Published September 2005 | Version v1
Journal article

Protective mechanism in UV-B treated Crotalaria juncea L. seedlings

  • 1. Annamalai Univ., Annamalai Nagar (India)
  • 2. Madurai Kamaraj Univ. (India)

Description

The role of antioxidant enzyme activities in Crotalaria juncea under control without UV-B treatment and ultraviolet-B supplemental radiation (UV-B) was investigated. UV-B treatment for 6 h for 4 days resulted in severe inhibition of catalase activity. On the other hand, the activities of peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, superoxide dismutase and phenylalanine ammonia lyase increased after the UV-B treatment. These increases could be an adaptive mechanism to minimise the effects of UV-B radiation.

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Journal Title
Plant Protection Science (Print)
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 115-120
ISSN
1212-2580

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FAO/AGRIS record; ARN: CZ2006000213