Drought and Salinity Stress Response in Flower Crops
M. Kavitha*
Controllerate of Examinations, TNAU, Coimbatore (641003), Tamil Nadu, India
S. Padmapriya
Controllerate of Examinations, TNAU, Coimbatore (641003), Tamil Nadu, India
A. Sankari
Department of Vegetables Crops, TNAU, Coimbatore (641003), Tamil Nadu, India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Drought, Salinity, Flower crops, Stress
Abstract
Drought has a greater impact on the productivity of flower crops. Lower water potential, a continuous shortfall in precipitation may be accounted for causing drought stress. As a result of this plants undergo some major physiological changes involving alteration in size and rate of photosynthesis, activity of pigments. Hence, as a result, the yield parameters like size and weight may be observed. This article envisages on effect and impact of salinity and drought on the growth, yield and the quality of flower crops.
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