Growth, stomata aperture, biochemical changes and branch anatomy in mango (Mangifera indica) cv. Chokanan in response to root restriction and water stress

• Main Authors: Sakimin, Siti Zaharah, Ismail, Mohd Razi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2009
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/5615/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2009.07.022

Mango production is often subject to space and tree size management pressures among growers. This study found that root restriction contributed to reduced leaf expansion, thus inhibiting the growth of mango trees. There was even less leaf expansion under water stress conditions. Under well-watered c...