Photosynthetica 1999, 36(4):597-599 | DOI: 10.1023/A:1007052423238

Uniconazole (S-3307) Induced Protection of Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Against Cadmium Stress

S. Purohit1, V.P. Singh1
1 Institute of Environment Management and Plant Sciences, Vikram University, Ujjain, India

In Abelmoschus esculentus L. uniconazole brought about a marked decrease in cadmium-induced loss of chlorophyll and Hill reaction activity, but it did not completely prevent cadmium toxicity.

Additional key words: biomass; chlorophyll; detoxification; growth; Hill reaction activity

Prepublished online: January 1, 2000; Published: December 1, 1999  Show citation

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Purohit, S., & Singh, V.P. (1999). Uniconazole (S-3307) Induced Protection of Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Against Cadmium Stress. Photosynthetica, 36(4), 597-599. doi: 10.1023/A:1007052423238
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