Studies on variation of phytochelatin 2 content and Metallothionein 2 gene expression in presence of cadmium stress in Plantago ovata forsk

Heavy metal toxicity poses a harmful threat to plants. Cadmium is non-essential heavy which enters plant cell via soil as result of human malpractices, pollution and industrial works causes severe damage Our study focuses on the effects stress in Plantago ovata (P. ovata) by observing content Phytochelatin 2 (PC2) expression Metallothionein (MT2) gene, both chelating agents. We observed impact phenotypic changes P. performed Reverse Phase HPLC (RPHPLC) analysis observe PC2 when exposed an increasing concentration stress. For MT2 gene expression, we Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) technique. In case gradual increase its with response whereas it was that there considerable rise sudden fall levels The results suggest although are able combat stress, does so more effectively compared MT2.