Effects of exogenous calcium on the drought response of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drought is one of the major factors reducing the yield of many crops worldwide, including the tea crop (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze). Calcium participates in most of cellular signaling processes, and its important role in stress detection and triggering a response has been shown in many crops. The aim of this study was to evaluate possible effects of calcium on the tea plant response to drought.

Methods

Experiments were conducted using 3-year-old potted tea plants of the best local cultivar Kolkhida. Application of ammonium nitrate (control treatment) or calcium nitrate (Ca treatment) to the soil was performed before drought induction. Next, a 7-day drought was induced in both groups of plants. The following physiological parameters were measured: relativ

SUBMITTER: Malyukova LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9435517 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature