Glutathion-S-Transferase activity in zea mais seedlings under high temperature and heavy metals combine action Cover Image

Активність глутатіон-s-трансферази проростків кукурудзи за комбінованого впливу високої температури та важких металів
Glutathion-S-Transferase activity in zea mais seedlings under high temperature and heavy metals combine action

Author(s): N. A. Khromykh, V. S. Bilchuk
Subject(s): Human Ecology, Sociobiology
Published by: Дніпропетровський національний університет імені Олеся Гончара
Keywords: Glutathion-S-Transferase; zea mais seedlings; heavy metals;

Summary/Abstract: In model experiment the changes of Glutathione-S-Transferase (GST) activity in Zea maise seeds and seedlings under high temperature, and lead and cadmium ions combine action were investigated. Tissue-specific dynamics of enzymatic activity under two factors’ combine action was revealed. The dependence of enzyme’s activity level in seedlings’ organs from influence of cadmium and lead ions under short-term action of high temperature was shown. The enhancing of heavy metals detoxification process in seedlings under long-term action of high temperature was concluded.

  • Issue Year: 17/2009
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 122-126
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Ukrainian