Mahajan, PSingh, H.PKaur, SBatish, D.RKohli, R.K.2019-09-032024-08-132019-09-032024-08-132019Mahajan, P., Singh, H.P. and Kaur, S. et.al.β-Pinene moderates Cr(VI) phytotoxicity by quenching reactive oxygen species and altering antioxidant machinery in maize.26(1).PP.456-463.10.1007/s11356-018-3562-1944134410.1007/s11356-018-3562-1http://10.2.3.109/handle/32116/2464We examined the possible role of monoterpene β-pinene in providing protection against Cr(VI) toxicity in maize (Zea mays). Treatment with β-pinene (10 μM) significantly alleviated Cr(VI) accumulation and recuperated Cr(VI) caused decline in root and coleoptile growth in maize. β-Pinene addition caused a decline in Cr(VI)-induced accumulation of superoxide anion, hydroxyl ion, hydrogen peroxide and confirmed by in-situ detection of ROS using histochemical localization. It suggested that the β-pinene quenches/neutralizes enhanced ROS generated under Cr(VI) exposure. β-Pinene also reduced Cr(VI)-induced electrolyte leakage, thereby suggesting its role in membrane stabilization. Further, β-pinene regulated the activity of scavenging enzymes, thereby suggesting a role in modulating Cr(VI)-induced oxidative damage. In conclusion, our results suggest that the addition of β-pinene has a protective role against Cr(VI) stress and provides resistance to maize against Cr(VI) toxicity. © 2018, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.en-USFree radicalsHexavalent chromiumMonoterpenesOxidative damageStress ameliorationArticlehttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-018-3562-1