Fluctuations in biochemical and morphological parameters of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in response to fungicide

Fungicides are used to avoid fungal disease but it can affect the biochemical parameters of wheat. Fungicides are used to increase the crop yield. The study was conducted to determine the positive effects of fungicide (Azoxystrobin). The experiment entitled was carried out at Institute of Biological Sciences (IBS), Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings were treated with different concentration of fungicide (500mg/l, 1000mg/l and 1500mg/l) thirty days-post germination. The fungicide azoxystrobin was used to determine the response of biochemical parameters of wheat to the fungicide. The concentrations of fungicide used were 500mg/l, 1000mg/l and 1500mg/l along with control group (no fungicide). The biochemical parameters studied were proteins and proteins. Results showed that total carbohydrates and protein contents increased with increase in the concentration of fungicide. The maximum increase in carbohydrates (14%) and proteins (3.2%) were observed for an optimal fungicide concentration of 1000mg/l. However, the highest concentration of azoxystrobin (1500mg/l) caused highest increase in leaf length (18.4cm) as compared to control (16.8cm). It was concluded from this study that optimal fungicide concentration exerts positive effects on biochemical parameters and leaf length of wheat seedling.