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Effects of water‐saving superabsorbent polymer on antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation in oat (<i>Avena sativa</i> L.) under drought stress
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China Agricultural University, University of Rajshahi, BaiCheng Normal University, University of Calabar
Published InJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Year2010
Citations65
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Drought is the most important abiotic stress factor limiting corn (Zea mays L.) growth and productivity. Therefore efficient management of soil moisture and study of metabolic changes in response to drought are important for improved production of corn. The objective of the present study was to gain a better understanding of drought tolerance mechanisms and improve soil water management strategies using a water-saving superabsorbent polymer (SAP) at 30 kg ha(-1) under three irrigation levels (adequate, moderate and deficit) using a new type of hydraulic pressure-controlled auto-irrigator. RESULTS: The results showed that relative water content and leaf water potential were much higher in corn treated with SAP. Although application of SAP reduced biomass accumulation by 11.1% under adequate irrigation, it…
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