Table 1.
Protective effects of Ca-ex against the physiological toxicity of carbaryl.
| Groups | Germination (%) | Root length (cm) | Initial weight (g) | Final weight (g) | Weight gain (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 100a | 10.1 ± 0.46a | 15.6 ± 0.65 | 26.7 ± 0.53 | + 11.1a |
| 3.5 mg/mL Ca-ex | 100a | 10.2 ± 0.48a | 15.4 ± 0.61 | 27.0 ± 0.43 | + 11.6a |
| 7 mg/mL Ca-ex | 100a | 10.4 ± 0.37a | 15.7 ± 0.76 | 27.2 ± 0.39 | + 11.5a |
| 0.3 µg/L carbaryl | 59d | 3.14 ± 0.22d | 15.8 ± 0.58 | 18.4 ± 0.63 | + 2.60d |
| Carbaryl + 3.5 mg/mL Ca-ex | 65c | 4.66 ± 0.35c | 15.3 ± 0.71 | 21.2 ± 0.50 | + 5.90c |
| Carbaryl + 7 mg/mL Ca-ex | 76b | 5.94 ± 0.20b | 15.3 ± 0.63 | 23.0 ± 0.70 | + 7.70b |
The data is displayed as mean ± SD. 10 bulbs were used to measure weight and root length, while 50 bulbs were used to measure germination. In the same column, means denoted by various letters(a-d) are statistically significant (p < 0.05).