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The toxic effects of chromium in plants, animals and human beings in the environment have been widely studied. In the present study, pot experiment was conducted to determine the effects of chromium on photosynthetic pigments, Nitrate Reductase (NR) activity and total amino acid, proline, total protein and leghaemoglobin content of Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers. The seedlings were treated with Chromium Cr (VI), concentrations ranging from 0.38-1.92 mM Kg^-1 of soil with 0.35 mM Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic acid (EDTA) and without EDTA. The efficacy of EDTA in its presence and absence was compared for periods of 30, 60 and 90 days. Our results in comparison with our control indicate the inhibitory effect of chromium to S.grandiflora. From the results it has been observed that, increasing concentrations of chromium in the presence of EDTA showed a significant increase in proline and total amino acid contents, while the total chlorophyll, leghaemoglobin content and total protein content decreased and the NR activity of the plant was also affected greatly.

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Extensive research has been conducted on the antioxidant properties of bamboo seed extract, particularly from the Bamboo (subfamily Bambusoideae) Linn plant. Due to their high antioxidant content, bamboo seeds have garnered interest for their potential health benefits in combating age-related chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cardiovascular disease. The consumption of bamboo-derived products on a daily basis may play a role in reducing the risk of developing these conditions. Antioxidants play a crucial role in the food and pharmaceutical industries, as they help counteract free radicals that can degrade products during processing and storage. The chemical components of the ethanol extract of Bamboo seed variety were analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), identifying twenty-four compounds. These included compounds such as 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)-, Hexadecanoic acid ethyl ester, and Tetradecanoic acid -12-methyl- methyl ester, which were found in both Bambusa arundinacea and Dentrocalamus strictus. Furthermore, Linoleic acid ethyl ester and Octadecanoic acid were predominant in Bambusa arundinacea, while (E)-9-Octadecenoic acid ethyl ester, n-Hexadecanoicacid, Oleic Acid, and 12-Methyl-E,E-2,13-octadecadien-1-ol were found in Dentrocalamus strictus only. Other phytonutrients were also present in bamboo seed varieties, indicating their potential use in the treatment of various diseases as antioxidants and as a viable rice substitute.