The response of three raspberry cultivars (‘Beskid', ‘Laszka', ‘Latham') to water deficiency was examined by evaluating selected physiological parameters. Plants were subjected to two different water regimes: optimal irrigation (control), and reduced irrigation. Leaf water potential in all cultivars was decreased as a result of limited water availability. Genotypes differed in their response to water deficiency. Under water shortage conditions, the rate of CO2 assimilation was the highest in ‘Latham' and ‘Laszka'. On the other hand, the severe inhibition of photosynthesis was observed in ‘Beskid'. Taking all data into consideration it was concluded that cultivar ‘Latham' and ‘Laszka' appeared to be more drought resistant which was reflected by enhanced physiological parameters. ...
Influence of water source on frequency of Phytophthora occurrence was the purpose of this study. Phytophthora spp. was detected in 3 rivers, 2 canals and 2 ponds. Rivers were situated in different part of Poland. Two of them (Jasieniec and Pisia) is following through horticulture areas, whereas Wisła - through area with hardy ornamental nursery stocks. Water canals and ponds are situated nearly or in nursery. Rhododendron leaves baits cv. ‘Nova Zembla' were used for detec-tion Phytophthora in water from March to November. Number of necrotic spots on baiting leaves was the measure of population density of Phytophthora in water. Phytophthora spp. were detected from water from March to November. In canals, the most of necrotic spots on baiting leaves were observed in May and June. In rivers Jasieniec and Rawka and water ponds significantly more necrotic spots on baiting leaves were noticed in March, April, May and in September, October and November. P. cirticola was recovered as the most often occurring species and next P. cryptogea, P. cinnamomi, P. citrophthora, P. taxon Salixsoil.
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Occurrence of Phytophthora spp. in Polish rivers and pathogenicity of iso-lates toward some plants were studied. Rivers Jasieniec, Pisia and Rawka were surveyed during all the year with one month interval. First 2 rivers are situated in horticultural areas in Warsaw and Łódź districts whereas the third one is running through agricultural fields and forests. Rhododendron leaves were used as the baits for detection of Phytophthora from water. Number of necrotic spots on baiting leaves was a measure of population densities of Phytophthora spp. in rivers. The occurrence of Phytophthora in water was noticed during all year with the lower density in the 3rd quarter of the year. Five Phytophthora species and taxon Salixsoil were identified among isolates recovered from 3 rivers. During all year from 3 surveyed rivers (except from Pisia in the first quarter) P. citricola was recovered as the most often occurring species. Additionally P. cactorum, P. cambivora, P. cinnamomi and P. megasperma were detected from rivers. In laboratory trials water isolates of P. cactorum and P. citricola colonized roots, stem parts and leaves of birch with the significantly faster spread of necroses on plant parts inoculated by P. citricola. In greenhouse trial both species caused root ...
Pathogenicity of Phytophthora isolates obtained from water reservoirs and watercourses toward Ligustrum vulgare, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Lavandula angustifolia and Rhododendron sp. was evaluated. Tested isolates were detected form 3 water ponds situated in ornamental nurseries, 3 rivers and drainage canal in nursery. All of analysed isolates of P. citrophthora and P. cinnamomi colonized tested plant tissues in the laboratory and greenhouse conditions. There were no dif-ferences in pathogenicity of isolates from host plants in comparison to cultures from different water sources.
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