Date of Defense
25-11-2024 4:00 PM
Location
F3-032
Document Type
Thesis Defense
Degree Name
Master of Science in Horticulture
College
College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Department
Integrative Agriculture
First Advisor
Dr. Mohammed Alyafei
Keywords
Moringa peregrina, Moringa oleifera, Environmental stresses, CO2 levels, UV Radiation, growth features, Open Top Chamber
Abstract
Climate change has caused a tremendous impact on ecosystems, with an apparent connection between farming methods and environmental changes. Climate change has a substantial effect on both abiotic factors and biotic issues affecting crop plants. The increasing number of abiotic stresses has highlighted the impact of global warming on plant productivity. This study compared and evaluated the abiotic stress resistance of two Moringa species (Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina) against UV radiation, increased CO₂ levels, and their combined effects. The evaluation mainly focused on key morphological features, including plant height (cm) and fresh and dry weights, to assess the species responses to various environmental stresses. The results revealed that Moringa oleifera showed better growth performance compared with Moringa peregrina under CO₂ and UVB stress conditions. Furthermore, Moringa oleifera presented higher values of chlorophyll and carotenoids, allowing for more efficient photosynthesis and protection against oxidative stress.
Included in
Comparison the impact of CO2 and UVB on Moringa peregrina and Moringa Oleifera growth under Open Top Chamber
F3-032
Climate change has caused a tremendous impact on ecosystems, with an apparent connection between farming methods and environmental changes. Climate change has a substantial effect on both abiotic factors and biotic issues affecting crop plants. The increasing number of abiotic stresses has highlighted the impact of global warming on plant productivity. This study compared and evaluated the abiotic stress resistance of two Moringa species (Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina) against UV radiation, increased CO₂ levels, and their combined effects. The evaluation mainly focused on key morphological features, including plant height (cm) and fresh and dry weights, to assess the species responses to various environmental stresses. The results revealed that Moringa oleifera showed better growth performance compared with Moringa peregrina under CO₂ and UVB stress conditions. Furthermore, Moringa oleifera presented higher values of chlorophyll and carotenoids, allowing for more efficient photosynthesis and protection against oxidative stress.