2.6. Statistical analyses
Statistical analyses to compare the average results of the
different treatments were performed using a one-way analysis
of variance (ANOVA) followed by Fisher’s test ( p < 0.05) for
multiple comparisons. Prior to ANOVA, normality of data
(ShapiroeWilk’s test) and homogeneity of variances (Levene’s
test) were tested. Logarithmic transformation was applied to
dependent variables when necessary. All statistical analyses
were carried out using XLSTAT (Addinsoft, ver. 2010.5.08).