Study on the effect of rootstocks on concentration of mineral elements in sweet lime scion

Concetration of mineral elements in sweet lime scion budded on different rootstocks included Bakraei (Citrus reteculata X C. limetta), Volkamer lemon(C. volkameriana), Sour orange(C. aurantium), Sweet lime(C. limetta) and Mexican lime(C. aurantifolia), were studied in a glasshouse condition in complete randomized desgin with four replications. Results showed that concentration of micro and macro elements in scion were differ on the basis of rootstocks. Highest Fe, Zn, Mn, and B content were on Volkamer lemon, Cl on sour orange, N on sweet lime, P on Bakraei, K, Ca and Mg on Volkamer lemon and Na on sour orange rootstocks. General concluded that Volkamer lemon and Bakraei had beter than other rootstocks.