Effects of waterlogging on chickpeas II. Possible causes of decreased tolerance of waterlogging at flowering

Waterlogging tolerance of chickpeas was found, in earlier work, to decrease sharply at flowering. Three experiments were performed to attempt to explain the mechanisms involved in this response. In the first, a range of treatments was imposed to modify the plant's source/sink relationships, as carbohydrate supply and partitioning were considered possible determinants of waterlogging tolerance. Plants from which buds were removed showed the most rapid recovery after waterlogging. Defoliation immediately before waterlogging reduced the rate of recovery. Application of benzyladenine plus gibberellic acid prior to waterlogging delayed stomatal closure and leaf senescence, inhibited apical growth and stimulated axillary growth. The second experiment aimed to confirm the influence of bud removal and to determine whether waterlogging tolerance is correlated with carbohydrate supply. Treatments comprised two sowing times, ten days apart, and two bud treatments (retained and removed). Waterlogging was imposed when older plants had been flowering for seven days and younger plants were in bud. Waterlogging caused soluble sugars to accumulate in the lower stem, suggesting that a deficiency of assimilates did not contribute to waterlogging injury. Similarly, waterlogging increased nitrogen concentration in the stem, through mobilisation from senescing leaves. Bud removal enhanced leaf survival and reduced mortality rate after waterlogging; it also increased starch concentration in the lower stem, indicating that storage of assimilates decreased in flowering plants. However, across all treatments, starch concentration was not correlated with waterlogging tolerance. In the third experiment, the effect of the senescence-promoting factor ethylene on preflowering and flowering plants was assessed, using the ethylene-releasing agent ethephon. Ethephon reduced growth to a slightly greater extent when applied prior to flowering than at flowering. There was no evidence that inadequate supply of carbohydrates or nitrogen in the stem, or increased sensitivity to ethylene, contributed to waterlogging intolerance in flowering chickpea plants.     

Effects of short-term waterlogging on the growth and yield of peas (Pisum sativum)

The effects of waterlogging the soil for up to 5 days on the growth of peas at different stages of development were investigated in glasshouse and outdoor experiments. During waterlogging the oxygen content of the soil declined to less than 2% within 2–3 days. Subsequently, leaf senescence was hastened, stem growth rate was slowed and yield was decreased. The effects on yield were mainly attributable to the development of fewer nodes and fewer pods. Waterlogging for 24 h or more just before flowering restricted growth and yield. The effects of waterlogging at earlier and later stages were less marked. Waterlogging at any period after flower buds were visible prevented further increase in root dry weight.     

Physiological responses of cotton to a single waterlogging at high and low N-levels

Surface-irrigated cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) grown on slowly draining clay soil is subjected to short-term periods of waterlogging at each irrigation which generally results in reduced productivity. The sequence of above- and below-ground plant responses to transient waterlogging and the role of N availability in modifying the immediate responses were studied. Lysimeters of Marah clay loam (a Natrustalf) were instrumented to monitor soil and plant responses to a 7-day waterlogging event beginning 67 days after sowing. Cotton (‘Deltapine 61’) plants (8 per lysimeter) were grown with two levels of added N (300 kg ha⁻¹ and 30 kg ha⁻¹) and two irrigation treatments (flooded and control). Measured soil-O₂ levels decreased rapidly upon surface flooding because water displaced air and root zone respiration consumed O₂. The rate of O₂ consumption was 2.7 times greater in the high-N treatment than the low-N treatment. This difference was associated with a 1.8 fold difference in numbers of observed roots. Root growth was only slightly affected by flooding. Leaf growth decreased by 28%, foliage temperature increased 2.3% and apparent photosynthesis decreased by 16%. It is suggested that flooding reduced photosynthetic activity within 2 days while other stress symptoms became apparent after about 6 days. Although this stress was reflected in a trend for decreased plant productivity, the effect of flooding on boll dry mass at harvest was not significant at the level of replication used. The single waterlogging did not cause yield reductions comparable to those observed elsewhere when several waterlogging events were imposed. Contribution from the CSIRO, Centre for Irrigation Research, Griffith, NSW, Australia and USDA-ARS, Morris, MI, USA, in cooperation with the univ. of Minnesota.     

Photosynthesis and growth of winter wheat in response to waterlogging at different growth stages

A study on photosynthetic and yield effects of waterlogging of winter wheat at four stages of growth was conducted in specially designed experimental tanks during the 2007–2008 and 2008–2009 seasons. Compared with the control, waterlogging treatments at tillering and jointing-booting stages reduced photosynthetic rate (P _N) and transpiration (E) significantly, it also decreased average leaf water-use efficiency (WUE, defined as the ratio of P _N to E) by 3.3% and 3.4% in both years. All parameters returned quickly to the control level after soil was drained. Damage to the photosynthetic apparatus during waterlogging resulted in a lower F_v/F_m ratio, especially at the first two stages. A strong reduction in root length, root mass, root/shoot ratio, total dry mass, and leaf area index were observed. The responses from vegetative plants at tillering and jointing-booting stages were greater than in generative plants at onset of flowering and at milky stages. The number of panicles per hectare at tillering stage and the spikelet per panicle at the stages of jointing-booting and at onset of flowering were also significantly reduced by waterlogging, giving 8.2–11.3% decrease of the grain yield relative to the control in both years. No significant difference in yield components and a grain yield was observed between the control and treatments applied at milky stages. These responses, modulated by the environmental conditions prevailing during and after waterlogging, included negative effects on the growth, photosynthetic apparatus, and the grain yield in winter wheat, but the effect was strongly stage-dependent.     

花前渍水预处理对花后渍水逆境下扬麦9号籽粒产量和品质的影响

以扬麦9号为材料,研究花前渍水预处理对花后渍水逆境下小麦籽粒产量和品质的影响。结果表明,与未进行渍水预处理相比,花前渍水预处理提高了小麦植株对花后渍害的抗性,生物产量、收获指数和千粒重显著提高,进而显著提高了籽粒产量;花前渍水预处理显著提高花后氮素积累量及其对籽粒氮素的贡献率,降低了花前贮藏氮素运转量及其对籽粒氮素的贡献率,进而引起籽粒球蛋白含量提高,但显著降低了清蛋白、醇溶蛋白、谷蛋白和全蛋白质含量、以及干湿面筋含量和沉降值;花前渍水预处理还提高了籽粒直链淀粉和总淀粉含量和降落值,降低了支/直链淀粉比,显著提高了面粉峰值粘度、低谷粘度、崩解值、最终粘度、回冷值和峰值时间,但对糊化温度无显著影响。     

Yield, growth and physiological responses of mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] genotypes to waterlogging at vegetative stage

A study was conducted to examine the physiological response of contrasting mung bean (Vigna radiata) genotypes viz., T 44 & MH–96–1 (tolerant) and Pusa Baisakhi & MH–1K–24 (sensitive) under waterlogging conditions. Plants were waterlogged at vegetative stage (30 days after sowing) for 3, 6 and 9 days. Waterlogging resulted in decreased leaf area, crop growth rate, root growth and nodules number, membrane stability index, photosynthesis rate, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents, flowering rate, pod setting, yield and altered dry matter partitioning. Sensitive genotypes showed large reductions in aforementioned physiological traits and slow recovery in photosynthesis rate. On the other hand, tolerant genotypes maintained higher photosynthetic rate, chlorophylls and carotenoids, growth rate, membrane stability and fast photosynthetic recovery under waterlogging. After 9 days of exposure to waterlogging, photosynthetic rate and yield losses in most sensitive genotype (MH-1K-24) were 83 and 85 %, respectively. On an average, photosynthetic loss at 3, 6 and 9 days of waterlogging was 43, 51, and 63 %, respectively, while grain yield loss was 20, 34 and 52 % respectively.     

渍水对四川小麦生理性状及产量的影响

采用二因素裂区设计,连续2年（2011-2012和2012-2013年）以川麦104和内麦836为对象,在小麦苗期、拔节期、孕穗期、开花期分别进行35 d的渍水处理,研究渍水对四川小麦生长和产量形成的影响.结果表明： 苗期渍水减产最大,减产10%～15%,随渍水时期的后移,对产量的影响减小.苗期渍水降低了第3～6叶SPAD值、单株分蘖力和单株成穗数,降低了有效穗数、花后干物质积累量和成熟期干物质量.拔节期渍水降低了第4～7叶SPAD值,孕穗期渍水降低了倒4、倒3、倒2叶SPAD值,拔节期和孕穗期渍水导致花后旗叶SPAD值下降,渐增期灌浆速率（R₁）和平均灌浆速率（R_mean）下降,千粒重下降.开花期渍水对产量影响较小.表明苗期渍水是四川稻茬小麦渍害临界期.     

不同株型芝麻种质湿害后产量性状研究及耐湿性评价

于盛花期对66份种质进行湿害处理,结果表明:湿害对单秆型和分枝型种质的产量性状影响差异明显,对单秆型芝麻产量性状的影响(湿害指数值)大小依次为单株种子干重(69.18%)蒴果数(67.48%)有效果节数(49.10%)有效果轴长度(45.69%)株高(16.40%),对分枝性芝麻的影响依次为分枝有效果节数(65.96%)分枝蒴果数(64.73%)总蒴果数(52.01%)单株种子干重(49.92%)主茎蒴果数(41.66%)主茎有效果轴长度(37.57%)有效分枝数(34.21%)主茎有效果节数(20.12%)株高(15.43%);湿害对三蒴型芝麻的侧位蒴果影响较大,对单秆三蒴型芝麻的影响为侧位蒴果数(92.25%)中位蒴果数(50.25%),对分枝三蒴型芝麻的影响为分枝侧位蒴果数(92.86%)主茎侧位蒴果数(69.14%)分枝中位蒴果数(44.17%)主茎中位蒴果数(32.97%)。根据相对湿害产量可以将供试种质聚为耐湿与不耐湿二大类,不耐湿类型种质61份,占92.42%;耐湿类型种质5份,占7.58%,为竹山白芝麻、西平二郎花、阜南芝麻、嘉兴紧口黑和麻城黑芝麻,可作为耐湿种质加以利用。     

Photosynthetic and stomatal responses ofLarix kaempferi seedlings to short-term waterlogging

The effects of short-term waterlogging on net photosynthesis, stomatal conductance and shoot water status of 2 year old seedlings ofLarix kaempferi (Lamb.) Carr. were studied under controlled environmental conditions. Waterlogging for 8 days induced significant stomatal closure and reduced net photosynthesis. After 3 days of waterlogging, stomatal conductance was reduced to 35% of that of non-waterlogged plants, and net photosynthesis was reduced to 25% of the pre-waterlogged level. At the beginning of waterlogging, slight shoot dehydration was observed. However during the latter stage of the waterlogging shoot dehydration disappeared and stomatal conductance and net photosynthesis increased. No adaptive morphological changes to waterlogging were observed in the stems and roots. Recovery of stomatal conductance and net photosynthesis after drainage was not observed within 11 days.     

大田淹水对夏玉米叶片衰老特性的影响

选用登海605(DH605)和郑单958(ZD958)为试验材料,在大田条件下研究了不同淹水时期(三叶期、拔节期和开花后10 d)和持续时间(3 d、6 d)淹水对夏玉米叶片衰老特性的影响.研究表明: 淹水胁迫后超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)和过氧化物酶(POD)等保护酶活性以及可溶性蛋白含量较不淹水对照显著下降,而丙二醛(MDA)含量显著升高,三叶期淹水6 d后DH605和ZD958的含量较对照分别升高35.3%和34.1%.淹水胁迫后叶片叶绿素含量降低,产量显著下降.三叶期淹水6 d对夏玉米产量的影响最大,DH605和ZD958较对照分别减产32.1%和35.2%.不同生育期中,三叶期淹水造成的影响最大,拔节期次之,开花后10 d淹水造成的影响较小,且影响程度随淹水持续时间的延长而加剧.     

Tolerance to ion toxicities enhances wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain yield in waterlogged acidic soils

Aims

The high concentrations of Mn, Fe and Al in acid soils during waterlogging impair root and shoot growth more severely in intolerant than tolerant wheat genotypes. This study aims to establish whether this difference in vegetative growth and survival during waterlogging (1) is verifiable across a range of tolerant/intolerant genotypes and acid soils, and (2) results in improved recovery after cessation of waterlogging and enhanced grain yield.

Methods

Wheat genotypes contrasting in their tolerance to ion toxicities were grown in four acid soils until 63DAS and maturity, with a 42-day waterlogging treatment imposed at 21 DAS.

Results

The shoot Al, Mn and Fe concentrations increased by up to 5-, 3- and 9-fold respectively due to waterlogging in various soils. Compared to the intolerant lines, Al-, Mn- and Fe-tolerant genotypes maintained a relatively lower increase in shoot concentrations of Al (79 vs. 117%), Mn (90 vs. 101%) and Fe (171 vs. 252%) and demonstrated better waterlogging tolerance at the vegetative stage expressed in relative root (38% vs. 25%) and shoot (62% vs. 52%) growth. After cessation of waterlogging and the continued growth to maturity, tolerant genotypes maintained a relatively lower plant concentration of Al, Mn and Fe, but produced a higher above-ground biomass (74% vs. 56%) and most importantly demonstrated improved waterlogging tolerance (a relative grain yield of 78% vs. 54%) compared to intolerant genotypes. Maturity following waterlogging stress was delayed less in tolerant than intolerant genotypes (114 vs. 124%, respectively), which would reduce the potential yield loss where post-anthesis coincides with drought.

Conclusions

The results confirm the validity of a novel approach of enhancing waterlogging tolerance of wheat genotypes grown in acid soil via increased tolerance to ion toxicities.     

Effect of Asahi SL on China aster ‘Aleksandra’ seed yield, germination and some metabolic events

The effects of Asahi SL (sodium ortho and para-nitro phenolate, sodium 5 nitro guaiacolate) sprays on China aster plant height, seed yield and some metabolic events were investigated. The plants were sprayed with Asahi SL, in concentration of 0, 0.1, 0.2 or 0.4 %, three times before or during flowering, and six times before and during this stage. It was found that Asahi SL applied three times during flowering brought about an increase in the seed yield, germination and metabolic activity and did not modify vegetative growth of plants. The chemical used earlier, before flowering, had detrimental effect on seed yield and quality, although it stimulated vegetative growth. The positive effect of Asahi SL was more prominent in weather conditions unfavourable for seed production.     

Nutrient deficiencies do not contribute to yield loss after waterlogging events in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum)

Frequent waterlogging increases the risk of possible harvest losses in winter wheat. The aim of this study was to analyse which developmental stage of wheat was impaired by waterlogging and whether yield losses can be explained by nutrient deficiences. A large‐scale container experiment was designed to evaluate growth, yield and nutrient status of two wheat cultivars after 14 days of waterlogging at two different developmental stages: DC 31 (first node visible) and DC 51 (beginning of ear emergence). Early waterlogging treatment impaired vegetative growth stages of winter wheat and nutrient uptake, leading to transient nutrient deficiencies, but yield was not significantly reduced. Late waterlogging at the beginning of ear emergence mainly affected generative growth stages and caused yield reductions ranging up to 61%. The main reason for yield loss was the significantly decreased thousand kernel weight in combination with a decreased number of grains per spike. Yield depressions in winter wheat depend on the timing of waterlogging. Early waterlogging transiently reduces vegetative growth through nutrient deficiencies, whereas late waterlogging results in an impaired grain development and associated therewith, yield losses.     

水淹对秋华柳幼苗生理生态特征的影响

秋华柳广泛分布于三峡库区河谷与溪流坡岸,对水土保持及稳固堤岸具有重要作用.通过模拟水淹试验,研究了秋华柳幼苗对水淹的适应能力及机理.结果表明：所有处理秋华柳植株全部存活.水淹对秋华柳幼苗的最大光合速率、蒸腾强度、气孔导度和水分利用效率都有显著影响.水淹初期(20 d),植株的各项生理指标值变化较小,其中最大光合速率和蒸腾强度分别比对照下降18.5%和2.2%;30 d后,分别下降53.4%和23.7%,随后又趋于稳定.植株叶绿素和类胡萝卜素含量及其比值均随水淹时间的增加而逐渐降低,其中叶绿素/类胡萝卜素比值在4.873～6.883,而叶绿素a/b比值则在2.855～3.912之间变动.水淹还诱导秋华柳幼苗产生不定根,有利于植株氧气的补给.说明秋华柳幼苗对水淹的适应能力较强,可作为库区水位消落带植被恢复与重建的先锋物种.     

The response of sorghum and sunflower to short-term waterlogging

Summary The effect of waterlogging on sunflower and sorghum was investigated in relation to stage of development (sunflower-6-leaf, buds-visible, anthesis; sorghum-5-leaf, initiation, anthesis) and duration of waterlogging (3, 6 and 9 days) under glasshouse conditions. Additionally, the potential adaptation of the two crops was observed by waterlogging some plants at all three growth stages. With sunflower, leaf expansion and stem extension were inhibited by waterlogging at the 6-leaf and buds-visible stage although these effects did not always persist until maturity while, with anthesis waterlogging, rapid desiccation of leaves was observed. Yield was most affected by the anthesis waterlogging but no consistent effect on seed number or 1000 seed weight was recorded.Waterlogging sorghum plants suppressed normal tillering but had little effect on dry weight of the main stem. Late tillering was stimulated by waterlogging. Reductions in leaf area occurred at all stages of development in response to waterlogging with these effects being more marked at initiation. Similarly, yield was most reduced by the initiation waterlogging largely as a result of reduced seed number.In neither species was there a clear relationship between duration of waterlogging and subsequent reduction in growth and yield. With respect to yield, stage of development seemed to be of greater importance than the duration of waterlogging. The growth and yield of multiple-waterlogged sunflowers was less affected by the anthesis treatment than that in plants experiencing a single waterlogging, suggesting that some form of adaptation was induced. In contrast, no such response was seen in sorghum.     

刈割与水位调节集成技术控制互花米草(Spartina alterniflora)

治理和控制外来物种互花米草（Spartina alterniflora）对维护崇明东滩自然保护区生物多样性具有重要的意义和必要性。研究在上海崇明东滩鸟类国家级自然保护区建立的受损滩涂湿地生态修复示范样地中开展“刈割与水位调节集成技术”治理互花米草的物理控制实验,以期寻求有效治理互花米草的控制技术。示范研究结果表明,单一的水位调节方法虽然可以降低互花米草群落的密度和叶面积指数（LAI）,但至水淹处理100d后,处理样区内互花米草的生长和生物量已与对照区无显著差异。单一的水位调节方法不能达到有效快速控制互花米草的效果。通过在互花米草生长关键期（7月的扬花期）刈割＋水位调节集成技术处理后,互花米草地上部分无再新生现象,至当年10月份（生长季末期）,样区内互花米草的地上部分和地下部分已完全死亡并开始腐烂,达到了有效控制互花米草的效果。因此,应用刈割＋水位调节集成技术治理互花米草,必须选择关键季节刈割互花米草地上部分,同时配合一定水位的持续淹水（约3个月）,才能有效发挥其迅速有效治理互花米草的效果。扬花期刈割＋水位调节集成技术可为沿海地区大范围防治互花米草扩散提供有效途径。     

Identifying the critical period for waterlogging on yield and its components in wheat and barley

Background and aims

Crop tolerance to waterlogging depends on factors such as species sensitivity and the stage of development that waterlogging occurs. The aim of this study was to identify the critical period for waterlogging on grain yield and its components, when applied during different stages of crop development in wheat and barley.

Methods

Two experiments were carried out (E1: early sowing date, under greenhouse; E2: late sowing date, under natural conditions). Waterlogging was imposed during 15–20 days in 5 consecutive periods during the crop cycle (from Leaf 1 emergence to maturity).

Results

The greatest yield penalties occurred when waterlogging was applied from Leaf 7 appearance on the main stem to anthesis (from 34 to 92 % of losses in wheat, and from 40 to 79 % in barley for E1 and E2 respectively). Waterlogging during grain filling reduced yield to a lesser degree. In wheat, reductions in grain number were mostly explained by reduced grain number per spike while in barley, by variations in the number of spikes per plant.

Conclusions

The time around anthesis was identified as the most susceptible period to waterlogging in wheat and barley. Exposing the crop to more stressful conditions, e.g. delaying sowing date, magnified the negative responses to waterlogging, although the most sensitive stage (around anthesis) remained unchanged.     

Antioxidative defense system in pigeonpea roots under waterlogging stress

Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] is a waterlogging-sensitive legume crop. We studied the effect of waterlogging stress on hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) content, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzyme activities in two pigeonpea genotypes viz., ICPL-84023 (waterlogging resistant) and MAL-18 (waterlogging susceptible). In a pot experiment, waterlogging stress was imposed for 6 days at early vegetative stage (20 days after sowing). Waterlogging treatment significantly increased hydrogen peroxide accumulation and lipid peroxidation, which indicated the extent of oxidative injury posed by stress conditions. Enzyme activities of peroxidase (POX), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) increased in pigeonpea roots as a consequence of waterlogged conditions, and all the enzyme activities were significantly higher in waterlogged ICPL-84023 than in MAL-18. POX activity was the maximum immediately after imposing stress, therefore, it was suggested to be involved in early scavenging of H₂O₂, while rest of the enzymes (CAT, APX, SOD and PPO) were more important in late responses to waterlogging. Present study revealed that H₂O₂ content is directly related to lipid peroxidation leading to oxidative damage during waterlogging in pigeonpea. Higher antioxidant potential in ICPL-84023 as evidenced by enhanced POX, CAT, APX, SOD and PPO activities increased capacity for reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging and indicated relationship between waterlogging resistance and antioxidant defense system in pigeonpea.     

Relationship between morphological and physiological responses to waterlogging and salinity in Sporobolus virginicus (L.) Kunth

The effects of waterlogging and salinity on morphological and physiological responses in the marsh grass Sporobolus virginicus (L.) Kunth were investigated in a 4×2 factorial experiment. Plants were subjected to four salinity levels (0, 100, 200 and 400 mol m^–3 NaCl) and two soil inundation conditions (drained and flooded) for 42 days. Flooding at 0 mol m^–3 NaCl caused initiation of adventitious surface roots, increased internal acration and plant height, induced alcohol dehydrogenase activity (ADH), and decreased belowground biomass and the number of culms per plant. Salinity increase from 0 to 400 mol m^–3 NaCl under drained conditions increased leaf and root proline concentrations and decreased photosynthesis, aboveground biomass, number of culms per plant and number of internodes per culm. Concurrent waterlogging and salinity induced ADH activity and adventitious surface roots but decreased plant height and aboveground biomass. Internal air space increased with waterlogging from 0 to 100 mol m^–3 NaCl but further increases in salinity to 400 mol m^–3 reduced air space. Combined waterlogging and salinity stresses, however, had no effect on photosynthesis or on the concentrations of proline in leaves or roots. These results are discussed in relation to the widespread colonization by S. virginicus of a wide range of coastal environments varying in soil salinity and in the frequency and intensity of waterlogging.     

Individual and combined effects of waterlogging and alkalinity on yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) imposed at three critical stages

Response of wheat genotype HD 2329 to individual and combined effects of alkalinity and waterlogging (WL) at tillering, panicle emergence and anthesis stage was studied. Both stresses increased Na accumulation and reduced K uptake which leads to higher Na⁺/K⁺ ratio in the leaves. Yield was decreased under all the stress treatments and highly correlated with Na⁺/K⁺ ratio at all the three growth stages (r = −0.83, −0.82 and −0.73, respectively) with maximum reduction under pH 9.4 + WL. Increase in pH from 7.2 to 9.1 and 9.4 delayed complete panicle emergence (4 and 8 days) and flowering (1 and 2 days) at both, tillering and panicle emergence stages. Dual stress further increased days, required for complete panicle emergence and flowering. These results suggested that high Na⁺/K⁺ ratio of plant tissue may be the critical factor for growth and development of wheat under WL, alkalinity and dual stress. Due to this delay in flowering and panicle emergence, times required for maturity of grains shorten, resulted in lower grain yield.