Enhanced root and shoot development of poplar cuttings induced by Pisolithus inoculum

1981 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 844-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Navratil ◽  
G. C. Rochon
Keyword(s):  
Root Development ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Development ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Total Root Length ◽  
Root Characteristics ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Poplar Cuttings

Cuttings from four poplar hybrids, Populus × cv. Northwest, P. × euroamericana cv. I-45/51, P. × euroamericana cv. DN-21, and P. × cv. robusta superba, were rooted in a medium inoculated with vermiculite-based vegetative inoculum of Pisolithustinctorius (Pers.) Coker and Couch, produced by Abbott Laboratories, Chicago. The addition of the inoculum to the medium resulted in an enhancement in shoot and root development of all four clones. All clones except I-45/51 responded with significantly increased shoot length. At least two of the root characteristics measured, number of roots per cutting, average induced and preformed root length, total root length, and root dry weight, were significantly increased by the addition of the inoculum in three of the clones: cv. Northwest, cv. I-45/51, and cv. DN-21. Cultivar variations in response to the inoculation were evident. Hormonal exudates liberated by the mycelium of Pisolithus are suspected as a cause of the enhanced shoot and root development.

scholarly journals Effect of Osmopriming of Boro Rice Seeds on Field Establishment of Seedlings

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 228-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Roy ◽  
M. A. R. Sarkar ◽  
S. K. Paul ◽  
A. Dey
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Rice Seed ◽  
Germination Time ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Vigor Index ◽  
Mean Germination Time ◽  
Germination Vigor

An experiment was conducted at the Seed Laboratory of the Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from January to April 2012 to study the effect of osmopriming of Boro rice seed (cv. BRRI dhan29). Seeds were soaked in 1%, 3% and 5% solutions of ZnSO4, KCl and CaCl2 for 24 hours, respectively, with 30 hours incubation at 35°C temperature. Seed quality tests such as percent germination, mean germination time, vigor index, shoot length, root length, shoot dry weight and root dry weight of rice seedlings were measured for all treatments. Population m-2 was also calculated to investigate the field establishment of primed seeds. The highest germination, vigor index, population m-2, shoot length and shoot dry weight at 15 and 30 DAS, root length at 15 DAS, root dry weight at 15 and 30 DAS and the lowest mean germination time was observed from priming of seeds with 3% ZnSO4. Exceptionally, priming with 3% CaCl2 showed the highest root length at 30 DAS. On the contrary, 3% and 5% CaCl2 priming treatment showed the lowest germination, vigor index, population m-2, shoot length and shoot dry weight at 15 and 30 DAS, root length at 15 DAS, root dry weight at 15 and 30 DAS and the highest mean germination time. It can be concluded that rice seed (cv. BRRI dhan29) can be primed with 3% ZnSO4 solution for improving germination and field establishment of rice seedlings.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v1i4.9131  Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol. 1(4): 228-232

scholarly journals Marigold Growth in Six-packs following Transplanting from Plugs at Several Stages of Development

HortScience ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 632f-633
Author(s):  
Kay Oakley ◽  
Robert Geneve ◽  
Sharon Kester ◽  
Myra Stafford
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Separate Experiment ◽  
Total Root Length ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Root Restriction

Root and shoot development in Marigold `Little Devil Flame' was studied after being grown for varying lengths of time in 392-count plugs before transplanting to six-pack cells. Seedlings were grown for 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 days before transplanting to six-packs. All plants were measured at day 25. There was no significant difference in total root length, area and dry weight per plant or in leaf area and shoot dry weight per plant for seedlings transplanted from 0 to 15 days. Both total root dry weight and total shoot dry weight of seedlings transplanted on day 20 was reduced by 32% compared to seedlings that were not transplanted. Total root dry weight of seedlings transplanted at day 25 was reduced by 60% while total shoot dry weight of seedlings was reduced by 56% from those not transplanted. In a separate experiment, the growth rate of seedlings grown in plugs was sigmoidal (r2 = 0.98). Growth rate was significantly reduced between 20 and 25 days in the plug. These results suggest that root restriction in the plug may be a factor in the reduction of seedling growth following transplanting.

scholarly journals Respons of wheat species to irrigation water salinity

Genetika ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 435-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yalçın Coşkun ◽  
İsmail Taş
Keyword(s):  
Ploidy Level ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Salinity Level ◽  
Water Salinity ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Irrigation Water Salinity

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different irrigation water salinity level on chromosomes and shoots of wheat with three different ploidy level (diploid, tetraploid and hexaploid). Greenhouse experiment revealed that irrigation water salinity level had significant effects on shoot dry weight, root dry weight, shoot length and root length (P<0.05). The effects of ploidy level and cultivar shoot dry weight and root dry weight were also found to be significant (P<0.05), but the effects on shoot length and root length were not significant (P>0.05). Negative effects of salinity on shoot and root were started at 8 dS m-1. Also hexaploid wheat was more tolerant then tetraploid and diploid wheat to salinity. It was not determined that possible effects of irrigation water salinity to structure of chromosomes with current equipment and methods. Cell divisions were normal, but decreasing cell division rates were observed with increasing irrigation water salinity levels.

Root and shoot development in Corymbia calophylla and Banksia brownii after the application of the fungicide phosphite

2002 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 155 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. R. Barrett ◽  
B. L. Shearer ◽  
G. E. St J. Hardy
Keyword(s):  
Root Development ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Shoot Growth ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Leaf Size ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Development ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight ◽  
Growth Abnormalities

The effects of low-volume foliar application (24, 48, 96 kg ha–1) of phosphite on root and shoot development in Corymbia calophylla Lindley and Banksia brownii ex R.Br. were investigated in a glasshouse study. Shoot growth, root and shoot dry weight and root length were not significantly reduced by phosphite application in C. calophylla 2 weeks and 4 months after phosphite application. Shoot growth, shoot dry weight and root length were not significantly reduced in the non-mycorrhizal B. brownii. However, in plants treated with 24 and 96 kg ha–1, root dry weight was significantly reduced 4 months but not 2 weeks after spray. A discoloration of the root stele was also observed in phosphite-treated plants of this species. At 2 weeks after spray, root concentrations of phosphite in C. calophylla were up to five times higher than shoot concentrations. At 4 months after application, growth abnormalities were observed in B. brownii and these included spindly new shoot growth with rosetted foliage of reduced leaf size. The results of this study, which assessed one mycorrhizal and one non-mycorrhizal native species, suggest that species may vary in their response to phosphite in terms of root development and phosphite applied at rates of 24 kg ha–1 or higher may result in reduced root growth, particularly in non-mycorrhizal species. Further studies on root development in a wider range of species are needed to validate these findings.

scholarly journals The Influence of Salinity on Seedling Growth of Some Pumpkin Varieties Used as Rootstock

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana KURUM ◽  
Kamile ULUKAPI ◽  
Köksal AYDINŞAKİR ◽  
Ahmet Naci ONUS
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Shoot Fresh Weight ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Salinity Levels ◽  
Plant Length

In this study, the effects of different salinity levels (0, “control”, 2, 4, 8, and 12 dS m-1) on seedling growth of Obez, RS 841 and Ferro F1 pumpkin varieties, widely used around the world as rootstock, were investigated. Seedlings grown under saline conditions were investigated for plant main stem length, plant length, root length, shoot length, root fresh weight, root dry weight, shoot fresh weight, shoot dry weights and ion concentrations (Ca++, K+, Na+) in the leaves of pumpkin varieties. The results revealed that root length, shoot length, root fresh weight, root dry weight, shoot fresh weight and shoot dry weights tend to decrease when the electrical conductivity of the solution is increased. Results indicated that these varieties responded different to some investigated parameters under saline conditions.

scholarly journals Effects of salinity stress on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) landraces during early growth stage

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyoum Zawude ◽  
Diriba Shanko
Keyword(s):  
Salinity Stress ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Growth Stage ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Salt Tolerant ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Shoot Fresh Weight ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Shoot Dry Weight

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Salinity is one of the most serious abiotic stresses for crop plant growth. Chickpea grows under a wide range of climatic conditions and highly sensitive to salt stress. To determine the most tolerant genotype to salinity stress, an experiment was done as factorial form under completely block design (CRD) with three replications.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The experimental treatments were four NaCl salinity levels (0, 5dS/m, 10dS/m and 15dS/m) and five chickpea landraces (Dadi, Dido, Dida, Dimi and Soya).  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Results indicated that significant was observed in root length, shoot length, shoot fresh weight, root fresh weight, shoot dry weight, root dry weight, seedling shoot and root reduction traits in stress conditions. Dimi, Dido and Dadi were showed that high reduction in root length, shoot length, root length, shoot fresh weight, root fresh weight, shoot dry weight, root dry weight, seedling root and shoot in salinity conditions, respectively. The ANOVA for landraces and their interaction was found to be highly significant at (p&lt;0.001) and (p&lt;0.05) with all parameters. Landraces Dimi, Dido and Dadi were found salt tolerant but Soya was highly salt sensitive during seedling growth stage. Shoot dry weight had the most positive and significant correlation with root dry weight (r =0.987**). Seedling shoot reduction depicted a negative and significant correlation with total dry matter (r =-0.734**).</p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study indicated that developing genetic variability by identifying salt tolerant landrace is one of the appropriate strategies used to overcome salinity problem in arid and semi-arid areas.

scholarly journals ROOT GROWTH OF MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA HORT, `ST, MARY AFTER EXPOSURE TO ROOT-ZONE TEMPERATURE TREATMENTS

HortScience ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1080g-1080
Author(s):  
Chris A. Martin ◽  
Dewayne L. Ingram
Keyword(s):  
Root Growth ◽  
Treatment Period ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Root Zone ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Total Root Length ◽  
Root Zone Temperature ◽  
Magnolia Grandiflora ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Zone Temperature

Root growth of Magnolia grandiflora Hort. `St. Mary' was studied for 16 wk after an 8-wk exposure period to 30°, 34°, 38°, or 42°±0.8°C root-zone temperature (RZT) treatments applied 6 hr daily, Immediately after the RZT treatment period, total root length was similar for trees exposed to 30°, 34°, and 38°C and was reduced 45% at 42° compared to 38°C. For weeks eight and 18 of the post-treatment period, response of total root length to RZT was linear. Total root length of trees exposed to 28°C was 247% and 225% greater than those exposed to 42°C RZT at week eight and 16, respectively. Root dry weight from the 42°C RZT treatment was 29% and 48% less than 38° and 34°C RZT treatment, respectively, at week eight. By week 16, root dry weight as a function of RZT had changed such that the 42°C RZT was 43% and 47% less than 38° and 34°C RZT, respectively. Differences in root growth patterns between weeks eight and 16 suggest that trees were able to overcome the detrimental effects of the 38°C treatment whereas growth suppression by the 42°C treatment was still evident after 16 wk. Previous exposure of tree roots to supraoptimal RZT regimens may have long-term implications for suppressing growth and lengthening the establishment period of trees in the landscape,

scholarly journals Root Growth of Southern Magnolia Following Exposure to High Root-zone Temperatures

HortScience ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 370-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris A. Martin ◽  
Dewayne L. Ingram
Keyword(s):  
Root Growth ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Root Zone ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth Patterns ◽  
Total Root Length ◽  
Root Zone Temperature ◽  
Magnolia Grandiflora ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Zone Temperature

Root growth of southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora Hort. `St. Mary') was studied for 16 weeks after an 8-week exposure to 30, 34, 38, or 42 ± 0.8C root-zone temperature (RZT) treatments applied for 6 hours daily. Immediately after RZT treatments, total root length of trees responded negatively to increased RZT in a quadratic pattern and the shoot and root dry weight of trees was similar. However, 8 and 16 weeks after RZT treatments, total root length responded linearly in a negative pattern to increased RZT, and shoot and root dry weight responded negatively to increased RZT in a linear and quadratic pattern, respectively. Root dry weight of trees exposed to 42C RZT treatment was 29% and 48% less than 38 and 34C RZT treatments, respectively, at week 8. By week 16, root dry weight as a function of RZT had changed such that the 42C RZT was 43% and 47% less than 38 and 34C RZT, respectively. Differences in root growth patterns between weeks 8 and 16 suggest that trees were able to overcome the detrimental effects of the 38C treatment, whereas growth suppression by the 42C treatment was still evident after 16 weeks.

scholarly journals Rooting `Yoshino' Cryptomeria Stem Cuttings as Influenced by Growth Stage, Branch Order, and IBA Treatment

HortScience ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1532-1535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura G. Jull ◽  
Stuart L. Warren ◽  
Frank A. Blazich
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Growth Stage ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Stem Cuttings ◽  
Total Root Length ◽  
Branch Order ◽  
First Order ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Root Area

Stem cuttings of `Yoshino' Japanese cedar [Cryptomeria japonica (L.f.) D. Don `Yoshino'], consisting of tips (terminal 20 cm) of first-order laterals, distal halves (terminal 10 cm) of tips of first-order laterals, and proximal halves (basal 10 cm) of tips of first-order laterals, or tips (terminal 10 cm) of second-order laterals, were taken on four dates that represented four growth stages (softwood, semi-hardwood, hardwood, and pre-budbreak). The cuttings were treated with 0, 3000, 6000, or 9000 mg IBA/liter. Branch order affected all rooting measurements at each growth stage. Regardless of growth stage, tips of and proximal halves of first-order laterals containing lignified wood had the highest percent rooting, root count, total root length, root area, and root dry weight. Hardwood tips of and semi-hardwood proximal halves of first-order laterals exhibited the highest overall rooting (87%), followed by softwood proximal halves of first-order laterals (78%). Rooting of distal halves of first-order laterals and tips of second-order laterals never exceeded 55% and 34%, respectively, at any growth stage. IBA treatment influenced percent rooting, root count, total root length, root area, and root dry weight of semi-hardwood, hardwood, and pre-budbreak cuttings, except for root dry weight of semi-hardwood cuttings. IBA had no affect on softwood cuttings. Chemical name used: 1H-indole-3-butyric acid (IBA).

scholarly journals Copper Hydroxide Controls Root Distribution In Container-Grown Carpentaria Palm

HortScience ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 271D-271
Author(s):  
Sven E. Svenson ◽  
Timothy K. Broschat
Keyword(s):  
Root Growth ◽  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Root Distribution ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Total Root Length ◽  
Copper Hydroxide ◽  
House Paint ◽  
Root Dry Weight ◽  
Medium Interface

The influence of copper hydroxide [Cu(OH)2] application to interior container surfaces on root growth at the container-medium interface was studied using Carpentaria palm [Carpentaria acuminata (H. Wendl. & Drude) Becc.]. Cu(OH)2 (0, 100, 200, or 400 g) was mixed with one liter of either white latex house paint, or NuFilm-17 surfactant, and applied to all surfaces inside 0.5 liter containers. Plants were grown in untreated containers, in containers treated with paint or NuFilm-17 only, or in containers treated with Cu(OH)2 in paint (100 g rate only) or NuFilm-17 (100, 200 or 400 g per liter). When applied in paint or NuFilm-17, Cu(OH)2 reduced root growth at the container-medium interface, controlling the circular growth pattern commonly observed in container-grown plants. Controlling circling root growth at the soil-container interface did not influence shoot or root dry weight, but did reduce total root length. Application of Cu(OH)2 with paint was unsightly, while application with NuFilm-17 was almost unnoticeable.

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