Assessment of tolerances in Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth. and Syzygium cumini Keels. seedlings to waterlogging

Mitragyna parvifolia demonstrates significantly higher tolerance to waterlogging compared to Syzygium cumini, as evidenced by its ability to develop adaptive traits such as adventitious roots and lenticels while maintaining root biomass. This study assessed the morphological and photosynthetic responses of four-month-old seedlings from both species under waterlogged conditions for 35 days. While S. cumini exhibited high mortality, M. parvifolia showed resilience, with only minor declines in key variables. The research highlights the differential adaptability of these wetland species to waterlogging, providing insights into their survival strategies within UNESCO-listed Keoladeo National Park, a critical Ramsar site.

Bidalia, A., Okram, Z., Hanief, M., & Rao, K. S. (2018). Assessment of tolerances in Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth. and Syzygium cumini Keels. seedlings to waterlogging. Photosynthetica, 56(2), 707–717. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11099-017-0724-1