Assessing the near infrared spectroscopy tool to explore phytochemical profile of Nothofagus antarctica (ñire) leaves

Abstract

Plants have evolved to detect adverse environmental conditions and generate diverse biochemical, morphological and physiological responses in order to grow and survive at a specific environment (Ahanger et al. 2017; Hossain et al. 2018). Plant tolerance to severe abiotic stresses (e.g., heat and drought) involves different strategies ranging from avoidance mechanisms to active protecting actions against damage (Estravis-Barcala et al. 2020). Signaling pathways that involve the reactive oxygen molecules (ROS) production and the activation of antioxidant response are recognized as protective mechanisms.