Effect of water stress on SOD and MDA in leaves of "Pingguoli" pear was studied.In field trials,SOD of the control increased at first and then decreased,while that of the grass mulching trees increased steadily in the season and was the lowest among all treatments.MDA was also increased by water stress.The drought treatment increased the most,irrigation treatment the second and grass mulching treatment the least.In Studies with pot-cultivated trees,Sod increased at first and then decreased in water stress treatment.The heavier the stress,the more SOD increased.SOD of severe water stress trees was lower than the control in late of season.MDA was also increased by water stress.The heavier the stress,the more MDA increased.The severe water stress trees could not easily recovered.