The effects of Jasmonic acid (JA)
on sugar accumulation and protein content in 12-days old Brassica napus L. seedlings were
studied. The seeds pre-treated with different concentrations of
jasmonic acid were germinated in Petriplates supplied with various
concentrations of salt stress (NaCl). The contents of total
chlorophyll, total sugars, reducing sugars, non-reducing sugars, total
carbohydrates and total protein content of 12-days old seedlings were
analysed.
It was observed that JA reduced the toxicity of salt stress on seedling
growth by influencing the chlorophyll content and protein content.
Pre-treatment of jasmonic acid was found to be significantly effective
in increasing the contents of sugars.
