Electromagnetic Saline Water for Potato Growth and Water Relations

Abstract

Under water insecurity conditions, electromagnetic saline water may be experienced in irrigation. This study examined the impact of electromagnetic saline water on three potato varieties (Spunta, Bellini and Alaska). The trial includes three treatments; ground water (T1: 2.2 ms cm−1 EC), saline water (T2: 8.5 ms cm−1 EC) and saline water having undergone electromagnetic treatment (T3: 8.5 ms cm−1 EC) with Aqua-4D. The results revealed an improvement in yield with T3 compared to T2. Spunta and Alaska were more responsive to T3 than Bellini. The approving response of Alaska was associated with effective adjustment with proline, while Spunta was more efficient in water use.

Keywords

• electromagnetic treatment
• growth
• potato
• salinity
• water status