The long-term effects of 50μM CdCl2 on the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidative
defences of pea (Pisum sativum L.) plants was studied in terms of activity, protein content
and transcripts levels. Cadmium caused a reduction of the total glutathione content (GSH+
GSSG), with the reduced form of glutathione (GSH) being most affected. The content of
ascorbic acid (ASC) was also decreased by the treatment. The transcript levels of catalase
(CAT) and monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR) showed a Cd-dependent increase …