“… SA (0.5 mM) enhanced the endogenous level of SA that restored the chlorophyll content …, ascorbate peroxidase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione S-transferase), formation of non-enzymatic antioxidants ( anthocyanins , carotenoids, flavonoids, phenolics, ascorbate and reduced glutathione) and osmolytes (proline, … balance of the cells by scavenging the accumulated hydrogen peroxide.”