abstract effect of cr3+ concentrations (1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 mg l-1) on lipid peroxidation / mda production and antioxidative enzyme activity (apox, sod, and ppox) in root and leaf tissues of sweet basil seedlings (ocimum basilicum l.) during 6week treatment in hydroponic culture was studied. increasing cr3+ in the culture medium (≥4 mg l-1) caused significant enhancement of apox, sod, and ppox ac...