Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Effects of drought on chlorophyll fluorescence in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). II. Relations between plant growth and measurements of fluorescence

  • Published:
Potato Research Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Summary

Relations between measurements of the slow kinetics of chlorophyll fluorescence and growth and yield were examined in seven potato genotypes grown either fully irrigated or droughted from the time of plant emergence. Drought reduced total dry matter production and yields and increased tuber dry matter concentration. Drought increased harvest index in cv. Spunta, but decreased it in cv. Pentland Crown. Total dry matter production was correlated with each of constant fluorescence, variable fluorescence and the half life of the decay in variable fluorescence. These correlations were determined largely by the effect of treatment, and did not discriminate effectively between genotypes within a treatment.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Conroy, J.P., R.M. Smillie, M. Küppers, D. Bevege & D.I. Barlow, 1986. Chlorophylla fluorescence and photosynthetic and growth responses ofPinus radiata to phosphorus deficiency, drought stress, and high CO2.Plant Physiology 81: 423–429.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Di Marco, G., A. Massacci & R. Gabrielli, 1988. Drought effects on photosynthesis and fluorescence in hard wheat cultivars grown in the field.Physiologia Plantarum 74: 385–390.

    Google Scholar 

  • Dwelle, R.B., G.E. Kleinkopf, R.K. Steinhorst, J.J. Pavek & P.J. Hurley, 1981. The influence of physiological processes on tuber yield of potato clones (Solanum tuberosum L.): stomatal diffusive resistance, stomatal conductance, gross photosynthetic rate, leaf canopy, tissue nutrient levels, and tuber enzyme activities.Potato Research 24: 33–47.

    Google Scholar 

  • Havaux, M., M. Ernez & R. Lannoye, 1988. Correlation between heat tolerance in cereals demonstrated by rapid chlorophyll fluorescence tests.Journal of Plant Physiology 133: 555–560.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Havaux, M. & R. Lannoye, 1983. Chlorophyll fluorescence induction: a sensitive indicator of water stress in maize plants.Irrigation Science 4: 147–151.

    Google Scholar 

  • Havaux, M. & R. Lannoye, 1985. Drought-resistance of hard wheat cultivars measured by a rapid chlorophyll fluorescence test.Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge 104: 501–504.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Jefferies, R.A., 1992. Effects of drought on chlorophyll fluorescence in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). I. Plant water status and the kinetics of chlorophyll fluorescence.Potato Research 35: 25–34.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Jefferies, R.A. & D.K.L. MacKerron, 1987. Aspects of the physiological basis of cultivar differences in yield under droughted and irrigated conditions.Potato Research 30: 201–217.

    Google Scholar 

  • Jefferies, R.A. & D.K.L. MacKerron, 1989. Radiation interception and growth of irrigated and droughted potato (Solanum tuberosum).Field Crops Research 22: 101–112.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Schapendonk, A.H.C.M., C.J.T. Spitters & P.J. Groot, 1989. Effects of water stress on photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence of five potato cultivars.Potato Research 32: 17–32.

    Google Scholar 

  • Vos, J. & P.J. Oyarzún, 1987. Photosynthesis and stomatal conductance of potato leaves-effects of leaf age, irradiance, and water potential.Photosynthesis Research 11: 253–264.

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Scottish Crop Research Institute, Invergowrie, DD2 5DA, Dundee, Scotland

    R. A. Jefferies

Authors
  1. R. A. Jefferies
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Jefferies, R.A. Effects of drought on chlorophyll fluorescence in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). II. Relations between plant growth and measurements of fluorescence. Potato Res 35, 35–40 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02357720

Download citation

  • Accepted:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02357720

Additional keywords

Search

Navigation