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Field Studies of Internal Moisture Relations of the Corn Plant 1
Author(s) -
Namken L. N.,
Lemon E. R.
Publication year - 1960
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1960.00021962005200110010x
Subject(s) - moisture , agronomy , turgor pressure , moisture stress , water content , field corn , zea mays , biology , chemistry , botany , engineering , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry
Synopsis The results of this study agree with the hypothesis that the electrical conductivity of corn stem tissue is primarily related to hydration of the cell wall. Plant stem resistance measurements taken before 8:00 a.m. show a carry‐over effect of moisture stress experienced by the plant during the preceding 24‐hour period or longer. Relative turgidity measurements of corn leaves taken at the same time did not show a marked carry‐over effect of internal moisture stress.