Year: 2016
Type: article
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.
Source: Tropical Plant Research
Authors: Chanda Bano, N. B. Singh, Sunaina Sunaina
Institution: University of Allahabad
Language: English
Topic: Light effects on plants
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $20
OpenAlex ID: W2561363830