Boron efects on protein and peroxidase activity in sugar-cane callus (Saccharum spp var NA56-79)

Abstract

Effects of boron were studied in sugar cane callus (Saccharum spp. var NA56-79) with the objective to find how this element changes biochemical parameters. Sugar cane callus were grown in media containing mineral nutrients, 60 mg/L of glicine, 60 mg/L arginine, 10% coconut water, 3 mg/L 2-4-diclorofenoxiacetic acid, 20 g/L sucrose, 9 g/L agar and three boron concentrations (0 mg/L, 6,2 mg/L, and 12,4 mg/L). Data showed that peroxidase activity raised and protein levels decreased when boron concentration raised.