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Plant Hormones Are Key for Hydrogen-Driven Seed Germination in Wax Gourd
Jenn Hoskins
14th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study from Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences found that hydrogen-rich water (HRW) significantly improves seed germination in wax gourd
- HRW enhances seed germination by increasing water uptake, enzyme activity, and balancing plant hormones like gibberellins (GA) and abscisic acid (ABA)
- The optimal concentration of HRW for promoting seed germination was found to be 50%, which significantly increased the germination rate and reduced the average germination time
References
Main Study
1) The GA and ABA signaling is required for hydrogen-mediated seed germination in wax gourd
Published 13th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05193-3
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