Tolerance to salinity in irrigation water in vinca (Catharanthus roseus L.)
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https://doi.org/10.19136/era.a13n1.4771Keywords:
Abiotic stress, Ornamentals, Quality of irrigation water, Electric conductivityAbstract
Salinity represents a challenge for farmers, especially those growing ornamental crops, because the esthetic appearance of the plants determines their commercial value. Vinca is a plant of ornamental interest but also for its high pharmaceutical value as it produces valuable compounds with medicinal properties. In the present study, the effect of salinity by NaCl in the nutrient solution on biomass accumulation and its effect on antioxidant capacity and nutrient status in two cultivars, Polka Dot and Valiant, of vinca was evaluated. Salinity from NaCl affected the growth and nutrient absorption of Polka Dot, making this cultivar more sensitive to salt stress. The Valiant cultivar demonstrated tolerance to salinity even at a concentration of 35 mmol of NaCl as its growth remained unaffected. Salinity caused a nutrient imbalance in Polka dot as the foliar concentration of Ca and K decreased. Polka dot, despite being more sensitive to salinity, produced a higher concentration of flavonoids and had greater antioxidant activity.
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