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Uptake of a plasticizer (di-n-butyl phthalate) impacts the biochemical and physiological responses of barley
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The study investigates the accumulation and translocation of di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) in barley plants after 15, 30, 60, and 120 days of exposure. Results from the study revealed that DBP accumulates and translocates in the roots and shoots after 60 days, with all morphological indices declining. Pigment content declines, carbohydrates increase after 15–30 days, and protein content declines for 15–120 days. Proline content increases in all exposure durations, with a maximum increase in 120 days. DBP-stressed plants were analysed for macromolecular variations using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Outcomes from the study provide an appraisal of phthalates’ uptake and translocation-mediated phytotoxic responses in barley plants. These observations help in developing genetically modified edible plants that are resistant to phthalate uptake, thereby ensuring food security.

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