scholarly journals EFFECT OF OSMOTIC PRESSURE ON GERMINATION OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS (Helianthus annuus L.) / EFECTO DE LA PRESION OSMOTICA SOBRE LA GERMINACION DE SEMILLAS DEL GIRASOL (Helianthus annuus L.) / INFLUENCE DE LA PRESSION OSMOTIQUE SUR LA GERMINATION DE LA SEMENCE DE TOURNESOL (Helianthus annuus L.)

Helia ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (35) ◽  
pp. 129-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed El Midaoui ◽  
Ahmed Talouizte ◽  
Mohamed Benbella ◽  
Hervé Serieys ◽  
Yves Griveau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Helianthus Annuus ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Water Shortage ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Arid Areas ◽  
Sunflower Seeds ◽  
Helianthus Annuus L ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Semi Arid

SUMMARYIn arid and semi arid areas, water is the most limiting factor of crop production. Germination is susceptible to water shortage. Experimentation was undertaken to study the effect of water stress on germination of seeds of three sunflower genotypes (Oro 9, Mirasol and Albena). Six PEG 6000 osmotic constraints were tested (0, -0.4, -0.6, -1, -1.2 and -1.6 MPa). Results showed no significant difference between germination percent of the control and -0.4 MPa treatment and between -0.8, -1 and -1.2 MPa treatments. Germination percent was most reduced at -1.6 MPa (-65%). Mean germination duration was also affected and the highest value was obtained for -1.6 MPa (4.95 days, related to an increase of 185%). Differences between genotypes were significant in the treatment at -1 MPa.

scholarly journals In vitro and in vivo water stress in sunflower, Helianthus annuus L

Helia ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 27 (40) ◽  
pp. 227-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Turhan ◽  
I. Baser
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Helianthus Annuus ◽  
Helianthus Annuus L

scholarly journals Does the conversion of grasslands to row crop production in semi-arid areas threaten global food supplies?

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
David E. Clay ◽  
Sharon A. Clay ◽  
Kurtis D. Reitsma ◽  
Barry H. Dunn ◽  
Alexander J. Smart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Arid Areas ◽  
Row Crop ◽  
Global Food ◽  
Semi Arid

Changes in the baseline of the Crop Water Stress Index for lucerne (Medicago sativa) over 3 years

1991 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. A. Rechel ◽  
W. R. DeTar ◽  
D. Ballard
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Vapour Pressure Deficit ◽  
Water Shortage ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
First Year ◽  
Crop Water ◽  
Crop Water Stress Index ◽  
Water Stress Index ◽  
Crop Water Stress

SUMMARYThe ability to detect and measure water stress accurately is critical for optimizing crop production. The Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI), the linear relationship of the difference between foliage and air temperatures as a function of the air vapour pressure deficit, is one widely used method. Under well-watered conditions, a ‘baseline’ is derived that is crop specific and presumed fairly constant, despite differences in development and physiology. This study reports changes in the baseline of the CWSI for lucerne crops not subjected to water shortage over 3 years. Studies of lucerne in California from April 1986 to October 1988 used the CWSI to plan irrigations. It was necessary to re-establish the baseline periodically throughout the experiment. In the first year it was similar to that reported in the literature, but in the second year it had a statistically significant steeper slope and higher intercept. In the third year, the regression equation was similar to that in the first year. The changes in the baseline are thought to be a result of crop age rather than year-to-year weather fluctuations. The baseline needs to be determined periodically as the crop matures, to ensure accurate interpretation of plant water stress.

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