Effects of malic acid and EDTA on oxidative stress and antioxidant enzymes of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) exposed to cadmium stress.

Environmental stresses, including heavy metal pollution, are increasing at a growing rate and influencing arable lands. Chelators play an essential role in several biochemical pathways in the cells of plants treated with heavy metals. This research evaluated the modifying effect of malic acid (MA) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) on the physiological and biochemical parameters of okra plants exposed to Cd stress in which the okra plants were cultivated in hydroponic conditions.