scholarly journals Influence of low light intensity on growth and yield of four soybean cultivars during wet and dry seasons of northeast thailand

2011 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anan Polthanee ◽  
Khanistha Promsaena ◽  
Anucha Laoken
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Northeast Thailand ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Soybean Cultivars ◽  
Low Light Intensity ◽  
Dry Seasons ◽  
Wet And Dry Seasons

scholarly journals Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench) as Influenced by Compost Application under Different Light Intensities

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor A. DADA ◽  
Sifau A. ADEJUMO
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Light Reduction ◽  
Low Light Intensity ◽  
Light Intensities ◽  
Leaf Formation

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is one of the popular vegetables, especially rich in iron, vitamins and other minerals. Poor soil fertility and inconsistent light intensity, due to unfavorable weather condition, reduce okra performance. Response of two okra varieties (‘NH47-4’ and ‘Clemson spine’) to different rates of compost (0, 5, 10 and 15 t/ha), under different light intensities (L0: control (no reduction) or 100% light intensity, L1: 33%, L2: 46% and L3: 76%, light reduction) were assessed in pot and field trials. The experimental design was a factorial experiment fitted in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Data on growth and yield attributes were collected. The results showed that the reduction in light intensity (L3) increased the numbers of fruits and leaf area by 50 and 47% respectively on the field, but delayed flowering. High light intensity (L0) though enhanced leaf area formation and early flowering, but hastened leaf senescence and abscission. Compost generally increased growth rate, leaf area and dry matter accumulation of the two okra cultivars compared to control under varying light intensities. Compost at 15 t/ha performed better and increased fruit number by 66% on the field. Between the two cultivars, ‘Clemson spine’ responded better than ‘NH47-4’ plants in terms of yield. Low light intensity (76% light reduction) in combination with higher compost rate however enhanced prolonged fruiting and leaf formation in the two okra varieties. The application of compost at 15 t/ha is therefore recommended for optimum yield of okra under low light intensity.

scholarly journals Response of Photosynthesis and Chlorophyll Fluorescence Parameters of Castanopsis kawakamii Seedlings to Forest Gaps

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Zhong-sheng He ◽  
Rong Tang ◽  
Meng-jia Li ◽  
Meng-ran Jin ◽  
Cong Xin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chlorophyll Fluorescence ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Chlorophyll Fluorescence Parameters ◽  
Forest Gaps ◽  
Low Light Intensity ◽  
Weak Light

Light is a major environmental factor limiting the growth and survival of plants. The heterogeneity of the light environment after gap formation in forest influences the leaf chlorophyll contents, net photosynthetic rate (Pn), and chlorophyll fluorescence, thus influencing the growth and regeneration of Castanopsis kawakamii seedlings. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of weak light on the photosynthetic physiology of C. kawakamii seedlings in forest gaps and non-gaps. The results showed that (1) the contents of chlorophyll a (Chl-a), chlorophyll b (Chl-b), and total chlorophyll (Chl-T) in forest gaps were lower than in non-gaps. Seedlings tended to increase chlorophyll content to absorb light energy to adapt to low light intensity in non-gap environments. (2) The Pn values of C. kawakamii seedlings in forest gaps were significantly higher than in non-gaps, and forest gaps could improve the seedlings’ photosynthetic capacity. (3) The C. kawakamii seedlings in forest gaps were more sensitive to weak light and control group treatment, especially the tall seedlings, indicating that seedlings require more light to satisfy their growth needs in the winter. The seedlings in non-gaps demonstrated better adaptability to low light intensity. The light intensity was not adequate in weak light conditions and limited seedling growth. We suggest that partial forest selection cutting could improve light intensity in non-gaps, thus promoting seedling growth and regeneration of C. kawakamii more effectively in this forest.

scholarly journals The Effect of Low Light Intensity on the Early Development of Radish Hypocotyl

1983 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuyoshi HAYATA ◽  
Yutaka SHINOHARA ◽  
Yoshio SUZUKI
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Early Development ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Low Light Intensity

scholarly journals Nighttime Temperatures and Sunlight Intensities Interact to Influence Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Photooxidative Sunburn in “Fuji” Apple

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaomin Xue ◽  
Ying Duan ◽  
Jinzheng Wang ◽  
Fengwang Ma ◽  
Pengmin Li
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Anthocyanin Biosynthesis ◽  
High Light ◽  
Anthocyanin Accumulation ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Low Light Intensity ◽  
Apple Peel ◽  
Fuji Apple ◽  
Nighttime Temperatures

Light and low temperatures induce anthocyanin accumulation, but intense sunlight causes photooxidative sunburn. Nonetheless, there have been few studies of anthocyanin synthesis under different sunlight intensities and low nighttime temperatures. Here, low nighttime temperatures followed by low light intensity were associated with greater anthocyanin accumulation and the expression of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes in “Fuji” apple peel. UDP-glucose flavonoid-3-O-glucosyltransferase (UFGT) activity was positively associated with anthocyanin enrichment. Ascorbic acid can be used as an electron donor of APX to scavenge H2O2 in plants, which makes it play an important role in oxidative defense. Exogenous ascorbate altered the anthocyanin accumulation and reduced the occurrence of high light–induced photooxidative sunburn by removing hydrogen peroxide from the peel. Overall, low light intensity was beneficial for the accumulation of anthocyanin and did not cause photooxidative sunburn, whereas natural light had the opposite effect on the apple peel at low nighttime temperatures. This study provides an insight into the mechanisms by which low temperatures induce apple coloration and high light intensity causes photooxidative sunburn.

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