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The Effect of Potassium and Nano-Potassium on Some Physiological and Biochemical Traits of Asiatic Lilium Hybrid cv. Tresor

Fereshteh Abbasi; Alireza Khaleghi; Ali Khadivi

Volume 42, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 253-264

https://doi.org/10.22055/ppd.2019.24505.1553

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Abstract Background and Objectives Lilium is one of the most important bulbous plants produced as cut flowers and pot plants. In order to increase the quality of flowers, all ... Read More Abstract Background and Objectives Lilium is one of the most important bulbous plants produced as cut flowers and pot plants. In order to increase the quality of flowers, all plants should be fertilized correctly. Potassium is one of the elements that play a very important role in the quality and performance of ornamental flowers. Nano fertilizers increase nutrient efficiency, reduce soil toxicity, minimize the potential negative effects associated with overdosage, and are an effective step toward achieving sustainable and environmentally sustainable agriculture. The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of potassium and nano-potassium fertilizers on the physiological and biochemical characteristics of Asiatic Lilium Hybrid cv. Tresor. Materials and Methods In the current study, the effect of foliar spraying of different concentrations of potassium (0, 1, 2, and 4 mM) and nano-potassium (0, 0.5, 1, and 2 mM) was investigated on qualitative and quantitative traits of lily cut flower "Tresor" at the four stages of pre-harvest. The traits included a number of buds and leaves, bud length, bud diameter, stem length, stem diameter, length and width of leaves, fresh and dry weight of stems and leaves, flower longevity, peduncle length and diameter, dry matter percent of stems and leaves, ionic leakage, chlorophyll index and content of carotenoids, Flavonoids, anthocyanins, and chlorophyll a, b, and total. Results The result showed that there are significant differences between different spraying treatments and the number of buds, stems fresh weight, and ionic leakage. The highest stem fresh weight was observed by the 0.5mM nano-potassium, while the largest number of buds, the highest cells stability, and the lowest ionic leakage were achieved by the 4mM potassium. In regard to the traits of chlorophyll content, Carotenoid, Anthocyanin, and Flavonoid, there were no significant differences between the treatments of potassium and the nano-potassium. Also, the 4mM potassium and the 2mM nano-potassium showed the longest vase life. Considering the fact that the number of buds in the Lily is the most important trait, the 2 mM nano-potassium is recommended as the best treatment for spraying to feeding potassium. Discussion The foliar application of potassium and nano-potassium enhanced stem fresh weight and vase life of cut flower lilies and reduced ionic leakage compared to the control. Also, the largest number of buds was achieved by the 4 mM potassium. These results are in agreement with previous studies on carnation, Narcissus, and lily. Potassium is vital to many plant processes. Potassium plays a major role in the transport of water and nutrients throughout the plant in the xylem. Potassium is required for every major step of protein synthesis. Also, the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of starch (starch synthetase), which is activated by K. Briefly potassium, plays signiﬁcant roles in enhancing the crop quality. High levels of available K improve the physical quality, disease resistance, and shelf life of crops.

Effect of postharvest treatment of gamma-amino butyric acid on some biochemical and antioxidant properties of sweet cherry cv. Tak Daneyeh Mashhad

H. Hassanpour; A. Bisti; S. Nojavan

Volume 41, Issue 2 , September 2018, , Pages 67-78

https://doi.org/10.22055/ppd.2018.20300.1422

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Abstract Background and Objectives Sweet cherry fruit due to high water content and respiration rate is rotten in post-harvest period and hence has a short storage life. So, reducing ... Read More Abstract Background and Objectives Sweet cherry fruit due to high water content and respiration rate is rotten in post-harvest period and hence has a short storage life. So, reducing of respiration rate and delaying of senescence process are required for increasing of storage life. Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid with low content in the cell in normal state. No study has taken into account the effect of GABA on the storage life of sweet cherry fruit and also, increasing of shelf life by natural compounds seems essential to maintain the quality. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of improving the post-harvest quality of sweet cherry fruit, increasing biochemical and antioxidant properties and improving fruit appearance using GABA with the purpose of replacing it with synthetic chemicals. Materials and Methods Fruits of sweet cherry cv. Tak Daneyeh Mashhad were harvested at commercial maturity from a commercial orchard in Urmia (Iran) and transported to laboratory immediately. GABA was used in three concentrations (5, 10 and 20 mM). Titration method was used for determination of Titratable acid (TA) and pH was determined by pH meter. TSS was determined by refractometer. Total antioxidant capacity was determined by ferric ions reducing antioxidant power assay (FRAP). Total phenolic content was determined by Folin ciocalteu method and total flavonoid content was determined by the aluminum chloride colorimetric method. Results The results showed that TA content remains constant with treatment of GABA during storage. GABA treatment leads to an increase in total antioxidant activity, total phenol, total flavonoid and activity of catalase and guaiacol peroxidase enzymes in the treated fruits compared to control fruit after 30 days of storage. The pH value in treated fruits compared to untreated fruits was decreased during storage. Also, GABA at 10 mM level compared with other concentrations had the highest effect on total antioxidant capacity after 30 days of storage. Discussion The increasing of organic acids in treating fruits can be probably due to increasing of antioxidant capacity by GABA treatment, hence the damage to membrane was prevented and the organic acids were used less frequently. Treatment of fruits with GABA decreased the pH during storage, which may be due to its role in reducing of respiration rate in harvested fruits. The mechanism of the effect of GABA on increasing of total phenol and flavonoid content may be due to stimulating the production of Phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) which can trigger phenylpropanoid pathway and hereby, syntheses of phenolic compounds such as flavonoids compounds were occurred. Catalase is one of the key enzymes to protect the cells and cause the conversion of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. Therefore, probably the GABA treatment via the increasing the antioxidant system such as catalase leads to scavenge free radicals thereby protecting plants against oxidative stress.

Effects of Postharvest Chitosan Treatment on of Fungal Growth and Quality of Rishbaba Table Grape During Cold Storage (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Rishbaba)

R H; M.R A; R J; S H

Volume 35, Issue 3 , December 2012, , Pages 91-101

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A study was carried out to determine the effects at postharvest chitosan treatment on the pattern of quality changes in red Rishbaba table grape. The bunches were treated with chitosan ... Read More

The Effects of Using SO2 Releasing Sachets to Control of Decay and Postharvest Quality of Tomato Fruit cv. Chef

H L; S M; N M

Volume 35, Issue 2 , September 2012, , Pages 65-76

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Each year, due to postharvest losses, a significant proportion of horticultural products doe's not reach consumers. One of the postharvest losses factors is the contamination of fruits ... Read More

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The Effect of Potassium and Nano-Potassium on Some Physiological and Biochemical Traits of Asiatic Lilium Hybrid cv. Tresor

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Effect of postharvest treatment of gamma-amino butyric acid on some biochemical and antioxidant properties of sweet cherry cv. Tak Daneyeh Mashhad

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Effects of Postharvest Chitosan Treatment on of Fungal Growth and Quality of Rishbaba Table Grape During Cold Storage (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Rishbaba)

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The Effects of Using SO2 Releasing Sachets to Control of Decay and Postharvest Quality of Tomato Fruit cv. Chef

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