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Assessment Of Drought Stress Responsive Genes Expression Profiles And Proline Accumulation In A Diverse Set Of Grapevine Rootstocks, Canan Yüksel Özmen, Funda Yilmaz Baydu, Mohammad Hasanzadeh, Mert Öktem, Günseli̇ Babaoğlu, Umut Ki̇bar, Saber Delpasand Khabbazi, Kemal Kazan, Ali̇ Ergül Jan 2023

Assessment Of Drought Stress Responsive Genes Expression Profiles And Proline Accumulation In A Diverse Set Of Grapevine Rootstocks, Canan Yüksel Özmen, Funda Yilmaz Baydu, Mohammad Hasanzadeh, Mert Öktem, Günseli̇ Babaoğlu, Umut Ki̇bar, Saber Delpasand Khabbazi, Kemal Kazan, Ali̇ Ergül

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In order to study plant responses to drought stress, it is important to have markers for such responses. This issue has been a challenge for decades and numerous traits have been used for this purpose. In the current study, the influence of drought stress on proline biosynthesis, leaf water potential, and also gene expression levels of 10 genes probably involved in drought stress response regulation pathways were investigated. Also, all experiments were performed in both root and leaf tissues of studied rootstocks to investigate the response of plant tissues which is more suitable for the assessment of possible markers. As …


Investigation Of Changes In Corn Hybrids Grain Protein, Proline, And Micronutrient Content Under The Influence Of Drought And Fertilizers, Mohamad Sadegh Azadi, Alireza Shokoohfar, Mani Mojdam, Shahram Lak, Mojtaba Alavi Fazel Jan 2022

Investigation Of Changes In Corn Hybrids Grain Protein, Proline, And Micronutrient Content Under The Influence Of Drought And Fertilizers, Mohamad Sadegh Azadi, Alireza Shokoohfar, Mani Mojdam, Shahram Lak, Mojtaba Alavi Fazel

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In order to investigate the effect of drought stress and the application of chemical and biological fertilizers of potassium and maize cultivars on micronutrient uptake, protein content, and proline changes, an experiment was conducted as a split-plot based on a randomized complete block design with three replications. The main factor was three levels of stress treatment, complete irrigation, irrigation cut at 12 leaf stage and irrigation cut at the flowering stage; first subfactor was fertilization at three levels of potassium fertilizer 100%, potassium fertilizer 70% +30% fertile-2 biofertilizer (60g/h) and fertilizer 50% potassium +50% fertile-2 fertilizer (100g/h) and the second …


Effects Of Melatonin Applications On Certain Biochemical Characteristics Of Strawberry Seedlings In Lime Stress Conditions, Gülden Balci Jan 2021

Effects Of Melatonin Applications On Certain Biochemical Characteristics Of Strawberry Seedlings In Lime Stress Conditions, Gülden Balci

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of different doses of melatonin (MEL) applications (0, 5, 10 μM) on certain biochemical characteristics of strawberry seedlings grown in calcareous stress conditions. The experiment was conducted in the pots filled with lime-added mixture at the rate of 1% and peat perlite at the rate of 1:1 with frigo seedlings belonging to "Albion" strawberry cultivar. In order to examine the effects of MEL application against lime stress in different development stages; analyses of proline, total phenolic content, and lipid peroxidation were performed on leaf samples taken in 3 different periods. …


The Effects Of Mistletoe (Viscum Album L.) On The Physiological Properties Of Some Drupetrees In Turkey, Tamer Üstüner Jan 2019

The Effects Of Mistletoe (Viscum Album L.) On The Physiological Properties Of Some Drupetrees In Turkey, Tamer Üstüner

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In the present study, the effects of mistletoe (Viscum album L.) on the physiological properties of drupe trees were investigated. In order to achieve this goal, sulfhydryl, chlorophyll a and b, total chlorophyll, ascorbic acid, total amino acid, proline, carotenoid, glucose, and fructose levels, as well as leaf proportional water contents were determined in both mistletoe and its hosts under laboratory conditions. According to the results, mistletoe caused a significant decrease in water content and reduced total ascorbic acid content in apricot, almond, and plum. Additionally, mistletoe did not affect the total amino acid, glucose, and fructose concentrations of the …


Drought Stress Responses Of Seedlings Of Two Oak Species (Quercus Cerris And Quercus Robur), Ayşe Deli̇göz, Esra Bayar Jan 2018

Drought Stress Responses Of Seedlings Of Two Oak Species (Quercus Cerris And Quercus Robur), Ayşe Deli̇göz, Esra Bayar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Effects of drought stress on growth, predawn xylem water potential (ψpd), osmotic solutes (soluble sugar and proline), and stomatal conductance were assessed in two oak (Quercus cerris L. and Quercus robur L.) seedlings. Seedlings of both species were subjected to three drought treatments with the following irrigation intervals: well-watered (control: irrigation every 2-3 days), moderate drought stress (irrigation every 15 days), and severe drought stress (irrigation every 30 days). Drought-stressed seedlings of Q. cerris and Q. robur had more negative predawn xylem water potential than their well-watered seedlings. In Q. cerris, root collar diameter and root dry weights were negatively …


Response Of Five Triticale Genotypes To Salt Stress In In Vitro Culture, İsmai̇l Bezi̇rğanoğlu Jan 2017

Response Of Five Triticale Genotypes To Salt Stress In In Vitro Culture, İsmai̇l Bezi̇rğanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Salinity is one of the important abiotic stresses that restrict plant development. Triticale is a highly adaptable crop, known for its high-quality grain, yield potential, and resistance to disease. Responses of five cultivated genotypes (Ümran Hanım, Mikham 2002, Melez 2001, Tatlıcak, and Alper Bey) of triticale to salt stress were tested in callus and embryogenic callus formation in this study. Cotyledon explants were selected as explants for callus induction and embryogenic callus formation. The five tested triticale genotypes varied in their callus growth and embryogenic callus formation. Ümran Hanım, Tatlıcak, and Alper Bey were observed for better callus induction; similarly, …


Changes In Enzymatic And Nonenzymatic Antioxidant Defense Mechanisms Of Canola Seedlings At Different Drought Stress And Nitrogen Levels, Seyed Ahmad Kalantar Ahmadi, Ali Ebadi, Sodabeh Jahanbakhsh, Jahanfar Daneshian, Seyed Ataolah Siadat Jan 2015

Changes In Enzymatic And Nonenzymatic Antioxidant Defense Mechanisms Of Canola Seedlings At Different Drought Stress And Nitrogen Levels, Seyed Ahmad Kalantar Ahmadi, Ali Ebadi, Sodabeh Jahanbakhsh, Jahanfar Daneshian, Seyed Ataolah Siadat

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

To evaluate the responses of canola seedlings to different levels of drought stress and nitrogen at different growth stages, a factorial experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with three replications at the experimental greenhouse of Mohaghegh Ardabili University in 2013. Treatments included three levels of drought stress (30%, 50%, and 70% of FC) and five levels of nitrogen (control, based on soil test results; 25% less than the recommended level; 50% less than the recommended level; 25% more than the recommended level; and 50% more than the recommended level). The recommended level of nitrogen, based on soil test …


L-Arginine Impact On Cherry Rootstock Rooting And Biochemical Characteristics In Tissue Culture, Virginia Sarropoulou, Kortessa Dimassi-Theriou, Ioannis Therios Jan 2014

L-Arginine Impact On Cherry Rootstock Rooting And Biochemical Characteristics In Tissue Culture, Virginia Sarropoulou, Kortessa Dimassi-Theriou, Ioannis Therios

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In the present study, the effects of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) separately and simultaneously with L-arginine on the morphogenic and biochemical responses in the cherry rootstocks CAB-6P (Prunus cerasus L.) and Gisela 6 (Prunus cerasus × Prunus canescens) were investigated. In the CAB-6P rootstock, the best root number and root length results were obtained with 2 mg L^{–1} IBA plus 0.5 mg L^{–1} L-arginine and 1 mg L^{–1} IBA plus 1 mg L^{–1} L-arginine, respectively. The rooting percentage was highest (100%) with 2 mg L^{–1} IBA alone or combined with 1 mg L^{–1} L-arginine. In the Gisela 6 explants, 2 mg …


In Vitro Rooting And Biochemical Parameters In The Cherry Rootstocks Cab-6p And Gisela 6 Using L-Methionine, Virginia Sarropoulou, Kortessa Dimassi-Theriou, Ioannis Therios Jan 2013

In Vitro Rooting And Biochemical Parameters In The Cherry Rootstocks Cab-6p And Gisela 6 Using L-Methionine, Virginia Sarropoulou, Kortessa Dimassi-Theriou, Ioannis Therios

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In the present study, the effects of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) alone and in combination with L-methionine were investigated on the morphogenic and biochemical responses in the shoot tip explants of the cherry rootstocks CAB-6P (Prunus cerasus L.) and Gisela 6 (Prunus cerasus × Prunus canescens). The best results for roots, regarding their number and the fresh and dry weight, were obtained with 2 mg L^{-1} IBA in both rootstocks. Maximum rooting percentage was with the combination of 2 mg L^{-1} IBA and 0.5 mg L^{-1} L-methionine. Root length was greatest in the control plants. L-methionine had an inhibitory effect on …


Tolerance And Avoidance Responses To Salinity And Water Stresses In Calotropis Procera And Suaeda Aegyptiaca, Ali Hassan Ibrahim Jan 2013

Tolerance And Avoidance Responses To Salinity And Water Stresses In Calotropis Procera And Suaeda Aegyptiaca, Ali Hassan Ibrahim

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was designed to evaluate the response of 2 wild shrubs, Calotropis procera and Suaeda aegyptiaca, to salinity (100% seawater), drought, and waterlogging stresses. The 90-day-old plants were subjected to the stress treatments for 3 weeks, and growth and some physiological parameters were evaluated. The total plant dry mass of C. procera plants was reduced by 40%, whereas S. aegyptiaca was not significantly affected by salinity stress. Water deficit and waterlogging stresses significantly reduced the total dry mass of both species. Under all conditions, the root/shoot ratio in C. procera was 3-fold higher than in S. aegyptiaca. All applied …


Physiological Responses Of Two Turkish Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Varieties To Salinity, Özgür Tatar, Holger Brueck, Mi̇that Nuri̇ Gevrek, Folkard Asch Jan 2010

Physiological Responses Of Two Turkish Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Varieties To Salinity, Özgür Tatar, Holger Brueck, Mi̇that Nuri̇ Gevrek, Folkard Asch

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Effects of salinity (60 mM NaCl) on 2 Turkish rice varieties (Kıral and Yavuz) were studied in comparison to 2 international check varieties (IR4630-22-2 tolerant and IR31785-58-1-2-3-3 susceptible) in 2 hydroponic and 1 outdoor soil-based pot experiments. Partitioning of dry matter, leaf chlorophyll concentration, K^+ and Na^+ uptake, and proline accumulation in the leaves were investigated under both control and salt stress conditions. Dry matter accumulation decreased with salt stress in all varieties, with the decreases being more pronounced in IR31785 and Kıral. The results showed that the varieties tested expressed different adaptation mechanisms under salt stress; however, the increase …


Effect Of Glycinebetaine On Proline, Water Use, And Photosynthetic Efficiencies, And Growth Of Rice Seedlings Under Salt Stress, Suriyan Chaum, Chalermpol Kirdmanee Jan 2010

Effect Of Glycinebetaine On Proline, Water Use, And Photosynthetic Efficiencies, And Growth Of Rice Seedlings Under Salt Stress, Suriyan Chaum, Chalermpol Kirdmanee

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this investigation was to improve salt tolerance abilities prior to rice crop harvesting, including proline accumulation, pigment stabilization, water use efficiency (WUE), photosynthetic efficiency, and growth, by using exogenous foliar-sprayed glycinebetaine (Glybet). Pathumthani 1 (PT1) is reported to be a salt-sensitive cultivar and it was selected as a model plant. The proline content of PT1 rice was enriched by 50 mM of foliar-sprayed Glybet, thereby maintaining WUE and pigment stabilization, leading to high photosynthetic performance in chlorophyll a fluorescence and CO_2 assimilation, and increasing plant height when the plant was exposed to 150 mM of NaCl salt …


Effect Of Foliar Applied Kinetin And Indole Acetic Acid On Maize Plants Grown Under Saline Conditions, Cengi̇z Kaya, Ati̇lla Levent Tuna, Abdulkadi̇r Mustafa Okant Jan 2010

Effect Of Foliar Applied Kinetin And Indole Acetic Acid On Maize Plants Grown Under Saline Conditions, Cengi̇z Kaya, Ati̇lla Levent Tuna, Abdulkadi̇r Mustafa Okant

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study examined the effects of kinetin (KIN) and indoleacetic acid (IAA) sprayed on the leaves of salinity-stressed maize (Zea mays L. cv., DK 647 F1) plants grown in field conditions. Salt stress was created by adding 100 mM NaCl to the irrigation water through a drip irrigation system during the irrigation schedule. Kinetin (KIN), indole acetic acid (IAA), and their combinations were sprayed foliarly. Salt stress (S) reduced the total dry matter, grain yield, chlorophyll content, and relative water content (RWC), but increased electrolyte leakage and proline accumulation in the maize plants. Foliar applications of both KIN and IAA …