Waterlogging : how it reduces plant growth and how plants can overcome its effects

Authors

Tim Setter
Bob BelfordFollow

Keywords

Waterlogging, Plant water relations, Root systems, Growth

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Environmental Monitoring | Hydrology | Plant Biology

First Page Number

51

Last Page Number

55

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Lack of oxygen is the major cause of limited plant growth in waterlogged soils. When soils become waterlogged less gas diffuses to and from the roots through the soil pores; there are changes in concentrations of mineral elements in soil solutions; and toxic products of roots and soil microorganisms begin to accumulate. These changes adversely affect germination, growth and development of plants.

Recommended Citation

Setter, Tim and Belford, Bob (1990) "Waterlogging : how it reduces plant growth and how plants can overcome its effects," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 31: No. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol31/iss2/5