Auxins Increase the Efficiency of 24-Epibrassinolide to Promote Growth, Photosynthesis and Antioxidant System in Vigna radiata - Abstract
A pot experiment was conducted to observe the response of Vigna radiata plants to auxins (IAA and/or 4-Cl-IAA) and their interaction with 24-epibrassinolide (EBL). At 30-day stage of growth, foliar spray of 10-8 M IAA, 4-Cl-IAA, and/or EBL were given. The plants were then allowed to grow for 45 days and were finally harvested to evaluate plant growth, leaf gas exchange traits and selected biochemical parameters. The plants gave positive response to the hormones (IAA, 4-Cl IAA and EBL) applied alone or in various possible combinations. Combined dose of all the three (IAA + 4-Cl IAA + EBL) generated maximum values for all the parameters observed. The lowest readings were recorded in the plants applied with water solely.