Effect of Systemic Fungicides on Germination, Seedling Growth, DNA, RNA and Phenolic Content of Brassica compestris L.

Application of systemic fungicides viz. benlate and bayleton showed significant decrease in germination as compared to control. Bayleton more adversely affected on shoot growth as compared to root growth while benlate showed greater inhibition in root growth. Total DNA and RNA contents were decreased by the application of systemic fungicides. An increase in total phenolic content was also recorded in test specie.