Field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Fifteen cassava (Manihot esculentaCrantz) genotypes were grown at two field sites of Nigeria from 1994 to 1996 (Ibadan: 28±5°C, altitude 210 masl and Jos: 18±5°C, altitude of 1260 masl) to evaluate the use of chlorophyll fluorescence in screening for cold tolerance in cassava. At 12 months after pla...

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Main Authors: Togun, A.O., Akparobi, S.O., Ekanayake, I.J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 2004
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96429
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author Togun, A.O.
Akparobi, S.O.
Ekanayake, I.J.
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Ekanayake, I.J.
Togun, A.O.
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Akparobi, S.O.
Ekanayake, I.J.
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description Fifteen cassava (Manihot esculentaCrantz) genotypes were grown at two field sites of Nigeria from 1994 to 1996 (Ibadan: 28±5°C, altitude 210 masl and Jos: 18±5°C, altitude of 1260 masl) to evaluate the use of chlorophyll fluorescence in screening for cold tolerance in cassava. At 12 months after planting, the total dry tuberous root weight produced at Ibadan was significantly (P<0.05) greater than at the Jos Plateau location. Genotypic differences were observed among the genotypes both across locations and within locations for dry tuberous root weight. Genotypes TMS 91934, TMS 30572, TME1 and Danwaru performed better than the other genotypes in Jos. In Jos, variable fluorescence (Fv), maximal fluorescence (Fm) and chlorophyll fluorescence ratio (Fv/Fm) of cassava leaves were significantly (P<0.05) reduced when compared to cassava leaves grown in Ibadan. The predictive capability of fluorescence parameters was assessed by comparison with a yield-based cold susceptibility index (CSI). There was a significant correlation between Fv/Fm and CSI (r = 0.64, n=15). Genotypic differences were observed both across locations and within locations for chlorophyll fluorescence parameters. The cold tolerant genotypes TME1, TMS 30572 and Danwaru had higher Fv/Fm ratios under low temperatures whereas cold sensitive genotypes, such as Isunikankiyan and TMS 4(2) 1425 had lower Fv/Fm ratios. This work suggests that chlorophyll fluorescence might be used as a screening test for chilling tolerance in cassava.
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spelling CGSpace964292023-02-15T06:49:36Z Field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Togun, A.O. Akparobi, S.O. Ekanayake, I.J. cassava chlorophyll cold tolerance screening temperature Fifteen cassava (Manihot esculentaCrantz) genotypes were grown at two field sites of Nigeria from 1994 to 1996 (Ibadan: 28±5°C, altitude 210 masl and Jos: 18±5°C, altitude of 1260 masl) to evaluate the use of chlorophyll fluorescence in screening for cold tolerance in cassava. At 12 months after planting, the total dry tuberous root weight produced at Ibadan was significantly (P<0.05) greater than at the Jos Plateau location. Genotypic differences were observed among the genotypes both across locations and within locations for dry tuberous root weight. Genotypes TMS 91934, TMS 30572, TME1 and Danwaru performed better than the other genotypes in Jos. In Jos, variable fluorescence (Fv), maximal fluorescence (Fm) and chlorophyll fluorescence ratio (Fv/Fm) of cassava leaves were significantly (P<0.05) reduced when compared to cassava leaves grown in Ibadan. The predictive capability of fluorescence parameters was assessed by comparison with a yield-based cold susceptibility index (CSI). There was a significant correlation between Fv/Fm and CSI (r = 0.64, n=15). Genotypic differences were observed both across locations and within locations for chlorophyll fluorescence parameters. The cold tolerant genotypes TME1, TMS 30572 and Danwaru had higher Fv/Fm ratios under low temperatures whereas cold sensitive genotypes, such as Isunikankiyan and TMS 4(2) 1425 had lower Fv/Fm ratios. This work suggests that chlorophyll fluorescence might be used as a screening test for chilling tolerance in cassava. 2004 2018-08-09T06:40:41Z 2018-08-09T06:40:41Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96429 en Limited Access Togun, A.O., Akparobi, S.O. & Ekanayake, I.J. (2004). Field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment, 2, 166-170.
spellingShingle cassava
chlorophyll
cold tolerance
screening
temperature
Togun, A.O.
Akparobi, S.O.
Ekanayake, I.J.
Field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
title Field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
title_full Field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
title_fullStr Field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
title_full_unstemmed Field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
title_short Field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
title_sort field studies on chlorophyll a fluorescence for low temperature tolerance testing of cassava manihot esculenta crantz
topic cassava
chlorophyll
cold tolerance
screening
temperature
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96429
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