Chitosan coating of seeds improves the germination and growth performance of plants: A Rreview

RS Riseh, MG Vazvani, M Vatankhah… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review article explores the fascinating world of chitosan coating applied to seeds and its
profound impacts on enhancing the germination process and growth performance of plants …

Magnesium nanoparticles extirpate salt stress in carrots (Daucus carota L.) through metabolomics regulations

HM Mirrani, Z Noreen, S Usman, AA Shah… - Plant Physiology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Underground vegetables are sensitive and vulnerable to salt stress. The vegetables are the
main source of vitamins, nutrients and minerals in human diet. Also contain healthy …

Hydrogen peroxide alleviates salt stress effects on gas exchange, growth, and production of naturally colored cotton

JS Nóbrega, VR Gomes, LAA Soares, GS Lima… - Plants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Cotton is one of the most exploited crops in the world, being one of the most important for the
Brazilian Northeast. In this region, the use of irrigation is often necessary to meet the water …

Chitosan Regulates the Root Architecture System, Photosynthetic Characteristics and Antioxidant System Contributing to Salt Tolerance in Maize Seedling

Q Jiao, F Shen, L Fan, Z Song, J Zhang, J Song… - Agriculture, 2024 - mdpi.com
Salinity is an obstacle to global agriculture, as it affects plant growth and development.
Chitosan (CTS) has been suggested as a plant growth regulator to alleviate environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Salt stress effects on growth, physiology, and ionic concentrations in hydroponically grown barley genotypes

M Nazim, M Fatima, A Hussain, M Ali, B Mathpal… - Journal of King Saud …, 2024 - Elsevier
Soil salinity is a major abiotic stress that severely affects crop production in different regions
of the globe. Barley is an essential cereal crop and there is a significant genetic variation …

Co-application of Humic Acid, Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate, and Melatonin to Ameliorate the Effects of Drought Stress on Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

F Zafar, Z Noreen, AA Shah, S Usman - Journal of Soil Science and Plant …, 2024 - Springer
Drought has an adverse impact on the production and growth of cereals globally. Barley is
one of the significant cereals, full of nutrients, and commonly utilized as human feed and …

Impact of iron sulfate (FeSO4) foliar application on growth, metabolites and antioxidative defense of Luffa cylindrica (Sponge gourd) under salt stress

M Waqas, N Ali, MY Ashraf, S Usman, AA Shah… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Salt stress is becoming a major issue for the world's environment and agriculture economy.
Different iron [Fe] sources can give an environmentally friendly alternative for salt-affected …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the influence of eco-friendly approaches on saline soil traits and growth of common bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

T Khalifa, NI Abdel-Kader, M Elbagory, MES Ahmed… - PeerJ, 2024 - peerj.com
Soil salinization significantly impacts agricultural lands and crop productivity in the study
area. Moreover, freshwater scarcity poses a significant obstacle to soil reclamation and …

Trichoderma asperellum (T42)-mediated expression of CabHLH genes enhances nitrogen use efficiency and nutritional values of chickpea under salt and Fusarium …

N Rai, SP Rai, BK Sarma - Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2025 - Elsevier
Trichoderma asperellum T42 combats diverse phytopathogens and other stresses.
However, its impact under combined stresses in modulating nutritional value and antioxidant …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable Practices for Arid Climates: Evaluating Combined Mulches with Biostimulant in Combating Soil Salinity and Cowpea Cultivation

EA Saber, M Elbagory, NI Abdel-Kader, ME Ahmed… - Horticulturae, 2024 - mdpi.com
Salinity and water security are significant challenges in arid climates, necessitating effective
practices to enhance crop productivity in these stressful environments. To address this, a …