Induction of isoflavonoid production in Phaseolus Vulgaris L. leaves by ozone, sulfur dioxide and herbicide stress

Baruch Rubin*, Donald Penner, A. W. Saettler

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Abstract

The potential induction of phytoalexin production by stress following exposure to ozone, sulfur dioxide and several herbicides was evaluated in bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars and lines varying in sensitivity to ozone injury. The isoflavonoids, coumestrol and several other coumestans were extracted from leaf tissue after various periods of exposure to ozone, sulfur dioxide or application of various herbicides. Elicitation of isoflavonoid production varied with lines and cultivars, but generally increased with increased plant injury caused by ozone, sulfur dioxide or herbicide.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)295-306
Number of pages12
JournalEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Volume2
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1983
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Coumestans
  • Coumestrol
  • Herbicide stress
  • Isoflavonoid
  • Legumes
  • Ozone
  • Phytoalexins
  • Sulfur dioxide
  • production

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