Effect of Silicon on Growth and Development of Strawberry under Water Deficit Conditions
Water stress is a major factor that limits agricultural crop production. Silicon (Si) is generally considered as a beneficial element for the growth of higher plants, especially for those grown under stressful environment. This study was conducted to examine the effects of Si on growth and developme...
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| author | Safoora DEHGHANIPOODEH Cyrus GHOBADI Bahram BANINASAB Mahdi GHEYSARI Siamak SHIRANIBIDABADI |
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| description | Water stress is a major factor that limits agricultural crop production. Silicon (Si) is generally considered as a beneficial element for the growth of higher plants, especially for those grown under stressful environment. This study was conducted to examine the effects of Si on growth and development of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa ‘Camarosa’) under water stress conditions. A factorial experiment, in a completely randomized design, was used to investigate the effects of three irrigation levels and four Si treatments consisting of 0, 5, 10, and 15 mmol·L−1 potassium silicate (K2SiO3). The results showed that an increase in the levels of water stress caused a decrease in most of the quantitative characteristics such as specific leaf area, chlorophyll fluorescence, net photosynthesis rate, and stomata conductance; addition of Si significantly increased most of the mentioned factors; water stress increased electrolyte leakage, proline, and water use efficiency (WUE); Si treatment significantly decreased transpiration rate and improved chlorophyll content and WUE. Water stress stimulated mineral nutrient absorption whereas Si application decreased it under water stress. In conclusion, it was found that in most of the investigated factors, 10 mmol·L−1 potassium silicate had the best effect on growth and development of strawberry. Besides, Si application had beneficial effects on strawberry plants and the addition of it could alleviate water stress. Keywords: Fragaria × ananassa, potassium silicate, water stress, photosynthesis, mineral nutrient |
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| spelling | doaj.art-36eef6a140ab4a8ba5d542d104e906a12024-04-16T13:47:31ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Horticultural Plant Journal2468-01412018-11-0146226232Effect of Silicon on Growth and Development of Strawberry under Water Deficit ConditionsSafoora DEHGHANIPOODEH0Cyrus GHOBADI1Bahram BANINASAB2Mahdi GHEYSARI3Siamak SHIRANIBIDABADI4Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, IUT, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran; Corresponding author. Tel.: +98 9132158898Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, IUT, Isfahan 84156-83111, IranDepartment of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, IUT, Isfahan 84156-83111, IranWater Engineering Department, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, IranDepartment of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, IUT, Isfahan 84156-83111, IranWater stress is a major factor that limits agricultural crop production. Silicon (Si) is generally considered as a beneficial element for the growth of higher plants, especially for those grown under stressful environment. This study was conducted to examine the effects of Si on growth and development of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa ‘Camarosa’) under water stress conditions. A factorial experiment, in a completely randomized design, was used to investigate the effects of three irrigation levels and four Si treatments consisting of 0, 5, 10, and 15 mmol·L−1 potassium silicate (K2SiO3). The results showed that an increase in the levels of water stress caused a decrease in most of the quantitative characteristics such as specific leaf area, chlorophyll fluorescence, net photosynthesis rate, and stomata conductance; addition of Si significantly increased most of the mentioned factors; water stress increased electrolyte leakage, proline, and water use efficiency (WUE); Si treatment significantly decreased transpiration rate and improved chlorophyll content and WUE. Water stress stimulated mineral nutrient absorption whereas Si application decreased it under water stress. In conclusion, it was found that in most of the investigated factors, 10 mmol·L−1 potassium silicate had the best effect on growth and development of strawberry. Besides, Si application had beneficial effects on strawberry plants and the addition of it could alleviate water stress. Keywords: Fragaria × ananassa, potassium silicate, water stress, photosynthesis, mineral nutrienthttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468014118302309 |
| spellingShingle | Safoora DEHGHANIPOODEH Cyrus GHOBADI Bahram BANINASAB Mahdi GHEYSARI Siamak SHIRANIBIDABADI Effect of Silicon on Growth and Development of Strawberry under Water Deficit Conditions Horticultural Plant Journal |
| title | Effect of Silicon on Growth and Development of Strawberry under Water Deficit Conditions |
| title_full | Effect of Silicon on Growth and Development of Strawberry under Water Deficit Conditions |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Silicon on Growth and Development of Strawberry under Water Deficit Conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Silicon on Growth and Development of Strawberry under Water Deficit Conditions |
| title_short | Effect of Silicon on Growth and Development of Strawberry under Water Deficit Conditions |
| title_sort | effect of silicon on growth and development of strawberry under water deficit conditions |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468014118302309 |
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