenia MRLP was positive (0.56 leaf month-1) after an acclimation period of two months. After six months in the open, height growth rates were 3.5 and 28 mm month-1 for Minquartia and Swietenia, respectively., a2_The greater acclimation capacity of Swietenia was associated to an enhanced photosynthetic plasticity under full sun. In Minquartia, transition to full-sun conditions and lack of physiological adjustment resulted in severe photoinhibition and loss of leaves., G. F. C. Azevedo, R. A. Marenco., and Obsahuje bibliografii
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