Pak. J. Bot., 24(2): 201-208, 1992. | Back to Contents | ||||
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EFFECT OF HEAT-SHOCK TREATMENTS ON SOME BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN
DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF SOYBEAN (GLYCINE-MAX)
Abstract: The present study was undertaken
to screen the thermotolerant varieties of soybean and analyse the
changes brought about by heat shock conditions in least resistant
variety. Four varieties of soybean viz., Williams, Chippewa, S-73 and
Improved Pelican were subjected to 7 different heat shock conditions.
'Chippewa' was found to be the most theremotolerant and 'Williams' was
the least. It was observed that 45-degrees-C-2 h had lethal effect on
growth of soybean seedlings. A short pulse of 10 minutes at 45-degrees-C
triggers the synthesis of some heat shock proteins which were
accumulated at 45-degrees-C-2 h and then gradually decreased during
recovery period. Altered levels of RNA, DNA, total phenols and
anthocyanins were also observed in cv. Williams. An increase in
temperature had adverse effect on growth however, Hsps-induced during
shock may help in the recovery of growth and provide thermal tolerance
in soybean seedlings. |
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