The present study investigates the effect of plant growth regulators
(PGRs) and fungicide treatments on the non-enzymatic antioxidant potential of Ocimum
basilicum L. (basil), a medicinal herb known for its antioxidant
properties. The research aimed to evaluate the influence of gibberellic acid
(GA3), propiconazole (PPZ), and their combinations with beneficial microbes on
key non-enzymatic antioxidants, namely total phenols, ascorbic acid, and
reduced glutathione, across different growth stages of the plant. The
experiment was carried out with treatments applied at three growth stages: 25,
50, and 75 days after planting (DAP). Results showed a significant increase in
the total phenol, ascorbic acid, and reduced glutathione contents in treated
plants compared to the control group. The application of PPZ demonstrated a
stronger enhancement in these antioxidants than GA3, with the highest increase
observed at 75 DAP in the propiconazole-treated plants. Specifically,
propiconazole treatment resulted in a 121.35% increase in reduced glutathione
content over the control. Additionally, a positive correlation was observed
between the enhanced antioxidant levels and the overall growth parameters of
the plants. These findings suggest that the application of PGRs like GA3 and
fungicides such as propiconazole can significantly boost the non-enzymatic
antioxidant defenses in Ocimum basilicum, potentially improving its
medicinal value.
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