PHOTOSYNTHETIC PRODUCTIVITY OF PEAR TREES GROWN ON DIFFERENT ROOTSTOCKS

Authors

  • K. Bosa
  • E. Jadczuk-Tobjasz
  • M. H. Kalaji Warsaw University of Life Sciences SGGW Faculty of Agriculture and Biology Department of Plant Physiology 02-776 Warsaw Poland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4462/annbotrm-13172

Keywords:

Chlorophyll Fluorescence, LAI, Photosynthesis, Photosystem II, Pyrus communis

Abstract

Since the pear is not a flagship crop in Polish orchards, very little advanced research is conducted to obtain knowledge about its photosynthetic productivity strategies. The research described in this paper involves measurements of the physiological state and yield of pear trees (cv. ‘Conference’) budded on different rootstocks. The main aim is to monitor the influence of budding on different rootstocks on photosynthetic productivity, growth, and yield of this cultivar, in order to improve agricultural practices for a sustainable horticulture. Leaf gas exchange, photosynthetic efficiency, leaf area index, and chlorophyll content were measured, as was tree yield. Our results provide better understanding of the physiological factors behind pear productivity.

Author Biography

M. H. Kalaji, Warsaw University of Life Sciences SGGW Faculty of Agriculture and Biology Department of Plant Physiology 02-776 Warsaw Poland

Department of Plant Physiology

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Published

2016-02-01

How to Cite

Bosa, K., Jadczuk-Tobjasz, E., & Kalaji, M. H. (2016). PHOTOSYNTHETIC PRODUCTIVITY OF PEAR TREES GROWN ON DIFFERENT ROOTSTOCKS. Annali Di Botanica, 6, 69–75. https://doi.org/10.4462/annbotrm-13172

Issue

Vol. 6 (2016)

Section

Research Articles: Chlorophyll a fluorescence (ChlF)

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