Clomazone is known to contaminate aquatic environments and have a negative impact on macrophytes. However, recent reports suggests that Pontederia crassipes Mart. can withstand clomazone exposure while maintaining growth rates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study evaluated the responses of to sunlight stress-induced changes in the electron transport chain and its extended effects on alkaloid production (emetine and cephalin). The treatments consisted of: (i). 50, 70, and 90% shading (controls) and their respective exposure to full sunlight; besides, full sunlight (55 days of direct sun exposure).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSoil salinity has the potential to severely affect crop performance. To maintain cell functioning and improve salt tolerance, the maintenance of K homeostasis is crucial in several plant metabolism processes. Besides, potassium fertilization can efficiently alleviate the perilous effects of salinity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe study was to identify the potential tolerance of Crotalaria juncea to diclosulam uptake and translocation and its effects on the physiological metabolism of plants. Two experiments were carried out; I-Evaluation of uptake and translocation of C-diclosulam (35 g a.i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF