Physiological and chemical characteristics of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) grown in the presence of low salt concentrations
(Carthamus tinctorius L.) is highly regarded in the world as an aromatic, spicy, medicinal and oilseed crop, which can be used in all kinds of industries. It inhabits arid and semiarid areas of the world. The influence of the relatively low NaCl concentrations found in soils and irrigation...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Matica srpska
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Zbornik Matice Srpske za Prirodne Nauke |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0352-4906/2016/0352-49061630085D.pdf |
| Summary: | (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is highly regarded in the world as an aromatic,
spicy, medicinal and oilseed crop, which can be used in all kinds of
industries. It inhabits arid and semiarid areas of the world. The influence
of the relatively low NaCl concentrations found in soils and irrigation
waters on the growth and metabolism of safflower, grown under
semi-controlled conditions, was examined in this work. It was found that
increased concentrations of NaCl affected the number of leaves per plant and
dry leaves mass/area ratio. The transpiration intensity was reduced in plants
grown in the presence of NaCl and stomatal diffusive resistance increased
following an increase in NaCl concentration. |
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| ISSN: | 0352-4906 2406-0828 |