Abstract
The synergistic action between K and N (NO3-) favors the absorption of both ions by plants. A suitable combination of these macronutrients may be an alternative capable of alleviating the nutritional imbalance due to the excessive absorption of chloride and sodium by the plant and inhibitory competition between nitrate and potassium. In addition, it can favor the control of the turgidity of the cells, through the osmoregulation, elevate the synthesis of organic solutes, promoting the ionic homeostase, and consequently decrease the effect saline stress on the plants. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the gas exchanges and growth of sesame cv. BRS G4 as a function of irrigation with water of increasing electrical conductivity (ECw) and fertilization with different combinations of nitrogen (N) and potassium (K). This experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions. Treatments were distributed in randomized blocks and analyzed in 5 x 4 factorial scheme, consisting of five levels of ECw (0.6; 1.2; 1.8; 2.4 and 3.0 dS m-1) and four combinations of N and K: N/K2O (70/50; 100/75; 130/100 and 160/125% of the recommendation for pot experiments), with three replicates, totaling 60 experimental units. Except for the ECw level of 0.6 dS m-1, the other salt concentrations evaluated in this study compromised the gas exchanges and consequently growth of sesame cv. BRS G4, at 50 days after sowing. Fertilization with N and K in the combination of 70/50% of the recommendation of N/K2O led to the greatest growth of sesame cv. BRS G4. The N/K2O combinations of 130/100, 160/125 and 160/125% reduced the negative effects of saline irrigation of 1.2, 1.8 and 2.4 dS m-1, respectively, on the stomatal conductance of sesame plants. The combined supply of N and K2O in combinations of 100/75, 130/100 and 130/100% promoted higher CO2 assimilation rate in sesame plants using water of 1.2 and 1.8 and 2.4 dS m-1, respectively.
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