Chitosan effects on the elevation of essential oils and antioxidant activity of Carum copticum L. seedlings and callus cultures under in vitro salt stress

Chitosan is a natural nontoxic biopolymer, which is indicated as an aid for reducing oxidative injury caused by salt stress. To explore the potential effects of chitosan on the production of secondary metabolites and antioxidant activity of Carum copticum L., commonly known as Ajwain, seedlings and callus under in vitro salt stress, total phenolics, protein content, antioxidant enzyme activities, and essential oil contents were measured....