ISSN:
1573-5036
Keywords:
CaSO4
;
Leucaena leucocephala
;
lime
;
NaCl
;
nutrient uptake
;
salinity
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract The effects of varying CaSO4 and NaCl levels on the nutrient content ofLeucaena leucocephala were established by examining the concentrations of Na, Ca, Cl, K and Mg in leucaena roots, stems and leaves. Leucaena was grown in nutrient solution at four levels of CaSO4 (0.5, 1.0, 2.5 and 5.0 mM) and NaCl (1, 25, 50 and 100 mM), in randomized blocks with five replications. Leucaena excluded sodium from stems and leaves when NaCl concentration was 50 mM or less. Sodium uptake decreased as CaSO4 concentration increased. Calcium uptake was affected by NaCl concentration when substrate CaSO4 concentration was 0.5 mM. At this level, 100 mM NaCl caused a marked decrease in leaf calcium and a marked increase in leaf Cl. In all other treatments, Cl uptake was not affected by CaSO4 concentration. Potassium uptake was strongly depressed as NaCl concentration increased at low Ca concentration, but this effect was offset at high Ca. Magnesium uptake decreased as CaSO4 levels increased.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02371550
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