Abstract
Tulsi or Ocimum sanctum is a medicinal plant that is widely used for its medicinal properties. It is used in ayurveda for treatment of cancer, infertility, bacterial infection. It is also considered to be a natural immunity booster, stress reducing plant. Tulsi or Ocimum sanctum is a brilliant healing and health benefitting plant. They contain a various number of secondary metabolites which protects the plant from microbial attacks and abiotic stresses such as metal stress. Tulsi or Ocimum sanctum has a large number of secondary metabolites such as phenols, tannins and flavonoids. Metal stress is a primary problem in plants which acts as a barrier in their growth. Lead is one such metal found in Ocimum sanctum and is a heavy metal that has no role in the metabolism of plant. However, it has the ability to pile up in different parts of the plant preventing its growth. In this paper we are going to read about the role of the secondary metabolites in Ocimum sanctum and how it helps in combating metal induced stress specifically lead induced stress.
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Nath, Srijani
(2024)
"Role of Secondary Metabolites of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) in combating lead induced stress,"
American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR): Vol. 4, Article 3.
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https://research.smartsociety.org/ajabtr/vol4/iss1/3