ISSN:
1573-8264
Keywords:
cultivar differences
;
dry matter accumulation
;
internal CO2 concentration
;
leaf position
;
okra
;
photosynthetic rate
;
stomatal conductance
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The ontogenetic changes in source-sink relation associated with the manipulation of reproductive sink at different positions on the plant in two okra cultivars (Arka Anamika and Pusa Makhamali) with distinct branching habit (cv. Arka Anamika tends to branch at the middle nodes unlike cv. Pusa Makhamali) were analysed. The cultivar differences for extension growth were nonsignificant except at treatment where all flowers and flower buds upto 8th mode were removed. The reproductive sink reductions resulted in a decrease of total dry matter accumulation per plant to an extent of 13 to 46% in Arka Anamika and 18 to 34 % in Pusa Makhamali. Fruits on the middle nodes appear to be prominent sinks for photo assimilates in cv. Arka Anamika. The reproductive sink manipulation did not result in any particular change in the trend of photosynthesis, but brought about a significant change in the partitioning of dry matter.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1000392803640
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