Effects of irrigation frequency on growth and yields of Taraxacum kok-saghyz Rodin
https://doi.org/10.30901/2227-8834-2023-4-53-63
Abstract
Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) is one of the most promising rubber plants in the world. The question of how irrigation affects its yields and biochemical composition has not yet been studied well. The effects of irrigation frequency on the growth and yield of Taraxacum kok-saghyz were analyzed. According to the obtained results, it was established that an increase in irrigation frequency (extension of the watering interval) gradually decreased TKS rubber and total sugar yields. With the soil water content increasing from 22.8 to 38.9%, TKS rubber and sugar yields were changing in line with a cubic polynomial equation. Regular watering once every 6 days maintains soil moisture at a level above 28.0%, which makes it possible to increase the yield of Taraxacum kok-saghyz while enhancing the water-use efficiency under the conditions of Northeastern China (Harbin).
Supporting agencies: The work was supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences under Grant No. KY2019ZR02, and performed within the framework of the state task according to the theme plan of VIR, Project No. NFGEM-2022-0005. The authors thank the reviewers for their contribution to the peer review of this work.
About the Authors
G. Shen
Institute of Natural Resources and Ecology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences
China
China
Guang Shen, PhD, Institute of Natural Resources and Ecology
No. 103, Haping Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
F. Zheng
Institute of Natural Resources and Ecology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences
China
China
Fuyun Zheng, Master, Institute of Natural Resources and Ecology
No. 103, Haping Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
L. Zhou
Institute of Natural Resources and Ecology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences
China
China
Lin Zhou, Master, Associate Researcher
No. 103, Haping Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
X. Zeng
Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences
China
China
Xiangjun Zeng, Bachelor, Department of Science and Technology
No. 204, Zhongshan Street, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
N. G. Konkova
N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nina G. Konkova, Researcher
42, 44 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg 190000
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