Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) is a complete holo
parasite plant and survives on its host. In this study, the effects of dodder (Cuscuta
campestris Yunc.) were
investigated on yield and quality of sugar beet. This research was carried out
Goksun and Afsin districts in 2015 in Kahramanmaras province, where the sugar
beet was the most produced. Two growing media (infected with dodder and
uninfected=control) and two sugar beet cultivars (Valentina and 551) were used
in the experiment area. As a result of the research, it was determined that the
effect of dodder on sugar beets’ yield and quality was significant except
sodium content. It was
detected that yield and quality values of sugar beet at the infected parcel
with dodder were reduced significantly according to the uninfected parcel. In
the parcels infected with dodder and uninfected, respectively, it was found the
root yield was as 57.4 and 83.1 t/ha, the leaf yield was as 18.4 and 32.9 t/ha,
the sugar content was as %16.4 and
%18.2, purified sugar content was as %14.05 and %14.93, purified sugar yield
was as 8.2 and 12.4 t/ha. It was found 0.60-0.87 of amino nitrogen, 0.51-0.54
of sodium and 5.4-7.9 mmol/100 g of potassium from substances disrupting sugar
beet purity. At the same time, it was determined that sugar beet roots showed
more bifurcation in parcels infected with dodder. Among the varieties, it was detected
significant differences except sugar presence, both root and leaf yield of Valentina
cultivar were more superior than 551 cultivar.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Makaleler |
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Publication Date | March 30, 2018 |
Submission Date | December 1, 2017 |
Acceptance Date | March 12, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 |