Response of Growth and Biomass Allocation of Aegiceras corniculatum to Waterlogging Stress
Experiments were conducted in lab on effect of waterlogging stress on growth of Aegiceras comiculatum seedlings with a gradient of waterlogging time of 2, 4,6 and 8 hours every days for 2 times. The result showed that growth and biomass were strongly influenced by waterlogging except ground diameter growth. The seedlings treated by 6 hours obtained the highest biomass, leaf area, leaf quantity and shoot elongation. But with the waterlogging duration, the proportion of root biomass decreased, indicating biomass movement from root to shoot. The experiment concluded that the optimal time for the growth of seedlings was 4-6 hours treatment. In conclusion, similarly as other flood-tolerant plants, shoot elongation and biomass allocation of A. corniculatum seedling was positive for adaption under flooded condition