Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry, Vol. 6 No. 3
2010, pp. 114-122 ISSN 1997-0838
Original Text Copyright (cc) 2010 by Kiarostami, Mohseni, Saboora
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Biochemical changes of Rosmarinus
officinalis under salt
stress
Kiarostami* Kh., Mohseni R., Saboora A.
Department of Biology, Faculty of
Science, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran *Email- su_kiarostami@yahoo.com
Received June 3, 2010
The effects of salinity on some growth and physiological
parameters in rosemary were investigated. 2 month-old plants were
subjected to three salt treatments (50, 100, and 150 mM) by adding NaCl
to the pots.
Plant growth parameters not affected by low concentrations of NaCl, but
it decreased with higher concentrations. The content of photosynthetic
pigments decreased at all salinity levels. The Na+ content
of leaves increased, whereas the K+ content decreased with
the progressive increase in NaCl concentration. Salinity increased
proline and malondealdehyde contents. Stress induced by NaCl caused an
accumulation of proline, total phenolic and antioxidant in rosemary
plant.
