African Mahogany Under Saline Stress: An Analysis of the Transpiration Response at Different Salinity Levels
Agriculture in semi-arid regions faces significant challenges due to water scarcity and soil salinity, conditions exacerbated by inadequate irrigation practices and high evaporation rates. African mahogany (<i>Khaya senegalensis</i>), a species valued for its high-quality wood, holds pot...
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| description | Agriculture in semi-arid regions faces significant challenges due to water scarcity and soil salinity, conditions exacerbated by inadequate irrigation practices and high evaporation rates. African mahogany (<i>Khaya senegalensis</i>), a species valued for its high-quality wood, holds potential for cultivation in these regions, provided that appropriate management practices are adopted. This study investigated the leaf transpiration response of African mahogany seedlings subjected to seven levels of irrigation water salinity, ranging from 0.5 to 5 dS·m<sup>−1</sup>, using drainage lysimeters in an experimental field in Bahia. Data collection included measurements of stomatal conductance and photosynthetically active radiation (Qleaf) over a four-month period. The results showed a significant reduction in transpiration with increasing salinity, particularly above 3.5 dS·m<sup>−1</sup>. Regression analyses highlighted a negative correlation between electrical conductivity and leaf transpiration, demonstrating the impact of water quality on plant physiology. These findings underscore the potential of African mahogany for cultivation in semi-arid regions, provided that efficient management practices are implemented to promote sustainable water use and mitigate the effects of salinity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9b2b6225be584e82b05a941ab4f0bcc42025-08-20T02:06:13ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-02-0114566610.3390/plants14050666African Mahogany Under Saline Stress: An Analysis of the Transpiration Response at Different Salinity LevelsWillian Viana Campos0José Teixeira Filho1Alcebíades Rebouças São José2Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas 13083871, SP, BrazilFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas 13083871, SP, BrazilPlant and Animal Science Department, Southwest Bahia State University (UESB), Vitória da Conquista 45030900, BA, BrazilAgriculture in semi-arid regions faces significant challenges due to water scarcity and soil salinity, conditions exacerbated by inadequate irrigation practices and high evaporation rates. African mahogany (<i>Khaya senegalensis</i>), a species valued for its high-quality wood, holds potential for cultivation in these regions, provided that appropriate management practices are adopted. This study investigated the leaf transpiration response of African mahogany seedlings subjected to seven levels of irrigation water salinity, ranging from 0.5 to 5 dS·m<sup>−1</sup>, using drainage lysimeters in an experimental field in Bahia. Data collection included measurements of stomatal conductance and photosynthetically active radiation (Qleaf) over a four-month period. The results showed a significant reduction in transpiration with increasing salinity, particularly above 3.5 dS·m<sup>−1</sup>. Regression analyses highlighted a negative correlation between electrical conductivity and leaf transpiration, demonstrating the impact of water quality on plant physiology. These findings underscore the potential of African mahogany for cultivation in semi-arid regions, provided that efficient management practices are implemented to promote sustainable water use and mitigate the effects of salinity.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/5/666photosynthesisstomatal conductancewater managementsemiarid regionswater use efficiency |
| spellingShingle | Willian Viana Campos José Teixeira Filho Alcebíades Rebouças São José African Mahogany Under Saline Stress: An Analysis of the Transpiration Response at Different Salinity Levels Plants photosynthesis stomatal conductance water management semiarid regions water use efficiency |
| title | African Mahogany Under Saline Stress: An Analysis of the Transpiration Response at Different Salinity Levels |
| title_full | African Mahogany Under Saline Stress: An Analysis of the Transpiration Response at Different Salinity Levels |
| title_fullStr | African Mahogany Under Saline Stress: An Analysis of the Transpiration Response at Different Salinity Levels |
| title_full_unstemmed | African Mahogany Under Saline Stress: An Analysis of the Transpiration Response at Different Salinity Levels |
| title_short | African Mahogany Under Saline Stress: An Analysis of the Transpiration Response at Different Salinity Levels |
| title_sort | african mahogany under saline stress an analysis of the transpiration response at different salinity levels |
| topic | photosynthesis stomatal conductance water management semiarid regions water use efficiency |
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