Simulating water deficit in cultivated flax (Linum usitatissimum L.)

Abstract

The reintroduction into cultivation of resilient, native, or historically cultivated species such as flax (Linum usitatissimumL.) represents an opportunity for sustainable agriculture, as these species demonstrate a higher capacity to adapt to water scarcity and unfavorable soil conditions, compared to agricultural systems based on intensive monocultures.Aim of the study:To evaluate the germination behavior of local flax forms (Linum usitatissimumL.) under water stress induced by PEG 6000, in order to identify genotypes with enhanced drought tolerance.