The effect of biopriming of pea seeds (Pisum sativum L.) with extracts of Schizophyllum commune Fr. 1815 on the enzymatic antioxidant activity of seedling

Abstract

Biopriming (BP) represents a new seed treatment technique that integrates biological and physiological aspects, ensuring increased resistance of the seed andyoung plant. Today, in BP, many species of fungi are used intensively , including Trichoderma, but the effect of filamentous fungi has not been described yet. The aim of this study was to examine the role of seed BP with polysaccharides (PSH) isolated from submerged cultures of two different strains of fungal species Schizophyllum commune, originating from Serbia (SRB) and Italy (IT), in the fight against oxidative stress in seedlings under optimal conditions.