Photosynthetica, 2017 (vol. 55), issue 4

Photosynthetica 2017, 55(4):655-663 | DOI: 10.1007/s11099-016-0679-7

Growth, photosynthetic performance and antioxidative response of 'Hass' and 'Fuerte' avocado (Persea americana Mill.) plants grown under high soil moisture

G. Doupis1, N. Kavroulakis1, G. Psarras1, I. E. Papadakis1,2,*
1 Institute for Olive Tree, Subtropical Plants and Viticulture, Hellenic Agricultural Organization "Demeter", Agrokipio-Souda, Chania, Greece
2 Faculty of Crop Science, Laboratory of Pomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece

'Hass' and 'Fuerte' avocado plants were grown under well-watered or waterlogged conditions. Results indicated significant effects on the majority of the allometric parameters in waterlogged plants, with 'Fuerte' displaying a more pronounced growth inhibition. Waterlogged conditions caused a progressive and simultaneous decline in net photosynthetic rate and stomatal conductance, earlier in 'Fuerte' than in 'Hass'. Maximal potential quantum yield of PSII was unaffected by the soil water regime and/or variety and leaf water potential values in waterlogged plants were not more negative compared with control plants. 'Fuerte' waterlogged plants exhibited increased contents of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, whereas oxidative injury was not detected in 'Hass'. Finally, none of the two cultivars displayed valuable antioxidant potential, as evidenced by the decreased activities of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase, guaiacol peroxidase, glutathione peroxidase, and ascorbate peroxidase.

Keywords: cell membrane stability; chlorophyll fluorescence; gas exchange; oxidative stress; waterlogging

Received: July 26, 2016; Accepted: October 27, 2016; Published: December 1, 2017Show citation

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Doupis, G., Kavroulakis, N., Psarras, G., & Papadakis, I.E. (2017). Growth, photosynthetic performance and antioxidative response of 'Hass' and 'Fuerte' avocado (Persea americana Mill.) plants grown under high soil moisture. Photosynthetica, 55(4), 655-663. doi: 10.1007/s11099-016-0679-7.
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