Short communication: morphophysiological response of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) subjected to defoliation and drought stress

Renowned for its leaf-spice attributes, kaffir lime has economic value that is worthy of intensifying amidst environmental threats, such as drought stress. This study aimed to analyze the morpho-physiological traits of kaffir lime in response to defoliation and drought stress. Kaffir lime was subjec...

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Main Authors: Rahmat Budiarto, Syariful Mubarok, Muhammad Achirul Nanda, Moh Haris Imron S. Jaya, Muhamad Abdul Rofiq, Dwi Novanda Sari, Ana Khalisha, Stefina Liana Sari, Supatida Abdullakasim
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09064710.2024.2334219
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author Rahmat Budiarto
Syariful Mubarok
Muhammad Achirul Nanda
Moh Haris Imron S. Jaya
Muhamad Abdul Rofiq
Dwi Novanda Sari
Ana Khalisha
Stefina Liana Sari
Supatida Abdullakasim
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Moh Haris Imron S. Jaya
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Stefina Liana Sari
Supatida Abdullakasim
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description Renowned for its leaf-spice attributes, kaffir lime has economic value that is worthy of intensifying amidst environmental threats, such as drought stress. This study aimed to analyze the morpho-physiological traits of kaffir lime in response to defoliation and drought stress. Kaffir lime was subjected to drought, defoliation, and a combination of both arranged in a randomised complete block design. Concerning morphology, defoliated lime produced a new flush that grows like a crown, while drought-treated plants displayed a bent pose with withered, edge-rolled, and drooping leaves. Higher leaf drop incidences were also noticed in drought-stressed plants. A combination of defoliation and drought stress produced severe flushing disruption by reducing 61% flush number, 77% flush fresh weight, and 74% flush dry weight, compared to undefoliated plants in normal irrigated conditions. Regardless of drought stress conditions, leaf production did not show significant differences among all defoliated plants. Defoliated plants maintained their photosynthetic rate and water use efficiency, leading to the absence of bent flush and rolling leaves as morphological markers of drought-treated plants. It is implied that defoliation can be a practical strategy for adapting kaffir lime in a drought environment.
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spelling doaj-art-3b1eb4010a1547bca5df2ef7ade7f0142024-12-04T13:44:16ZengTaylor & Francis GroupActa Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science0906-47101651-19132024-12-0174110.1080/09064710.2024.2334219Short communication: morphophysiological response of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) subjected to defoliation and drought stressRahmat Budiarto0Syariful Mubarok1Muhammad Achirul Nanda2Moh Haris Imron S. Jaya3Muhamad Abdul Rofiq4Dwi Novanda Sari5Ana Khalisha6Stefina Liana Sari7Supatida Abdullakasim8Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, IndonesiaDepartment of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, IndonesiaDepartment of Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering, Faculty of Agro-Industrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, IndonesiaStudy Program of Food Crop Production Technology, Department of Food Crop Cultivation, Politeknik Negeri Lampung, Lampung, IndonesiaStudy Program of Agrotechnopreneur, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, IndonesiaStudy Program of Agrotechnopreneur, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, IndonesiaStudy Program of Agrotechnopreneur, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, IndonesiaStudy Program of Agrotechnopreneur, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, IndonesiaDepartment of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen, Kasetsart University, Nakhon Pathom, ThailandRenowned for its leaf-spice attributes, kaffir lime has economic value that is worthy of intensifying amidst environmental threats, such as drought stress. This study aimed to analyze the morpho-physiological traits of kaffir lime in response to defoliation and drought stress. Kaffir lime was subjected to drought, defoliation, and a combination of both arranged in a randomised complete block design. Concerning morphology, defoliated lime produced a new flush that grows like a crown, while drought-treated plants displayed a bent pose with withered, edge-rolled, and drooping leaves. Higher leaf drop incidences were also noticed in drought-stressed plants. A combination of defoliation and drought stress produced severe flushing disruption by reducing 61% flush number, 77% flush fresh weight, and 74% flush dry weight, compared to undefoliated plants in normal irrigated conditions. Regardless of drought stress conditions, leaf production did not show significant differences among all defoliated plants. Defoliated plants maintained their photosynthetic rate and water use efficiency, leading to the absence of bent flush and rolling leaves as morphological markers of drought-treated plants. It is implied that defoliation can be a practical strategy for adapting kaffir lime in a drought environment.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09064710.2024.2334219Drought environmentflushingmorphological markersphotosynthetic ratewater use efficiency
spellingShingle Rahmat Budiarto
Syariful Mubarok
Muhammad Achirul Nanda
Moh Haris Imron S. Jaya
Muhamad Abdul Rofiq
Dwi Novanda Sari
Ana Khalisha
Stefina Liana Sari
Supatida Abdullakasim
Short communication: morphophysiological response of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) subjected to defoliation and drought stress
Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science
Drought environment
flushing
morphological markers
photosynthetic rate
water use efficiency
title Short communication: morphophysiological response of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) subjected to defoliation and drought stress
title_full Short communication: morphophysiological response of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) subjected to defoliation and drought stress
title_fullStr Short communication: morphophysiological response of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) subjected to defoliation and drought stress
title_full_unstemmed Short communication: morphophysiological response of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) subjected to defoliation and drought stress
title_short Short communication: morphophysiological response of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) subjected to defoliation and drought stress
title_sort short communication morphophysiological response of kaffir lime citrus hystrix dc subjected to defoliation and drought stress
topic Drought environment
flushing
morphological markers
photosynthetic rate
water use efficiency
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09064710.2024.2334219
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