Response of Plant Yield and Leaf Pigments to Saline Conditions: Effectiveness of Different Rootstocks in Melon Plants (Cucumis melo L.)

摘要: Abstract Two varieties of Cucumis melo (Resisto and Arava) were grafted onto three hybrids Cucurbita maxima moschata cultivars (Shintoza, RS-841 Kamel). Ungrafted var. Resisto Arava plants used as controls. Plants grown under controlled greenhouse conditions constantly fertilized with macro- micronutrients, supplied irrigation water rich in Na+ Cl- Contents chlorophylls a b, carotene pigments, total soluble K+ ions measured all the scion parts plants. The results showed that exhibited differences leaf content especially comparison ungrafted In addition, yield well pigments appeared to be good indicators levels parts. It is assumed developed various mechanisms avoid physiological damage caused by excessive accumulation these leaf, including exclusion ion and/or dec...