Solute accumulation in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) varieties in response to water stress
Year: 2004
Type: article
Abstract: Drought tolerance of black pepper varieties due to the accumulation of solutes was investigated. The nitrogen content increased with moderate and severe stress and maximum N content was observed in Panniyur-5 and minimum in Kumbakodi. Maximum P accumulation was observed in Poonjarmunda followed by Padarpan and Panniyur-5 at severe stress. Potassium concentration was high in Poonjarmunda, Kumbakodi and Panniyur-S. The calcium, zinc and copper content of the leaves increased due to water stress in Panniyur-5, while an increase in magnesium content was observed in varieties Uthirankotta-2, Kumbakodi and Panniyur-5. Severe stress decreased manganese content in all the varieties except Poonjarmunda. Iron content increased due to severe stress in varieties such as Kalluvally-4, Kumbakodi and Padarpan. Among the varieties Panniyur-5 had more solute accumulation than all the tolerant varieties.
Source: Indian Journal of Horticulture
Authors: C. K. Thankamani, P. K. Ashokan
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2210061380