Bibliographic citations
Adrianzen, V., (2024). Respuestas ecofisiológicas frente al estrés salino en dos especies arbustivas (Capparaceae) del bosque seco del norte del Perú [Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia]. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/16307
Adrianzen, V., Respuestas ecofisiológicas frente al estrés salino en dos especies arbustivas (Capparaceae) del bosque seco del norte del Perú []. PE: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; 2024. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/16307
@misc{renati/953696,
title = "Respuestas ecofisiológicas frente al estrés salino en dos especies arbustivas (Capparaceae) del bosque seco del norte del Perú",
author = "Adrianzen Castillo, Valeria Fatima",
publisher = "Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia",
year = "2024"
}
Soil salinization is an escalating environmental issue that limits the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of plant species, serving as a crucial determinant in the composition, geographical distribution, and diversity of plant communities, particularly in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. In response to soil salinization, plants mitigate the negative impact of salt stress on their biological performance through morphological, physiological, and biochemical changes. In arid zones like the dry forest of northern Peru, drought and high temperatures can promote the accumulation of salts in the soil, which could alter the distribution and abundance of inhabiting species according to their tolerance levels. In this ecosystem, the predominant shrubs Beautempsia aviceniifolia and Capparicordis crotonoides (Capparaceae) coexist. Under the assumption that they employ different growth strategies, it was proposed that they exhibit differentiated responses when exposed to high salinity conditions. To evaluate this hypothesis, the ecophysiological responses of seedlings from both species were analyzed under a controlled experimental salinity gradient. We observed that most variables were affected by the salinity treatment, either directly or as a function of the species. Both species displayed salt tolerance responses, such as increased leaf number and thickness, enhanced leaf water content, and elevated proline concentrations. The characteristics of B. aviceniifolia were associated with a conservative strategy, involving tissue adaptations that maintain cell turgor and mitigate stress effects. In contrast, C. crotonoides exhibited characteristics aligned with an acquisitive strategy that prioritizes growth. Considering that the experimental environment is less complex than the natural habitat, further studies under field conditions are essential to account for the combined effects of other factors like drought, radiation, and temperature, which may influence the observed ecophysiological responses. Nevertheless, this study offers valuable insights that may contribute to restoration efforts, positioning these species as potential candidates for addressing adverse environmental conditions in the northern Peruvian dry forest.
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