Boosting Drought Resistance in Mallow Plants with Natural Fungal Treatment
Greg Howard
12th July, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- The study from Zagazig University found that biopriming Malva parviflora seeds with Beauveria bassiana significantly improves the plant's drought tolerance
- Under severe drought conditions, bioprimed plants showed higher biomass, larger leaf area, and better overall growth compared to non-primed plants
- Beauveria bassiana helps plants cope with water scarcity by enhancing their physiological and biochemical responses to drought
References
Main Study
1) Enhancing drought tolerance in Malva parviflora plants through metabolic and genetic modulation using Beauveria bassiana inoculation
Published 11th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05340-w
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