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Comparative effects of partial rootzone drying and deficit irrigation on growth and physiology of tomato plants

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The effects of partial rootzone drying (PRD), deficit irrigation (DI), and full irrigation (FI) on tomato physiology were investigated. In PRD and DI plants, leaf water potential values and stomatal conductance were significantly lower, while xylem ABA concentration was greater compared to FI plants. Photosynthesis was similar for all treatments. Water use efficiency was improved by PRD and DI, which reduced fruit dry weight, but had no effect on dry weight of leaves and stems.

Source: Archives of Biological Sciences

DOI: 10.2298/abs0904801s

Authors: Sladjana Savic, F. Liu, Radmila Stikic, S.E. Jacobsen, C.R. Jensen, Zorica Jovanovic

Institutions: Megatrend University, University of Copenhagen

Language: English

Topic: Irrigation Practices and Water Management

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: European Commission