Studies on toxic effects of nitrogenous compound, putrescine and spermine on cucumber plant growth

Journal of Environmental Biology

Volumn 35, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 247-251

  Radhakrishnan, Ramalingam ^a   Shin, Jae Ho ^a   Choo, Yeon Sik ^a   Kim, Jong Guk ^a   Lee, In Jung ^a  

^a Kyungpook National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Antioxidants; Cucumber; Putrescine; Spermine; Toxicity

Indexed keywords

ANTIOXIDANT; ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY; GROWTH RATE; LEAF AREA; LIPID; PLANT; TOXIC SUBSTANCE; TOXICITY;

EID: 84894194412     PISSN: 02548704     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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