Abstract:Cadmium (Cd) is a particularly noteworthy metal that may change the secondary metabolism efficacy of pharmaceutical valuable plants. This study aimed to explore the influence of Cd (0, 25, 75, 100, and 150 µM) on the morpho-physiological traits, mineral contents, essential oil composition, and morphology of secretory glands in basil (Ocimum basilicum L.). The exposure to Cd reduced significantly shoot and root dry weight, shoot and root lengths, total chlorophyll, number, and length of secretory gland compared… Show more
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