Biochar application alleviates drought-induced oxidative stress by activating the salicylic acid-mediated glutathione synthesis pathway in Brassica napus.
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Biochar Boosts Drought Tolerance in Rapeseed by Activating Salicylic Acid-Driven Glutathione Pathway

New research reveals that biochar significantly reduces drought-induced oxidative stress in Brassica napus by enhancing salicylic acid signaling and activating glutathione biosynthesis. The study shows how biochar improves water status, suppresses harmful ROS, and restores redox balance through the SA-mediated GSH pathway.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant salt tolerance to salt stress using endogenous phytohormones.
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How Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Boost Plant Salt Tolerance by Reprogramming Phytohormones

A new review in Archives of Microbiology highlights how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant salt tolerance by regulating endogenous phytohormones. The study synthesizes recent evidence showing how AMF improve symbiosis, water use efficiency, antioxidant defenses, and photosynthesis under salinity stress—offering key insights for sustainable agriculture on saline-alkali soils.
Novel biostimulants-mediate tolerance to drought stress in Phaseolus vulgaris plants by optimizing osmoprotectants and antioxidant defense systems.
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Sweet Solutions: Bee Honey and Lemon Juice Boost Drought Tolerance in Common Beans

A new study published in Botanical Studies (2025) reveals that diluted bee honey (4%) and lemon juice sprays enhance drought tolerance in Phaseolus vulgaris by optimizing osmoprotectants, antioxidant enzymes, and photosynthetic performance — offering a sustainable alternative for boosting crop productivity under water scarcity.