| Pak. J. Bot., 41(4): 1831-1836, 2009. | Back to Contents | ||||
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EFFECT OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE TO TWO DIFFERENT CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS ON GROWTH AND SOME BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF EDIBLE BEANS (VIGNA RADIATA AND VIGNA UNGUICULATA)
NEELOFER HAMID, FAIZA JAWAID AND DEENAZ AMIN
Abstract: Two weeks old seedling of Vigna radiata and Vigna unguiculata were exposed to 2% and 3% CO2 for 5 and 10 minutes in controlled environment chamber thrice a week for 4 weeks. The treatment had definite positive effect on Specific leaf area, total carbohydrate and total chlorophyll content promoted to increasing concentrations and duration of carbon dioxide exposure.
Department of Botany, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan. |
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