Chromium (VI) Induced Biochemical Changes and Gum Content in Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) at Different Developmental Stages
Joint Authors
Joshi, Udai Narayan
Khatri, R. S.
Kumar, Vinod
Sangwan, Punesh
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chromium (Cr) contamination by various industries and other activities is known to inhibit plants growth and development.
The present study was conducted using pot experiments in a net house to determine the effect of Cr (VI) on biochemical parameters such as photosynthetic pigments, reducing sugars, and important minerals at different stages of growth in leaves, stem, and roots of clusterbean, a multipurpose fodder crop including a source of guar gum.
Guar gum content was estimated in seeds at maturity.
All biochemical contents showed a great variation with respect to increase in Cr concentration at different stages of growth.
The levels of K, Fe, and Zn decreased, while Cr and Na content increased with increase in Cr concentration.
Cr induced toxicity in clusterbean appears at 0.5 mg Cr (VI) Kg−1 soil with maximum inhibitory effect at 2 mg Cr (VI) Kg−1 soil, where impaired sugar supply resulted in decreased guar gum synthesis and altered micronutrient content.
The study reveals the possible role of these biochemical parameters in decreasing plant growth and development under heavy metal stress.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sangwan, Punesh& Kumar, Vinod& Khatri, R. S.& Joshi, Udai Narayan. 2013. Chromium (VI) Induced Biochemical Changes and Gum Content in Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) at Different Developmental Stages. Journal of Botany،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482243
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sangwan, Punesh…[et al.]. Chromium (VI) Induced Biochemical Changes and Gum Content in Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) at Different Developmental Stages. Journal of Botany No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482243
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sangwan, Punesh& Kumar, Vinod& Khatri, R. S.& Joshi, Udai Narayan. Chromium (VI) Induced Biochemical Changes and Gum Content in Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) at Different Developmental Stages. Journal of Botany. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482243
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482243