Photosynthetica, 2018 (vol. 56), issue 2

Photosynthetica 2018, 56(2):505-511 | DOI: 10.1007/s11099-017-0713-4

The effects of para-hydroxybenzoic acid treatment on photosynthetic parameters of Populus × euramericana "Neva"

G. T. Liang1, S. Y. Zhang1, J. Guo1, R. Yang1, H. Li2, X. C. Fang1, G. C. Zhang1,*
1 Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Ecological Restoration, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Ecology and Environment, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
2 College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, China

As a common tree species in northern China, Populus × euramericana "Neva" has an important practical value for the study of continuous cropping obstacles in poplar cultivation. Plant allelopathy is the main reason for continuous cropping obstacles, which are caused by allelochemicals, such as para-hydroxybenzoic acid (p-HB). The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of p-HB on the photosynthesis of poplar. Photosynthetic parameters of Populus × euramericana "Neva" poplar were determined in a pot culture experiment where five p-HB concentrations were used (0, 1, 2, 4, and 6 mmol L-1). Each seedling was treated with 4 L of p-HB solution every seven days, ten times in total. p-HB inhibited the photosynthesis of poplar significantly, as shown by a clear decline in the net photosynthetic rate. Our results indicated nonstomatal limitation responsible for the photosynthesis reduction.

Keywords: chlorophyll fluorescence; cropping obstacle; gas exchange; plant allelopathy; poplar

Received: March 18, 2016; Accepted: October 27, 2016; Published: June 1, 2018Show citation

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Liang, G.T., Zhang, S.Y., Guo, J., Yang, R., Li, H., Fang, X.C., & Zhang, G.C. (2018). The effects of para-hydroxybenzoic acid treatment on photosynthetic parameters of Populus × euramericana "Neva". Photosynthetica, 56(2), 505-511. doi: 10.1007/s11099-017-0713-4.
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