Impact of Sugar Factory Wastewater on Chlorophyll Content, Carbohydrate and Biomass Production of Triticum Aestivum Var. Malvia-212

Total and individual chlorophylls, a and b, total water soluble carbohydrates and dry weight of Triticum aestivum var. Malvia-212 were determined following the treatment with different concentrations of the sugar factory wastewater. Concentrated effluents showed marked effect and reduced these contents significantly which may be attributed to the reduced number of leaves and leaf area. The reduced growth and biomass are result of high concentration of soluble salts and heavy metals present therein, which possibly interfere with the absorption of water and minerals.