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Integrative physiological and transcriptomic analyses reveal key metabolic pathway responses in wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) leaves under potassium deficiency and excess.
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry · · Journal Article · Open access
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Optimal potassium fertilization at 300 kg K2O/ha enhances wax gourd yield, quality, and nutrient efficiency, outperforming deficiency and excess levels.
- Why it matters: Understanding how wax gourd responds to different potassium levels is crucial for improving crop productivity and stress resilience, addressing gaps in molecular and physiological adaptation knowledge.
- What they did: A field experiment with three K treatments (deficient, moderate, excessive) was conducted, analyzing morphological, physiological, and transcriptomic responses, including gene expression related to photosynthesis and metabolism.
- The result: Moderate K (300 kg/ha) improved yield and quality, while deficiency and excess impaired photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, and gene regulation, guiding optimal fertilization practices.
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