The Effects of Some Ecological Factors on the Pre-Adaptation Activities for the Purple-Flowered Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum L.) reproduced by Seeds
| Autor: | VAR, Mustafa, DİNÇER, Deryanur |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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| Zdroj: | Bartın Orman Fakültesi Dergisi, Vol 14, Iss 22, Pp 24-32 (2014) Volume: 14, Issue: 22 24-32 Bartın Orman Fakültesi Dergisi |
| ISSN: | 1308-5875 1302-0943 |
| Popis: | This study was carried out to identify the effects of temperature, light, and humidity factors on the pre-adaptation of theseedlings, which were reproduced using the seeds of Rhododendron ponticum L., which is among the indigenous species ofTurkey. Two environments namely full-sun and partial-shade were selected; the temperature, light, and humidity levels inthese environments were measured, the survival and development rates of the seedlings planted on both sites weredocumented, and the obtained results and the relations of these results to each other have been provided along withrelated statistical results. This study has found that Rhododendron ponticum L. adapts better in soils that are acidic interms of pH (4.5-5.5) and rich in organic materials (60-70%) and in moisture (60%-70%) and semi-shaded areas (areasthat receive 50% or more of solar radiation indirectly). Additionally, the adapted seedlings have produced blooms andreproduced seeds only within three years from their first production, although there are findings in literature thatseedlings reproduced by seeds bloom in 6, 7 and up to 12 years. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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