Table 2 Carotenoid content and carotenoid/chlorophyll ratios in leaves of Arabidopsis thaliana plantlets after 48 hours of treatment.
Treatment | Carotenoid content (Mean ± SE) μg g-1 FW | Carotenoid/Chlorophyll ratios |
|---|---|---|
Mannitol (M) | 78.6 ± 0.3 | 0.172 ± 0.008 |
Sucrose (S) | 78.8 ± 0.6 | 0.168 ± 0.009 |
Mannitol atrazine (MA) | 61.2 ± 0.6 | 0.176 ± 0.012 |
Sucrose atrazine (SA) | 72.1± 0.8 | 0.186 ± 0.010 |