Grafting improves growth and nitrogen-use efficiency by enhancing NO3− uptake, photosynthesis, and gene expression of nitrate transporters and nitrogen metabolizing enzymes in watermelon under reduced nitrogen application
Xiaoling Chen, Peijin Guo, Zhiyu Wang, Jiayi Liang, LI Guo-hu, Wenwen He, Ai Zhen
Topics & Concepts
RootstockBottle gourdPhotosynthesisNitrateGourdGraftingHorticultureNitrogenPlant physiologyNitrate reductaseChemistryHydroponicsBiologyBotanyOrganic chemistryPolymerPlant Disease Management TechniquesNematode management and characterization studiesPlant nutrient uptake and metabolism