1Regional Sericultwral Research Station, Rapthadu (p.o.), P.O. Box No.: 50, Anantapur.
Department of Botany, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur-515003
Influence of water stress on the levels of soil moisture (%), water potential, inorganic ions and dry matter was studies in local and K-2 mulberry varieties. Root and leaf water potential decreased with decrease in soil moisture levels In both the varieties. However, the reduction in water potential was higher in Local than K-2 varieties. Inorganic ions, potassium and chlorides increased in roots and leaves of local variety, while in K-2 variety an increase in sodium, potassium and calcium was noted and no change in chloride levels. The reduction in dry matter of roots and leaves was higher in Local than in K-2 variety under water stress.
