The influence of low pH on in vitro growth and biochemical parameters of Plantago almogravensis and P. algarbiensis
The influence of low pH on in vitro growth and biochemical parameters of Plantago almogravensis and P. algarbiensis
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10.1007/s11240-011-9963-1
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2011-05
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N. Martins;S. Gonçalves;T. Palma;A. Romano
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N. Martins;S. Gonçalves;T. Palma;A. Romano
The effects of low medium pH (4.50, 5.00 and 5.75) on in vitro growth and on several biochemical parameters (lipid peroxidation, proline and carbohydrate content, antioxidant enzymes activities and total soluble protein) ofPlantago almogravensisandP. algarbiensismicropropagated shoots were investigated. Overall, it was observed that medium pH did not affect in vitro proliferation and rooting. Interestingly, cultures of both species modify the initial pH value to the same final value. Results have shown that the lowest pH tested induced an increase in the level of lipid peroxidation in roots of both species and in shoots ofP. algarbiensis, indicating plasma membrane damage. An accumulation of carbohydrates was observed in roots ofP. almogravensiscultured in pH 4.50 and 5.00. It was observed a slight response of the enzymatic system to medium pH, particularly inP. almogravensis. Based on the results obtained we can conclude thatPlantagospecies are apt to grow in vitro in medium with pH values much lower than the usually used in tissue culture, which is in agreement with the fact that both species colonize acid soils.