Cobalt-induced oxidative stress and defense responses of Adhatoda vasica proliferated shoots.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Levels of heavy metal pollution are increasing due to industrial activities and urban expansion. While cobalt (Co) can be toxic to plants at high levels and isn't considered essential, it plays a beneficial role in many enzymes and is critical for various biological functions. We conducted experiments to determine how Adhatoda vasica proliferated shoots react to exposure to various Co concentrations (50-1000 µM). We employed physiological and biochemical markers to elucidate the response mechanisms of this medicinal plant. The experiment was conducted in two replicates per treatment. The statistical analysis was based on data from four biological replicates per treatment.

Results

Interestingly, the lowest Co concentration (50 µM) increased proliferated shoot growt

SUBMITTER: Radi AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783736 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature