Effects of moisture stress and anti-transpirants on leaf chlorophyll, soluble protein and photosynthetic rate in Brinjal plants

Brinjal plants (Solanum melongena L.) grown under moisture stress condition s in a glasshouse were treated with three anti-transpirants, namely cycocel , limewash and potassium chloride, to study their influence on chlorophyll content, soluble protein and photosynthetic rate. Moisture stress imposed a t each of the three growth stages decreased chlorophyll content, soluble pr otein and photosynthetic rate. Of the anti-transpirants investigated, cycoc el performed better than limewash and potassium chloride.