scholarly journals Evaluation of the Behavior of Some Genotypes of Salix sp. in the Conditions of Sandy Soils

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Marin SOARE ◽  
Paula IANCU ◽  
Elena BONCIU ◽  
Ion NICOLAE ◽  
Luminita BUSE DRAGOMIR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Sandy Soils ◽  
Stem Height ◽  
Short Rotation ◽  
Hydric Stress ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Comparative Analyse

The aim of this study was to make a comparative analyse of nine willow genotypes (seven Romanian and two Swedish clones) in order to test them for short rotation coppice. Researches have been carried out in the sandy soils from Southern Romania, over a period of two years of vegetation. There were made determinations as concern plants growth and development and were referring to survival rate, stem height, number of shoots/plant and stem diameter at the base. Hydric stress is one of the main factors of limiting plant growth on this type of soil and the experimented willow genotypes have reacted differently. The obtained results have shown the fact that the largest vegetative growth was recorded in Pesred and Inger genotypes. It also emphasizes with good results in terms of the quantity of biomass RO 1077, Fragisal and Robisal genotypes. Based on the obtained results it can appreciate that Salix sp. represents a solution of utilize the sandy soils which have low fertile and obtaining considerable amounts of biomass, in the conditions of ensuring of water and nutritive resources.

scholarly journals Comparison of growth parameters of 40 varieties/clones short rotation coppice willow (Salix)

2011 ◽  
pp. 99-104
Author(s):  
Attila Bako ◽  
Diana Tóthová
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
First Year ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Stem Height ◽  
Short Rotation ◽  
One Year

The plantation of willow varieties was established in 2009. The 40 different varieties and clones of Salix were planted at a research field in Kolíňany (Nitra district). The paper evaluates results from the first growing season in 2009. The survival rate of planted cuttings ranged from 55.56 % to 100.00 % after the first year. The lowest survival rate was reached by Terra Nova variety. The stem numbers per plant ranged from 1.17 ±0.37 to 2.53 ±0.98. The average height of one-year old stem varied from 65.82 ±36.60 cm to 225.58 ±68.61 cm. The average stem diameter ranged from 6.90 ±2.63 mm to 14.34 ±3.39 mm. There were statistically very significant differences in parameters of stem height stem diameter and stem numbers per plant among studied varieties/clones. The statistic method used was analysis of variance ANOVA. The varieties were then divided into 6 groups according to their similarity in observed parameters after the first growing season by cluster analysis. The best results were reached by varieties/clones classified in the second group. The survival rate, stem diameter and stem height values of these varieties/clones were above average. 

scholarly journals Vegetative traits can predict flowering quality in Phalaenopsis orchids despite large genotypic variation in response to light and temperature

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e0251405
Author(s):  
Evelien van Tongerlo ◽  
Wim van Ieperen ◽  
Janneke A. Dieleman ◽  
Leo F. M. Marcelis
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Genotypic Variation ◽  
Biomass Accumulation ◽  
Plant Size ◽  
Plant Growth And Development ◽  
Vegetative Traits

Phalaenopsis is an economically important horticultural ornamental, but its growth is slow and costly. The vegetative cultivation phase is long and required to ensure sufficient plant size. This is needed to develop high quality flowering plants. We studied the effects of temperature (27 or 31 °C) and light intensity (60 or 140 μmol m-2 s-1) on plant growth and development during the vegetative cultivation phase in two experiments, with respectively 19 and 14 genotypes. Furthermore, the after-effects of treatments applied during vegetative growth on flowering traits were determined. Increasing light intensity in the vegetative phase accelerated both vegetative plant growth and development. Increasing temperature accelerated vegetative leaf appearance rate, but strongly reduced plant and root biomass accumulation when temperatures were too high. Flowering was greatly affected by treatments applied during vegetative growth, and increased light and temperature increased number of flower spikes, and number of flowers and buds. Genotypic variation was large in Phalaenopsis, especially in traits related to flowering, thus care is needed when generalising results based on a limited number of cultivars. Plant biomass and number of leaves during vegetative growth were positively correlated with flowering quality. These traits can be used as an early predictor for flowering capacity and quality of the final product. Additionally, this knowledge can be used to improve selection of new cultivars.

scholarly journals Micropropagation of Musa balbasiana (BBB group)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Phuong Thi Bach Vu ◽  
Nhi Thi Yen Trieu ◽  
Kien Cong Duong ◽  
Phuong Ngo Diem Quach
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Ms Medium ◽  
Shoot Height ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Murashige And Skoog Medium ◽  
Disease Free

The banana domestic market as well as global market are growing. Musa balbasiana (BBB group) is now one of the preferred banana types; however, this banana group is facing up to risk of degeneration and disease. Therefore, the micropropagation of banana to provide genetic stability, disease-free seedlings, and enriching the types of bananas in the market is essential. In this study, we have completed the process of Musa balbasiana (BBB group) micropropagation. The study results showed that the samples were sterilized with NaOCl 3% solution in 12-15 minutes depending on the size and age of the samples, buds were regenerated on Murashige and Skoog medium (MS) added 0.5 mg/L 1-phenyl-3 (1,2,3 thiadiazol-5-yl) (TDZ). MS medium supplemented with 1 mg/L benzylaminopurine (BA) and 0.25 mg/L kinetin made high efficiency shoot initation (10.700 ± 0.135 buds/sample) and the shoot height at the day of 20 was 3.023 ± 0.018 cm. Musa balbasiana (BBB group) had been the most induced roots on MS medium without plant growth regulators with 4.533 ± 0.058 roots/shoot and the roots were 2.433 ± 0.067 cm in length. Complete seedlings (with roots, stems, and leave) were transferred to the nursery and planted on sand with the highest survival rate of 91.1 %. After two weeks, the survival plants were moved to grown on clean soil for the best growth and development.

Mechanisms of ethylene biosynthesis and response in plants

2015 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul B. Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Ethylene Biosynthesis ◽  
Unsaturated Hydrocarbon ◽  
Flower Senescence ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Plant Growth And Development ◽  
Step Process ◽  
Ethylene Response ◽  
Ethylene Signalling

Ethylene is the simplest unsaturated hydrocarbon, yet it has profound effects on plant growth and development, including many agriculturally important phenomena. Analysis of the mechanisms underlying ethylene biosynthesis and signalling have resulted in the elucidation of multistep mechanisms which at first glance appear simple, but in fact represent several levels of control to tightly regulate the level of production and response. Ethylene biosynthesis represents a two-step process that is regulated at both the transcriptional and post-translational levels, thus enabling plants to control the amount of ethylene produced with regard to promotion of responses such as climacteric flower senescence and fruit ripening. Ethylene production subsequently results in activation of the ethylene response, as ethylene accumulation will trigger the ethylene signalling pathway to activate ethylene-dependent transcription for promotion of the response and for resetting the pathway. A more detailed knowledge of the mechanisms underlying biosynthesis and the ethylene response will ultimately enable new approaches to be developed for control of the initiation and progression of ethylene-dependent developmental processes, many of which are of horticultural significance.

Response of Poinsettia Growth and Development to Ratio of Radiant to Thermal Energy

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 508e-508
Author(s):  
Bin Liu ◽  
Royal D. Heins
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Model Simulation ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Plant Growth And Development ◽  
Daily Light Integral ◽  
Highly Correlated

A concept of ratio of radiant to thermal energy (RRT) has been developed to deal with the interactive effect of light and temperature on plant growth and development. This study further confirms that RRT is a useful parameter for plant growth, development, and quality control. Based on greenhouse experiments conducted with 27 treatment combinations of temperature, light, and plant spacing, a model for poinsettia plant growth and development was constructed using the computer program STELLA II. Results from the model simulation with different levels of daily light integral, temperature, and plant spacing showed that the RRT significantly affects leaf unfolding rate when RRT is lower than 0.025 mol/degree-day per plant. Plant dry weight is highly correlated with RRT; it increases linearly as RRT increases.

scholarly journals Characterization of Plant Growth-Promoting Traits and Inoculation Effects on Triticum durum of Actinomycetes Isolates under Salt Stress Conditions

Soil Systems ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Rihab Djebaili ◽  
Marika Pellegrini ◽  
Massimiliano Rossi ◽  
Cinzia Forni ◽  
Maria Smati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Salt Stress ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Durum Wheat ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Indole Acetic Acid ◽  
Greenhouse Experiment ◽  
Hydrocyanic Acid ◽  
In Vitro Assays

This study aimed to characterize the halotolerant capability, in vitro, of selected actinomycetes strains and to evaluate their competence in promoting halo stress tolerance in durum wheat in a greenhouse experiment. Fourteen isolates were tested for phosphate solubilization, indole acetic acid, hydrocyanic acid, and ammonia production under different salt concentrations (i.e., 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25, and 1.5 M NaCl). The presence of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase activity was also investigated. Salinity tolerance was evaluated in durum wheat through plant growth and development parameters: shoot and root length, dry and ash-free dry weight, and the total chlorophyll content, as well as proline accumulation. In vitro assays have shown that the strains can solubilize inorganic phosphate and produce indole acetic acid, hydrocyanic acid, and ammonia under different salt concentrations. Most of the strains (86%) had 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase activity, with significant amounts of α-ketobutyric acid. In the greenhouse experiment, inoculation with actinomycetes strains improved the morpho-biochemical parameters of durum wheat plants, which also recorded significantly higher content of chlorophylls and proline than those uninoculated, both under normal and stressed conditions. Our results suggest that inoculation of halotolerant actinomycetes can mitigate the negative effects of salt stress and allow normal growth and development of durum wheat plants.

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