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Reduction in Yield and Market Quality of Celery Caused by Soil Salinity1

Year: 1982

Type: article

Abstract: The effect of soil salinity on yield and market quality parameters of celery [ Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers.] was determined in field plots. Saline treatments were imposed by irrigating with water that contained NaCl and CaCl 2 in equal concentrations. Celery was found to be moderately sensitive to salinity. Relative yield was reduced 6.2% for each unit increase in soil salinity beyond 1.8 dS/m (dS/m = mmho/cm, referenced at 25°C). Petiole length, width, and thickness were also significantly reduced with increasing salinity. Salinity had no effect on pith development.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.107.6.952

Authors: L. E. Francois, D. W. West

Institutions: Agricultural Research Service, Agriculture Victoria, U.S. Salinity Laboratory

Language: English

Topic: Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,500