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Effects of salinity and ozone, individually and in combination, on the growth and ion contents of two chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) varieties

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posted on 2023-06-08, 11:34 authored by K Welfare, A R Yeo, Tim Flowers
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of ozone and salinity, singly and in combination, on the growth and ion contents of two chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) varieties. Chickpea plants were grown in non-saline and saline conditions, with and without a repeated exposure to ozone. Salinity at a concentration of 30 mM NaCl caused a substantial reduction in plant height, number of leaves and the dry weights of the leaves, stems and roots. Biomass allocation to the leaves increased, predominantly at the expense of the roots. Ozone at a concentration of 85 nmol mol-1 for 6 h per day for 25 days reduced plant height and dry weights but had no effect on leaf number. The results show substantial effects of salinity and ozone on chickpea growth and ion concentrations. When ozonated plants are grown in the presence of salinity, further reductions in growth occur.

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  • Published

Journal

Environmental Pollution

ISSN

0269-7491

Publisher

Elsevier

Issue

2

Volume

120

Page range

397-403

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  • Biology and Environmental Science Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-05-14

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