Statement of Problem: Among the herbal medicines the Cynara scolymus used in treatment of hepatic/biliar diseases, gastrointestinal disorders. It is source of Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, Cu, Fe, Mn, Se, and Zn. Trait profiles under salicylic acid application and trait relations are influenced by genotypic as well as environmental factors. Research Purpose: A little is known about trait relations of Cynara scolymus and the objectives of this investigation were to evaluate its performance under salicylic acid application, reveal the interrelationship among traits, and compare among genotypes on the basis of multiple traits, which can be candidate for next improvement of Cynara scolymus.
