Exogenous Application of 24-Epibrassinolide Confers Saline Stress and Improves Photosynthetic Capacity, Antioxidant Defense, Mineral Uptake, and Yield in Maize
Salinity is one of the major environmental stresses threatening crop production, the natural ecosystem, global food security, and the socioeconomic health of humans. Thus, the development of eco-friendly strategies to mitigate saline stress and/or enhance crop tolerance is an important issue worldwi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-10-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/20/3559 |