Physiological and oxidative stress responses of<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>(L.) (tomato) when exposed to different chemical pesticides

Abstract

) and cellular death in roots, as evidenced by increased Rhodamine 123 (Rhd 123) and Evan's blue fluorescence, respectively. These findings clearly showed that applying pesticides in excess of permissible amounts might induce oxidative stress and cause oxidative damage in non-target host plants. Overall, the current study indicates that a thorough and secure method be used before selecting pesticides for increasing production of agronomically important vegetable crops in various agro-climatic zones.