Effect of CO2 Enrichment on Growth and Development of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Varieties

By : Minu M., Manju R.V., Roy Stephen, Reshma R.B, Viji M. M

Page No: 179-182

Abstract
The impact of elevated CO2 on growth and development of 3 black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) varieties viz. Panniyur 1, Panniyur 5 and Karimunda were studied. Rooted cuttings and bush pepper types of these varieties were used in the study. The experiment was conducted using Open Top Chambers (OTC) system. The plants were subjected to a CO2 concentration of 500 ppm in OTC for a period of 60 days. All the varieties responded significantly under elevated CO2 in terms of plant height, leaf characters, root development and dry matter accumulation.

Authors :
Minu M, Manju R.V.,  Roy Stephen, Reshma R.B., Viji M.M. : Department of Plant Physiology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 522, Kerala