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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Fluoride-induced physiological and biochemical responses in two species of fenugreek
Authors
Ramesh Kumar, B R Gadi
Abstract
The aim of this study was to find out the
effect of sodium fluoride (5, 10, 15 and 20 mM) on two species of fenugreek,
Trigonella corniculata L. (Kasuri Methi) and Trigonella foenum-graecum
L. variety RMt-305, at early seedling stage. The seeds were germinated on moist
Whatman No.1.filter paper in petri plates and growth parameters were recorded at
seven days assessed after seed sowing. (F-) stress significantly
decreased seed germination percentage, shoot and root length, shoot-root ratio
and vigor index. NaF decreased the photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a,
chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, and carotenoids), chlorophyll stability index
(CSI), membrane stability index (MSI), with increasing concentrations of (F-).
Further, the reduction was more in RMt-305 than Kasuri methi. Results showed
that increasing level of NaF enhanced level of non-enzymatic antioxidants (ascorbate
and phenols) which may be associated with growth regulation and scavenging of
reactive oxygen species. Overall, the present study suggests that fenugreek
species Kasuri Methi is more tolerant than verity RMt-305 under fluoride stress
at early seedling stage.
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Pages:120-126
How to cite this article:
Ramesh Kumar, B R Gadi "Fluoride-induced physiological and biochemical responses in two species of fenugreek". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 120-126
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