scholarly journals Screening of Fe-Deficiency Tolerance in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Through Hydroponic Culture

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Motiar RAHMAN ◽  
Mohammad S. ISLAM ◽  
Ahmad Humayan KABIR ◽  
Syed A. HAIDER ◽  
Nishit K. PAUL
Keyword(s):  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Hydroponic Culture ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Fe Deficiency ◽  
Shoot Height ◽  
Local Variety ◽  
Plant Breeding Program ◽  
Chlorophyll A And B ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Screening for Fe deficiency tolerance in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Bangladeshi genotypes (‘BARI-1’, ‘Local variety’, ‘Orca Onamica’, and ‘Prince’) were studied based on different morphological and physiological parameters. Number of leaves, shoot height and weight were significantly reduced in ‘Orca Onamica’ and ‘Prince’, whereas ‘BARI-1’ and ‘Local variety’ did not show prominent decrease in the aforesaid growth parameters under Fe deficiency. Again, ‘Orca Onamica’ and ‘Prince’ showed significantly decreased root length and root biomass under Fe deficiency. In contrast, these parameters were unchangeable in ‘BARI’-1 and ‘Local variety’ in Fe shortage compared to controls. Furthermore, Fe deficiency caused severe decrease in chlorophyll (a and b) and Fe concentrations in leaves of ‘Orca Onamica’ and ‘Prince’ grown on hydroponic culture. In contrast, chlorophyll (a and b) and Fe concentrations were not significantly decreased in ‘BARI-1’ and ‘Local variety’ due to Fe deficiency. Based on these findings, tolerance to Fe deficiency in these okra cultivars can be categorized as: tolerant (‘BARI-1’ and ‘Local’), and sensitive (‘Orca Onamica’ and ‘Prince’). The ranking can be applied in plant breeding program and may have great advantage over conventional methods. This study also demonstrates the effectiveness of hydroponic culture as an efficient method to screen Fe-efficient crop plants.

scholarly journals SEEDLING PRODUCTION OF YELLOW MARACUJA IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Mirian Nomura ◽  
Mozart De Mattos Silveira Borges ◽  
Matheus Vinicius Abadia Ventura ◽  
Estevam Matheus Costa ◽  
Muriel Silva Vilarinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Passion Fruit ◽  
Shoot Height ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Chlorophyll A And B ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Screen Mesh ◽  
Yellow Passion Fruit

The objective of this work was to evaluate the production of yellow passion fruit seedlings in protected environments composed of different photoselective screens. The work was developed at the UEMG, unit Ituiutaba and started in May and was evaluated in June 2018. The treatments consist of different types of protected environment: T1-Open Sky; T2 - Black Screen (mesh for 30% shade); T3 - White Screen (mesh for 20% shade); T4 - Blue Screen (mesh for 20% shade) and T5 - Red Screen (mesh for 20% shade). The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with four replications, ten plants per experimental plot. The analysis of the germination content, chlorophyll a and b, number of leaves, leaf length, stem diameter, and shoot height were performed. No photoselective effects were observed for the germination rate, chlorophyll a and b, the number of leaves, shoot height, leaf length and stem diameter in the yellow passion fruit crop.

scholarly journals Alleviation of nickel toxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings by selenium supplementation

2013 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Gajewska ◽  
Daniel Drobik ◽  
Marzena Wielanek ◽  
Joanna Sekulska-Nalewajko ◽  
Jarosław Gocławski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photosystem Ii ◽  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Electrolyte Leakage ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Photosynthetic Pigment ◽  
Triticum Aestivum L ◽  
Photochemical Activity ◽  
Wheat Seedlings ◽  
Chlorophyll A And B ◽  
Hydroponically Grown

Abstract Hydroponically grown wheat seedlings were treated with 50 μM N i and/or 15 μM Se. After a 7-day culture period, their growth parameters, N i, Se, F e, and M g contents, electrolyte leakage, photosynthetic pigment concentrations, and photochemical activity of photosystem II were determined. Exposure of wheat seedlings to N i alone resulted in reduction in the total shoot and root lengths, by 22% and 50%, respectively. Addition of Se to the N i-containing medium significantly improved the growth of these organs, compared to the seedlings subjected to N i alone. Application of Se decreased the accumulation of N i in shoots and roots and partially alleviated the N i-induced decrease in F e and M g concentations in shoots. Electrolyte leakage increased in response to N i stress, but in shoots it was diminished by Se supplementation. Exposure to N i led to a decrease in chlorophyll a and b contents and enhancement of chlorophyll a/b ratio, but did not influence the concentration of carotenoids. Enrichment of the N i-containing medium with Se significantly increased chlorophyll b content, compared to the seedlings treated with N i alone. Photochemical activity, estimated in terms of the maximum quantum yield of photosystem II , decreased in response to N i treatment but was significantly improved by simultaneous addition of Se. Results of our study suggest that alleviation of N i toxicity in wheat seedlings by Se supplementation may be related to limitation of N i uptake.

scholarly journals Variability of Different Growth Contributing Parameters of Some Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L.) Accessions and Their Interrelation Effects on Yield

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
AKMA Alam ◽  
MM Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Phenotypic Distance ◽  
Range Of Variation

The objectives of the study were to assess the variability of growth contributing characters of 50 okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) accessions and their interrelation effects on the yield of green pods. The experiment was undertaken at the Horticulture Farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from February to May, 2002. There was a wide range of variation for spread of plant (43.73 cm), height of plant (80.90 cm) and length of petiole (12.31 cm). Moderate variation for number of nodes per plant (14.58), number of leaves per plant (24.51 at 80 DAS), length of leaf (12.20 cm), breadth of leaf (13.05 cm); and lesser variation for number of primary branches per plant (1.57) was observed. The yield of green pod varied significantly and ranged from 4.39 t/ha (accession 19) to 12.77 t/ha (accession 69) with the average value of 7.86 t/ha. Number of primary branches per plant, which showed a lesser range of variation, recorded the highest genotypic co-efficient of variation (GCV= 26.56%) and also the highest phenotypic co-efficient of variation (PCV = 32.37%). A moderate GCV and PCV were recorded in case of length of petiole (GCV = 14.24% and PCV = 15.95%), spread of plant (GCV = 12.00% and PCV = 13.06%), breadth of leaf (GCV = 9.81% and PCV = 12.41%) and length of leaf (GCV = 9.53% and PCV = 13.35%). These characters suggested the existence of justifiable genetic and phenotypic distance among different accessions. Correlation co-efficient between yield and growth contributing parameters indicated that yield of green pod had highly significant positive association with the number of nodes per plant. Path analysis of different growth contributing parameters showed that number of nodes per plant directly contributed towards the yield of green pod. Key words: Okra accessions, variability, growth parameters, GCV, PCV, path analysis. doi:10.3329/jard.v6i1.1654 J Agric Rural Dev 6(1&2), 25-35, June 2008

scholarly journals Germination and seedling growth in Afzelia africana Sm. ex. Pers.

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
E.R. Ogbimi ◽  
A.M.A. Sakpere
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Shoot Height ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Seedling Growth Rate ◽  
Alternative Means ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Afzelia Africana ◽  
Plant Seedlings

This study determined the best pre–treatment regime required for germination of the seeds of Afzelia africana Sm.Ex.Pers. and also provided information on the early growth parameters of the plant seedlings. Seeds of A. africana were collected from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife (Lat 7° 32'N, Long 4° 31'E) and authenticated at the IFE-herbarium. One hundred and twenty five (125) seeds were sown per treatment (n=5 with 5 replicates and 5 repeats). Five (5) seeds each were sown in small petri dishes, without pre–treatment (control), or treated by subjecting to mechanical scarification and chemical scarification using Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid (H SO ) and Trioxonitrate (V) acid (HNO3 ) for germination studies. Germination counts were made  at an interval of 2 days. For the six different pre–treatments, five seedlings per plastic bowl were transferred into soil in a total of twenty plastic bowls laid out in a randomized design and their growth monitored for 40 weeks. Results showed that pre–treatment of seeds with mechanical  scarification gave the highest percentage germination. Significant differences (P ˂ 0.05) occurred in the shoot height and in the number of leaves between 4 and 12 weeks of growth. The study established that pre–treatment with mechanical scarification was the best for uniform germination of seeds of the plant. This study has provided alternative means of pretreating A. africana seeds apart from using H2SO4 – the first to subject seeds to mechanical scarification and 2 4 chemical scarification using HNO3 , in addition to providing information on the germination parameters and the seedling growth rate of Afzelia africana. Key words: Propagation, Growth, Acid, Scarification

scholarly journals Growth parameters and plant biomass of tomato evaluated under different concentrations of boric acid

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-118
Author(s):  
Ezekiel Dare Olowolaju ◽  
◽  
Akinjide Moses Afolabi ◽  
Abiodun Mutairu Adejumo ◽  
Kehinde Adesegun Momodu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boric Acid ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth Indices ◽  
Shoot Height ◽  
Morphological Attributes ◽  
Number Of Leaves

The objective of this study was to investigate the growth parameters and plant biomass of tomato (Solanum lycopesicum) evaluated under different levels of boric acid, major source of boron. The treatments were; Normal nutrient solution (control, boric acid conc. = 0.000308 g l-1); nutrient solution in which the concentration of boric acid increased by the factor of 5 (boric acid x5, boric acid conc. = 0.00154 g l-1); and nutrient solution in which the concentration of boric acid was increased by the factor of 10 (boric acidx10, boric acid conc. = 0.00308 g l-1). Morphological attributes determined were shoot height, number of leaves, leaf area, shoot, leaf and root fresh and dry weight, and growth indices. Shoot height, number of leaves, leaf area, shoot, leaf and root fresh and dry weight, and growth indices in the seedlings treated with boric acid increased by factor of 10 (boric acid x10)were greater than other treatments. It can be concluded that nutrient solution of boric acid increased by a factor of ten improve the growth parameters and plant biomass of tomato.

scholarly journals Growth and Photosynthetic Pigments Accumulation of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius Linn.) in Response to Different Levels of Magnesium Application

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-218
Author(s):  
Ezekiel Dare OLOWOLAJU ◽  
Olarewaju Gideon OKUNLOLA ◽  
Alimat Ololade AYODELE
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Photosynthetic Pigment ◽  
Corchorus Olitorius ◽  
Water Control ◽  
Shoot Height ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Pigment Accumulation ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Magnesium Source

The hereby study investigated the effect of Magnesium application at different levels on the morphological parameters and photosynthetic pigment accumulation of Corchorus olitorius. Seeds of C. olitorius were utilized in the experiment. These seeds were sown in 2 big bowls and were supplied with 200 ml of water every day until they were fully established. After three weeks of sowing, the seedlings were transplanted into plastic pots. The treatments were: distilled water (control); nutrient solution in which the concentration of Magnesium was increased by the factor of 5 (N5), nutrient solution in which the concentration of Magnesium was increased by the factor of 10 (N10) and nutrient solution lacking Magnesium source (NMg). The seedlings were then divided into 4 regimes, with each regime containing each treatment. From the results obtained, it was observed that there was a significant effect at (P≥0.05) on the Corchorus olitorius growth parameters and photosynthetic pigment accumulation among the treatments. There was an increase in the shoot height, number of leaves, number of flowers, leaf area and the photosynthetic pigment accumulation in the seedlings treated with magnesium increased by the factor of 5 (N5) than by other treatments. The control recorded the lowest values for these parameters. It can be concluded that for an optimum growth of Corchorus olitorius, it can be inferred that the plant can do well in nutrient solution having Magnesium source (at moderate level).

scholarly journals Screening of Fe-Deficiency Tolerance in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Through Hydroponic Culture

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Motiar RAHMAN ◽  
Mohammad S. ISLAM ◽  
Ahmad Humayan KABIR ◽  
Syed A. HAIDER ◽  
Nishit K. PAUL
Keyword(s):  
Hydroponic Culture ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Fe Deficiency

Effect of rhizobacteria strains on the induction of resistance in barley genotypes against Cochliobolus sativus

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Adam
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Pseudomonas Putida ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Disease Incidence ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Cochliobolus Sativus ◽  
Resistance Level ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Barley Genotypes

SummaryEnhancement of the resistance level in plants by rhizobacteria has been proven in several pathosystems. This study investigated the ability of four rhizobacteria strains (Pseudomonas putida BTP1 and Bacillus subtilis Bs2500, Bs2504 and Bs2508) to promote the growth in three barley genotypes and protect them against Cochliobolus sativus. Our results demonstrated that all tested rhizobacteria strains had a protective effect on barley genotypes Arabi Abiad, Banteng and WI2291. However, P. putida BTP1 and B. subtilis Bs2508 strains were the most effective as they reduced disease incidence by 53 and 38% (mean effect), respectively. On the other hand, there were significant differences among the rhizobacteria-treated genotypes on plant growth parameters, such as wet weight, dry weight, plant height and number of leaves. Pseudomonas putida BTP1 strain was the most effective as it significantly increased plant growth by 15-32%. In addition, the susceptible genotypes Arabi Abiad and WI2291 were the most responsive to rhizobacteria. This means that these genotypes have a high potential for increase of their resistance against the pathogen and enhancement of plant growth after the application of rhizobacteria. Consequently, barley seed treatment with the tested rhizobacteria could be considered as an effective biocontrol method against C. sativus.

scholarly journals An extended PROSPECT: Advance in the leaf optical properties model separating total chlorophylls into chlorophyll a and b

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Zhang ◽  
Jingfeng Huang ◽  
Fumin Wang ◽  
George Alan Blackburn ◽  
Hankui K. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Leaf Optical Properties ◽  
Chlorophyll A And B

scholarly journals Viability of Biofertilizer Produced by an Indian Biodigester Prototype Applied to Sunflower Plants

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Luciano Fernandes Moura ◽  
Pedro Felipe Sousa Teixeira ◽  
Franklin Aragão Gondim ◽  
Francisco Holanda Nunes Junior ◽  
Rifandreo Monteiro Barbosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Polynomial Regression ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Sunflower Crop ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Relative Chlorophyll Content

Biodigesters have been used to convert biomass into biogas and biofertilizers. This energy use has been important for the reduction of solid waste pollution in the environment. This work aims to analyse the viability of the use of pig biofertilizer produced by an Indian biodigester prototype, monitored by a data acquisition system. The biodigester used was an Indian prototype built on a low cost material that is easy to acquire (polyvinyl chloride-PVC). After the biofertilizer production, we tested its efficiency and viability under conditions of vegetation house in the cultivation of sunflower plants. The experimental design was completely randomized in a factorial arrangement with 4 concentrations of biofertilizer (0, 40, 80 and 120 kg N ha-1) × 4 harvest periods (14, 21, 25 and 29 days after sowing). We evaluated biometric and vigor parameters by measurements of stem diameter, height of the aerial part, number of leaves and production of fresh and dry matter of roots, aerial and total parts, as well as the relative chlorophyll content. We performed the experiment with five repetitions using two plants each and we submitted the data to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and polynomial regression using the statistical software Sisvar 5.4. The functional Indian biodigester prototype produced a biofertilizer of excellent quality and viability as a biofertilizer for the initial growth of sunflower plants. The biofertilizer served as a nutritional source in the sunflower crop, since it provided increases in all the growth parameters analyzed in relation to the control group (plants in the absence of biofertilizer), especially in the concentration of 120 kg N ha-1.

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