Buckwheat stomatal traits under aluminium toxicity

Abstract

Oleksandr E. Smirnov, Anatoliy M. Kosyan, Oksana I. Kosyk, Natalia Yu. Taran

Aluminium influence on some stomatal parameters of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench.) was studied. Significant changes in stomatal density, stomatal index and stomatal shape coefficient under aluminium treatment were revealed. Stomatal closure and no difference in total stomatal potential conductance index of treatment plants were suggested as aluminium resistance characteristics.