Growth Response and Ionic Relation in Two Brassica Species under Water Stress Conditions

Growth and Ionic Parameters of Brassica

Authors

  • Badr-uz- Zaman Land Resources Research Programme, Institute of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • M. Salim Land Resources Research Programme, Institute of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Rehana Asghar Botany Department, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • B.H. Niazi Land Resources Research Programme, Institute of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Imdad Ali Mahmood Land Resources Research Programme, Institute of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Arshad Ali Land Resources Research Programme, Institute of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan

Keywords:

Brassica sp., water stress, growth, ionic parameters

Abstract

A glasshouse study of Brassica campestris and Brassica juncea showed that the growth and the ionic parameters of both the species were significantly (p < 0.01) affected due to water stress. Shoot length of both the species decreased consistently with decrease in solute potential (ys) in the root medium. Relative growth rate and dry mass was higher in B. juncea than B. campestris, but leaf area was less. Concentrations of K+, Ca2+, P and S generally decreased with gradual increase in water stress. B. campestris was more susceptible to water stress than B. juncea.

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Published

2008-02-20

How to Cite

Zaman, B.- uz-., Salim, M., Asghar, R., Niazi, B., Mahmood, I. A., & Ali, A. (2008). Growth Response and Ionic Relation in Two Brassica Species under Water Stress Conditions: Growth and Ionic Parameters of Brassica. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 51(1), 31–35. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/606

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 1 (2008): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

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