GROWTH, LEAF WATER POTENTIAL, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, COMPATIBLE SOLUTES AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN COWPEA LANDRACES UNDER SALINITY

Soil salinity is a major constraint to food production because it limits crop yield. In this study, effect of applied NaCl on growth, proline, sugar content, leaf water potential, photosynthetic pigment concentrations and components of yield of five cowpea plant (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) P1, P7,...

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Main Authors: Nabi Fahima, Şadji-Ait Kaci Hamida, Chebaani Meriem, Chaker Haddadj Assia, Ounane Sidi Mohamed
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author Nabi Fahima
Şadji-Ait Kaci Hamida
Chebaani Meriem
Chaker Haddadj Assia
Ounane Sidi Mohamed
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Şadji-Ait Kaci Hamida
Chebaani Meriem
Chaker Haddadj Assia
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description Soil salinity is a major constraint to food production because it limits crop yield. In this study, effect of applied NaCl on growth, proline, sugar content, leaf water potential, photosynthetic pigment concentrations and components of yield of five cowpea plant (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) P1, P7, P13, P17 and P23was investigated. The experiment was carried out in pots under glasshouse at École Nationale Supérieure Agronomique, Algeria during 2023. The soil used was irrigated with NaCl and the rates of 1.93, 3.8, 4.7 and 6.0. dS m-1 NaCl. Salt stress was started 20 days after the start of the experiment and during 2 months. Growth (height, number of leaves and leaf area) and yield (number of pods / plant, length of pods / plant, weight of 100 seeds and number of seeds / pods) of the cowpea plants was inhibited by salinity. Application of NaCl significantly decreased leaf water potential, photosynthetic pigment (such as chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll and carotenoid). However, it could stimulate traits that could lead to the survival of cowpea plant in saline environment due to proline and sugar accumulations that increased as a result of salt stress. However, the effects vary depending on the level of salt and the population concerned. P1, P7 and P17 were less affected by salt than the sensitive cultivars P13 and P17.Our results suggests that the NaCl tolerance of this cultivars is supported by better yield, the less pigment and leaf water potential and a higher osmotic adjustment.
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spelling doaj-art-4eab159a41ad46eb9790f7d26d3412932025-01-28T06:37:11ZengEditura Universităţii din OradeaNatural Resources and Sustainable Development2066-62762601-56762024-11-0114222724410.31924/nrsd.v14i2.164GROWTH, LEAF WATER POTENTIAL, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, COMPATIBLE SOLUTES AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN COWPEA LANDRACES UNDER SALINITYNabi Fahima0Şadji-Ait Kaci Hamida1Chebaani Meriem2Chaker Haddadj Assia3Ounane Sidi Mohamed4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2690-9779Dr Yahia Farès Medea University, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Nature and Life Sciences, Ouzra 26100, Médéa, AlgeriaHouari Boumediene University, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Biology and Organism of Physiology, Algiers, AlgeriaDr Yahia Farès Medea University, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Nature and Life Sciences, Ouzra 26100, Médéa, AlgeriaHouari Boumediene University, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Biology and Organism of Physiology, Algiers, AlgeriaNational Higher Agronomic School, “Integrative Improvement of Plant Production” Laboratory, Department of Plant Production, Avenue Hassan Badi, 16004, El Harrach, Alger, AlgeriaSoil salinity is a major constraint to food production because it limits crop yield. In this study, effect of applied NaCl on growth, proline, sugar content, leaf water potential, photosynthetic pigment concentrations and components of yield of five cowpea plant (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) P1, P7, P13, P17 and P23was investigated. The experiment was carried out in pots under glasshouse at École Nationale Supérieure Agronomique, Algeria during 2023. The soil used was irrigated with NaCl and the rates of 1.93, 3.8, 4.7 and 6.0. dS m-1 NaCl. Salt stress was started 20 days after the start of the experiment and during 2 months. Growth (height, number of leaves and leaf area) and yield (number of pods / plant, length of pods / plant, weight of 100 seeds and number of seeds / pods) of the cowpea plants was inhibited by salinity. Application of NaCl significantly decreased leaf water potential, photosynthetic pigment (such as chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll and carotenoid). However, it could stimulate traits that could lead to the survival of cowpea plant in saline environment due to proline and sugar accumulations that increased as a result of salt stress. However, the effects vary depending on the level of salt and the population concerned. P1, P7 and P17 were less affected by salt than the sensitive cultivars P13 and P17.Our results suggests that the NaCl tolerance of this cultivars is supported by better yield, the less pigment and leaf water potential and a higher osmotic adjustment.https://www.nrsdj.com/issues-year-2024-2/growth,-leaf-water-potential,-photosynthetic-pigments,-compatible-solutes-and-yield-components-in-cowpea-landraces-under-salinity.htmlcowpeasalinitygrowthyieldleaf water potentialprolinesugar
spellingShingle Nabi Fahima
Şadji-Ait Kaci Hamida
Chebaani Meriem
Chaker Haddadj Assia
Ounane Sidi Mohamed
GROWTH, LEAF WATER POTENTIAL, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, COMPATIBLE SOLUTES AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN COWPEA LANDRACES UNDER SALINITY
Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
cowpea
salinity
growth
yield
leaf water potential
proline
sugar
title GROWTH, LEAF WATER POTENTIAL, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, COMPATIBLE SOLUTES AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN COWPEA LANDRACES UNDER SALINITY
title_full GROWTH, LEAF WATER POTENTIAL, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, COMPATIBLE SOLUTES AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN COWPEA LANDRACES UNDER SALINITY
title_fullStr GROWTH, LEAF WATER POTENTIAL, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, COMPATIBLE SOLUTES AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN COWPEA LANDRACES UNDER SALINITY
title_full_unstemmed GROWTH, LEAF WATER POTENTIAL, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, COMPATIBLE SOLUTES AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN COWPEA LANDRACES UNDER SALINITY
title_short GROWTH, LEAF WATER POTENTIAL, PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, COMPATIBLE SOLUTES AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN COWPEA LANDRACES UNDER SALINITY
title_sort growth leaf water potential photosynthetic pigments compatible solutes and yield components in cowpea landraces under salinity
topic cowpea
salinity
growth
yield
leaf water potential
proline
sugar
url https://www.nrsdj.com/issues-year-2024-2/growth,-leaf-water-potential,-photosynthetic-pigments,-compatible-solutes-and-yield-components-in-cowpea-landraces-under-salinity.html
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