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Evaluation of Photosynthetic Behaviors by Simultaneous Measurements of Leaf Reflectance and Chlorophyll Fluorescence Analyses
Published on: August 9, 2019
Interactive Effects of Light Intensity and Nitrogen Supply on Shoot Emergence and Associated Photosynthetic Traits in
Jundong Rong1, Jiaying Liu1, Heng Lei1
1College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
Abstract:
Investigating light-nitrogen interactions during bamboo shoot bud germination of Dendrocalamus latiflorus provides a theoretical basis for regulating shoot emergence through optimized light intensity and nitrogen supply. This study further elucidates how such coupling effects can guide stand density adjustments in bamboo plantations. Additionally, it provides actionable insights for improving nutrient management strategies in practical bamboo cultivation systems. This study evaluated the effects of different nitrogen levels (1.5, 4.5, and 7.5 g·clump-1) combined with varying light intensities (10%, 40%, and 100%) on shoot germination and physiological characteristics of bamboo. Two-way ANOVA revealed a significant interaction between light intensity and nitrogen concentration on bamboo shoot bud germination (p < 0.05). Under low nitrogen conditions, bamboo shoot bud germination was highest (3 buds·clump-1) at 10% light intensity. However, under high nitrogen conditions, the highest germination (4.75 buds·clump-1) occurred at 40% light intensity. Moreover, leaf carbon, nitrogen, and starch contents were positively correlated with shoot bud germination. Pearson correlation and path analyses indicated that total chlorophyll, chlorophyll a/b, photochemical quenching coefficient, sucrose, and leaf nitrate were the main photosynthetic traits associated with bamboo shoot bud germination. Among these, the photochemical quenching coefficient was the most critical factor. Based on this, the nitrogen management, nitrogen utilization, and low-light adaptability of D. latiflorus could be optimized.
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