Effect of rizosphere temperature on the dry matter distribution in cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.)
In the natu ral habitat of cape gooseberry in Colombia, on sites from 1.600 to 2.800 m.a.s.l., soil temperature is affected by c1imatologicfactors, which are determined by the altitud and cultural and soil management practices. In order to study the effect of rizosphere temperature on the distribution of dry matter in the cape gooseberry plant and to find mecanisms of adaptation to the Colombian highland conditions, during 11 weeks 'Colombia' and 'Southafrica' ecotipes were groWn at root zone temperatures of 8, 15, 22 and 29°C under greenhouse conditions in Berlin, Germany. Two and a half L plastic pots and quartz sand as substrate were used. With rising rizosphere temperatures biomass production increased up to 22 and 29°C depending on plant organ and ecotype. The highest biomass accumulation achieved 'Colombia' at 29°C and 'Southafrica' at 22°C. At 8°C temperature low root and leaf dry matter were produced, while fruit producction was less affected. This indicates an adaptation to cold soils in the highlands. 22°C encouraged more the growth of main shoots while laterals had their optimum soil temperature at 29°C, suggesting a possible hormonal effect. The highest partitioning of dry matter of the Colombian ecotype to roots, leaves and fruits at 29°C is considered as an adaptation to the hot soils in the slopes exposed to the sun.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Bogotá - Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias
1998
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/agrocol/article/view/21525 |
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