Effect of mycorrhiza applications on nutrient uptake in Prunus rootstock under water stress conditions Esimek F. Belkis1,*, Kuden Ali2, Ortas Ibrahim2, Kuden Ayzin B.2 1Alata Horticultural Research Institute, Mersin, Turkey 2Department of Horticulture, Cukurova University, Faculty of Agriculture, Adana, Turkey *Corresponding author: belkisdolek@hotmail.com
Online Published on 4 January, 2024. Abstract The experiment was conducted in a glass greenhouse using pots to compare grafted and ungrafted plants. Four different rootstocks, namely Rootpac 40, Rootpac R, GF 677, and Garnem, were utilized. The control plants (K100) were irrigated to maintain a water level equivalent to 100% of the field capacity. For the K55 application, water was provided at 55% of K100 irrigation level, while K40 application received water at 40% of K100 application. During 2020 trial, water availability was limited, resulting in restricted water application to plants. Half of the seedlings were grafted with Carolina nectarine variety. During 2021 trial, limited water application was implemented by inoculating both the grafted and non-grafted nectarine plants with Glomus mosseae mycorrhiza species. Under drought stress, mycorrhizae-inoculated seedlings exhibited positive effects on concentrations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) in their leaves. Top Keywords Stone fruits rootstocks, Drought resistance/tolerance, Mycorrhiza, Plant nutrients, Macro elements. Top |