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Ferns of Rajasthan-behaviour of chlorophyll and carotenoids in drought resistance

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The relationship of chlorophylls and carotenoids with drought resistance has been studied in some of the ferns found in Rajasthan, without heating as well as after heating the fronds at 60°C. The xerophytic species showed lesser degradation of chlorophyll and exhibited higher carotenoid contents.

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  1. Department of Botany, University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India

    D. R. Bohra, S. R. Soni & B. D. Sharma

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Bohra, D.R., Soni, S.R. & Sharma, B.D. Ferns of Rajasthan-behaviour of chlorophyll and carotenoids in drought resistance. Experientia 35, 332–333 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01964333

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