Effects of exogenous glycine betaine application on some physiological and biochemical properties of cotton (G. hirsutum L.) plants grown in different drought levels
Abstract
Drought stress significantly reduces the growth and yield of cotton plants; therefore, reducing the damage caused by drought stress and improving the plant growth are highly important. The aims of this study were to investigate some of physiological and biochemical properties of cotton plants exposed to different drought levels and to determine the extent of improvement obtained by exogenous glycine betaine treatment for the damages caused by the adverse effects of drought. Three drought levels were created using PEG (Polyethylene glycol 6000) solution (0%, 10% and 20%). The drought groups were also divided into 2 subgroups by using 0 (control: glycine betaine solution was not applied) and 2 mM glycine betaine solution. The pot experiment was established in a growth chamber with 3 replications and the experiment repeated twice. The changes in the contents of contents of chlorophyll a and b, carotenoid, total dissolved protein, total dissolved carbohydrate and some nutrients were investigated. Chlorophyll a and b, calcium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus concentrations were decreased, while carotenoid, total dissolved protein and carbohydrate, potassium contents increased with the increasing drought level. The results revealed that adverse effects of drought stress on cotton plants were alleviated by exogenous application of glycine betaine.
Keywords
Leaf chlophyll, protein content, carbohydrate acculamation, nutrient accumulation
Supporting Institution
HÜBAK
Project Number
18204
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