Defense of Garlic (Allium Sativum L.) Against Herbivory and Heavy Metals with Insights on the Sulfur Metabolism
Published in Junge Wissenschaft in January 2013
Garlic, grown in a controlled environment, was exposed to either herbivory, copper excess or both stresses. Chlorophyll content in the leaves was measured using a photospectrometry method, FRAP assay (Ferric reducing antioxidant power) was carried out and allicin content was determined using HPLC. Cayman glutathione assay kit was also used to deter...