Alterations in morphological parameters and photosynthetic pigment responses of Catharanthus roseus under soil water deficits

C. Abdul Jaleel, P. Manivannan, G. M.A. Lakshmanan, M. Gomathinayagam, R. Panneerselvam

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Abstract

An experiment was conducted in two varieties, rosea and alba, of Catharanthus roseus plants with two watering treatments viz., 100 and 60% of field capacity, to understand the effects of water deficit on early growth, biomass allocation and photosynthetic pigment responses. We found that there were significant differences in early growth, dry matter accumulation and pigment variations between the two varieties. The root length, shoot length, total leaf area, fresh and dry weights were significantly reduced under water stress treatments. There was a significant reduction in the photosynthetic pigment contents in both the varieties. The rosea variety was more affected due to water deficit when compared to alba variety.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)298-303
Number of pages6
JournalColloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
Volume61
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 15 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anthocyanin
  • Carotenoid
  • Catharanthus roseus
  • Chlorophyll
  • Drought
  • Growth
  • Medicinal plant
  • Xanthophyll

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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