Mechanical properties of Polygonatum multiflorum leaves after treatment with growth stimulants

Author:

Ciupak Anna1,Gładyszewska Bożena1,Michałek Władysław2,Rubinowska Katarzyna2

Affiliation:

1. Department of Physics, University of Life Sciences, 20-950 Lublin, Poland.

2. Department of Plant Physiology, University of Life Sciences, 20-950 Lublin, Poland.

Abstract

The mechanical properties of leaves are important in many aspects of plant science. Because of their delicate structure, leaves are sensitive to different, potentially harmful, environmental factors. The mechanical properties of leaves are important factors affecting leaf quality, longevity, susceptibility to damage, and decomposition. Two growth stimulants were applied to investigate selected mechanical properties of Solomon’s seal Variegatum [Polygonatum multiflorum (L.) All.] leaves grown under field cultivation and in an unheated polytunnel. The mechanical properties of leaves were assessed by measuring Young’s modulus. The agents used in the treatment were Actisil Hydro Plus at a concentration of 0.4% in the first series and Pentakeep V at a concentration of 0.04% in the second series. Foliar treatment with the stimulants was conducted six times at weekly intervals. The control plots were sprayed with distilled water. The research was carried out between 2012 and 2014. In comparison to the test series, the respective effects of Actisil Hydro Plus and Pentakeep V on the change in Young’s modulus was more notable in plant leaves obtained from the tunnel than those from field cultivation. Specifically, growth stimulants had more impact on the stiffness of leaves obtained from plants grown in the tunnel. Generally, plant leaves from field cultivation were stiffer than those from the tunnel.

Publisher

Canadian Science Publishing

Subject

Horticulture,Plant Science,Agronomy and Crop Science

Reference48 articles.

1. Methods of assessing leaf-fracture properties

2. Drought Tolerance of Selected Eragrostis Species Correlates with Leaf Tensile Properties

3. Bourne, M.C. 2002. Food texture and viscosity: concept and measurement. Academic Press, London, UK. [Online]. Available from www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780121190620#book-info.

同舟云学术

1.学者识别学者识别

2.学术分析学术分析

3.人才评估人才评估

"同舟云学术"是以全球学者为主线,采集、加工和组织学术论文而形成的新型学术文献查询和分析系统,可以对全球学者进行文献检索和人才价值评估。用户可以通过关注某些学科领域的顶尖人物而持续追踪该领域的学科进展和研究前沿。经过近期的数据扩容,当前同舟云学术共收录了国内外主流学术期刊6万余种,收集的期刊论文及会议论文总量共计约1.5亿篇,并以每天添加12000余篇中外论文的速度递增。我们也可以为用户提供个性化、定制化的学者数据。欢迎来电咨询!咨询电话:010-8811{复制后删除}0370

www.globalauthorid.com

TOP

Copyright © 2019-2024 北京同舟云网络信息技术有限公司
京公网安备11010802033243号  京ICP备18003416号-3