Effects of drought stress induced by D-Mannitol on the germination and early seedling growth traits, physiological parameters and phytochemicals content of Tunisian squash (Cucurbita maximaDuch.) landraces

IntroductionDrought stress is one of the most devastating environmental stressors, especially in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Considering the major constraints that drought stress poses to crop production and the consequent yield losses in food crops, breeding for climate-resilient c...

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Main Authors: Wassim Saadaoui, Neji Tarchoun, Insaf Msetra, Ourania Pavli, Hanen Falleh, Chadha Ayed, Roua Amami, Riadh Ksouri, Spyridon A. Petropoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1215394/full