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GABA's Positive Effects on Wheat Seedling Growth and Health Under Salt Stress
Greg Howard
27th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study from Helwan University in Egypt found that applying GABA to wheat seedlings helps them grow better under salt stress
- GABA-treated wheat seedlings showed improved root and shoot growth compared to untreated seedlings under saline conditions
- GABA helps wheat plants manage the ionic and osmotic challenges of salt stress, promoting healthier root systems and overall plant health
References
Main Study
1) Ameliorative impacts of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on seedling growth, physiological biomarkers, and gene expression in eight wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars under salt stress
Published 26th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05264-5
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