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ArticleScientific reports2026

Effect of iron-zinc imbalance on morphophysiology and nutrient homeostasis of Kinnow mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) under water-deficit.

Jagan Singh Gora, Pawan Kumar, Hanuman Ram, Sharvan Manbhar Haldhar, Lal Chand, Ramesh Kumar, Chet Ram, Mukesh Kumar Berwal, Akheram Jat, Brijesh Dutt Sharma and 10 more

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Jagan Singh GoraICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Pawan KumarICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Hanuman RamICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Sharvan Manbhar HaldharICAR- National Research Institute for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi, 110068, India. haldhar80@gmail.com.
Lal ChandICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Ramesh KumarICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Chet RamICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Mukesh Kumar BerwalICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Akheram JatICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Brijesh Dutt SharmaICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Dhurendra SinghICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Mahendra ChoudharyCollege of Agriculture, SKRAU, Bikaner, 33406, India.
Ram Prasad SharmaRegional Centre, ICAR- National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Udaipur, 313001, India.
Km RoomaDepartment of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture, SVPUAT, Meerut, 250110, India.
Ved PrakashICAR- Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Meerut, 250110, India.
Amrit Lal MeenaICAR- Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Meerut, 250110, India.
Manoj Kumar GoraICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, 342003, India.
BirbalICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, 342003, India.
Dheeraj SinghICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, 342003, India.
Pradeep KumarICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, 342003, India.

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Abstract

Kinnow mandarin production in arid regions is constrained by water-deficit and micronutrient imbalances, particularly iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn). This study evaluated the effects of Fe and Zn deficiency (Fe- and Zn-) and toxicity (Fe + and Zn+) under water-deficit conditions. Eight treatments, including individual and combined Fe/Zn deficiencies and toxicities along with control were assessed under pot conditions. Results revealed that water-deficit combined with Fe and Zn deficiency significantly reduced plant growth, biomass, leaf area, relative water content and chlorophyll concentrations. These effects were more severe under combined deficiencies compared to their individual deficiencies. In contrast, Fe and Zn toxicity enhanced vegetative traits such as leaf area and sprout length but induced abnormal morphogenesis, such as enlarged thorns and water sprouts. Root traits also showed sensitivity to nutrient treatments. Root length and root-shoot ratio increased under Zn toxicity, while specific root length was more severely affected by micronutrients deficiency. Leaf analysis exhibited treatment specific variations, indicating disrupted uptake. Nitrogen and potassium decreased under Fe-Zn deficiency, while phosphorus increased under Zn deficiency but decreased under Zn toxicity. The findings of the study revealed that Fe and Zn status influenced plant performance and nutrient balance under water-deficit conditions, highlighting the importance of balanced micronutrients management in citrus cultivation.

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CitrusHomeostasisIronNutrientsZincBiomassIron DeficienciesNitrogenPhosphorusPlant LeavesPlant RootsWaterIronNitrogenPhosphorusWaterZincIron-Zinc deficiency/toxicityKinnow mandarinNutrient interactionsPlant biomassRelative water contentRoot tissue densityStout thornWater-deficitWater sprout

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PMCPMC13338162

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