Table 2.
Means comparison of ascorbic acid and drought stress effects on morphological parameters of pepper plants
| Treatments | Plant height (cm) | Fruit number | Fruit weight (g) | Total yield (kg/plant) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascorbic acid | ||||
| Control | 28.312b | 3.33b | 1.39b | 6.65c |
| 0.5 mM | 29.202b | 4.33b | 1.76a | 8.56b |
| 1 mM | 34.088a | 5.88a | 1.80a | 12.14a |
| Drought stress | ||||
| Control | 35.40a | 6.88a | 3.20a | 7.31a |
| 60% | 31.127b | 4.55b | 1.23b | 1.88b |
| 30% | 25.07b | 2.11c | 0.70c | 1.25c |
The same letters in each column indicate no significant difference at the 5% probability level in the Duncan test