The effect of water stress on the growth of lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.)

Date of Publication

1993

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Abstract/Summary

The effect of different levels of water on the growth of lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.) was conducted for a four-week duration at the greenhouse of De La Salle University. Tillers of lemon grass were watered to field capacity, 80 percent, 60 percent, and 40 percent of field capacity. Results showed that as the level of water was reduced, morphological parameters such as leaf area, shoot height, number of tillers and shoot dry weight were also reduced. However, the significant effects were observed on leaf area and highly significant difference was observed on shoot dry weight. No significant difference was observed on number of tillers and shoot height. Nitrogen content was affected by the different levels of water at 1 percent level of significance. The chlorophyll content declined as the water level was reduced. However, the differences observed were not significant.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU06362

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

39 leaves

Keywords

Grasses--Research; Plants; Effect of water levels on; Cymbopogon

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