Chlorophyll Fluorescence Spectra as an Indicator of X-Ray + EMS-Induced Phytotoxicity in Safflower

Table 3

Fluorescence intensity ratio (F685/F730) of control and X-ray + EMS-treated safflower plants excited by 405 nm violet diode laser.

X-ray + EMS treatmentFluorescence intensity ratio

Control 1 . 7 9 ± 0 . 0 2
5 Kr + 0.5% EMS 1 . 6 6 ± 0 . 0 2 (–7.26)
8 Kr + 0.5% EMS 2 . 0 0 ± 0 . 0 1 (11.73)
12 Kr + 0.5% EMS 2 . 2 6 ± 0 . 0 4 (26.26)
25 Kr + 0.5% EMS 2 . 6 5 ± 0 . 0 2 (48.04)