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dc.contributor.advisorO'Leary, James W.en_US
dc.contributor.authorBell, Hester Louise
dc.creatorBell, Hester Louiseen_US
dc.date.accessioned2013-05-16T09:31:57Zen
dc.date.available2013-05-16T09:31:57Zen
dc.date.issued2000en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10150/291593en
dc.description.abstractOptimal growth of euhalophytes requires moderate concentrations of salt and, in dicots, is associated with succulence of leaves and stems and accumulation of Na⁺ in plant tissues. Relative growth rate, water and cation content were studied in Sporobolus virginicus, a C₄ Chlorodoid grass, grown under different concentrations of NaCl. Optimal growth occurred at 100-150 mmol/L NaCl. and was not dependent on nitrogen levels or accompanied by accumulation of Na⁺ in leaves. Na:K ratios were lower in leaves and rhizomes than in roots indicating the possibility of discrimination in Na⁺ and K⁺ transport from roots to leaves. Water content of leaves and shoots was significantly greater in plants grown at optimal levels of salinity than in plants grown at sub or supra optimal salinity. Na⁺ and K⁺ concentrations in leaves contribute approximately 60% of osmolality. These results support the characterization of S. virginicus as a euhalophyte.
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dc.publisherThe University of Arizona.en_US
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dc.subjectBiology, Botany.en_US
dc.subjectAgriculture, Plant Culture.en_US
dc.subjectBiology, Plant Physiology.en_US
dc.titleResponse of Sporobolus virginicus (L.) Kunthto salinityen_US
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dc.typeThesis-Reproduction (electronic)en_US
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Arizonaen_US
thesis.degree.levelmastersen_US
dc.identifier.proquest1401061en_US
thesis.degree.disciplineGraduate Collegeen_US
thesis.degree.disciplinePlant Sciencesen_US
thesis.degree.nameM.S.en_US
dc.identifier.bibrecord.b40825309en_US
refterms.dateFOA2018-08-30T00:59:33Z
html.description.abstractOptimal growth of euhalophytes requires moderate concentrations of salt and, in dicots, is associated with succulence of leaves and stems and accumulation of Na⁺ in plant tissues. Relative growth rate, water and cation content were studied in Sporobolus virginicus, a C₄ Chlorodoid grass, grown under different concentrations of NaCl. Optimal growth occurred at 100-150 mmol/L NaCl. and was not dependent on nitrogen levels or accompanied by accumulation of Na⁺ in leaves. Na:K ratios were lower in leaves and rhizomes than in roots indicating the possibility of discrimination in Na⁺ and K⁺ transport from roots to leaves. Water content of leaves and shoots was significantly greater in plants grown at optimal levels of salinity than in plants grown at sub or supra optimal salinity. Na⁺ and K⁺ concentrations in leaves contribute approximately 60% of osmolality. These results support the characterization of S. virginicus as a euhalophyte.


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