The propagation ability and photosynthetic fluorescence characteristics of submerged plant Hydrilla verticillata
This research compared the regeneration,growth,colonization abilities and photosynthetic fluorescence characteristics of different lengths (5 cm,10 cm,15 cm) and types (with and without apical tips) of fragments of Hydrilla verticillata to study its propagation ability and photosynthetic fluorescence in the application of direct measurement method and diving-pam.The results demonstrated that both fragments with and without tips presented similar numbers and dry weight of regenerated shoots and the same lengths of adventitious roots (P > 0.05).However,the RGR,REG,number of adventitious roots,and the root-shoot ratio were significantly different between fragments with and without tips (P < 0.05).The number and dry weight of shoots,RGR,RER,the number and length of adventitious roots,and the root-shoot ratio increased significantly with increasing fragment length among all treatments (P < 0.05).Additionally,during the experiment,tips showed obvious impact on Fm/Fv and Rapid Light Curves (RLCS) (P < 0.05),with The longer fragments showing greater RLCS than the shorter ones (P < 0.05).There was no difference of Fm/Fv in the fragments of different lengths (P > 0.05).Among all,fragments of 15 cm with tips had greater abilities of growth,colonization and photosynthetics than others,therefore being the best choice for the aquatic plant recovery.
Hydrilla verticillataregeneration of fragmentspropagation abilityphotosynthetic fluorescence characteristicsvegetation restoration and rehabilitation