Tropical Plant Research

Tropical Plant Research

An International Journal by Society for Tropical Plant Research

ISSN (E): 2349-1183 ISSN (P): 2349-9265
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2016, VOLUME 3 ISSUE 3Pages: 586-591

Differential responses of pea seedlings to salicylic acid under UV-B stress

Chanda Bano, N. B. Singh* and Sunaina
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Abstract:
In nature, plants are continuously exposed to solar light. They cannot avoid exposure to UV-B radiation. The purpose of this investigation was to examine how UV-B radiation affects seed germination, seedling growth, protein and sugar contents and activities of antioxidant enzymes in pea (Pisum sativum) seedlings. Salicylic acid mediated physiological responses in UV-B stressed pea seedlings. UV-B exposure adversely affected germination and physiology of Pisum sativum L. Salicylic acid mitigated the impacts of UV-B stress. Seed germination decreased with increased duration of UV-B exposure. Enhanced activities of antioxidant enzymes in response to UV-B radiation played a protective role against UV-B radiation.
Mitigating effects of salicylic acid on antioxidant enzyme activities of UV-B stressed Pisum sativum L.

Fig.: Mitigating effects of salicylic acid on antioxidant enzyme activities of UV-B stressed Pisum sativum L.


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