In order to determine the relationships between salt tolerance, seed and seedling characteristics, 16 watermelon
genotypes collected from various regions of Turkey, and 3 standard and 2 F1 hybrid varieties were used as material in the
study. The seedlings were grown in Hoaglands nutrient solution in aqua culture in an atmospheric controlled climatic
environment, and 100 mM NaCl salt stress was applied when the seedlings had 4-5 true leaves,. It has been understood that
watermelon genotypes have different responses to salt stress in seedling growth and ion uptake. The watermelon genotypes
18, 22, 28, 31 and 41, with large seed weights and large cotyledon leaves were less affected from salt damage by being more
selective in ion uptake. Watermelon genotypes 33, 38, 39, 40 and 44 with low seed weights and cotyledon leaf weights were
not selective on ion uptake and were more affected by salt damage. It has been observed that the parameters used in the
study have a high correlation with each other.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | October 31, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 4 Issue: 3 |