Article Abstract
International Journal of Trends in Emerging Research and Development, 2023;1(1):394-398
To study the effect of chromium on Zea mays seed germination and metal tolerance index
Author : Ravi Shankar Mishra and Dr. Avinash Sharma
Abstract
This research evaluated the effects of cadmium on pea using a noval method, looking at germination, seedling growth, pigment development, and enzyme activity. As a test plant, we chose pea (Pisum sativum sp.), a significant pulse crops that people eat. The current study used duplicate Petri plates on filter paper to cultivate maize seedlings at varying concentrations of cadmium (0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0, and 16.0 ppm). There were noticeable changes in the biochemical and physiological processes. The germination percentage was lower at the high cadmium concentration compared to the control. Plumule and radical lengths, as well as the number of lateral roots, were found to be significantly reduced. As the cadmium concentration increased, we also saw a decrease in the fresh weight, dry weight, and moisture content. As cadmium concentrations increased, a decline in chlorophyll content was observed. Various concentrations of cadmium were found to significantly enhance catalase and peroxidase activity when the test chemical was applied. According to the findings, pea (Pisum sativum sp.) seedlings have stunted development due to cd stress inhibiting the activities of peroxidase and catalase. details on the impact of different chromium concentration treatments on the germination of mung bean (Vigna radiata) seeds and the performance of seedlings in comparison to the control group.
Keywords
Chlorophyll, Chromium, Lateral Roots, Fruits, Germination