Table 2.
Effects of different classes of antibiotics on plants
| Sr. no. | Antibiotics | Effect on plants | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cephalosporins | Reducs the net somatic conductivity and inhibit the net assimilation | Opris et al. (2013) |
| 2 | β-Llactams | Affect division of plastids in lower plants | Wang et al. (2015) |
| 3 | Fluoroquinolones | Interfere with photosynthetic processes and cause deformities along with reduced somatic conductivity | Wang et al. (2015) |
| 4 | Tetracyclines | Cause reduction in the chlorophyll and carotenoids as a result of chromosomal aberrations | Larramendy et al. (2015) |