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Interactive effects of plant hormones (GA3 or ABA) and salinity on growth and some metabolites of wheat seedlings

Research Authors
A. F. Radi, M. A. K. Shaddad, A. E. El-Enany and F. M. Om
Research Abstract

Pre-soaking wheat (Sakha 92) seeds in GA3 increased the germination potential especially at moderate salinization levels. On the other hand, ABA did not increase the germination potential of the tested seeds at all salinization levels. Fresh and dry matter yields of wheat seedlings decreased at high salinization levels and 90 mM NaCl represented the threshold of salinity. Pre-soaking wheat seeds in GA3 caused marked increases in fresh and dry matter yields of the salinized seedlings. While ABA treatment resulted in non-significant changes in dry matter production of stressed seedlings, the fresh matter production at most salinization levels tended to increase. GA3 or ABA treatment generally increased the soluble carbohydrates and total protein contents of salt stressed seedlings. The stimulatory effect of NaCl salinity on protein synthesis was additionally enhanced as a result of GA3 at all salinization levels or due to ABA treatment especially at high salt levels. The stimulatory effects of salt stress on the accumulation of free amino acids other than proline in the seedlings increased, with the application of GA3, while the activated synthesis of proline was partially attenuated. Application of GA3 was sufficient to attenuate partially the stimulatory effect of NaCl supply on proline biosynthesis, while ABA treatment failed to play this role.

Research Journal
Plant Nutrition
Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences
Research Member
Research Publisher
Springer
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
Volume 92, Symposium 6
Research Website
DOI: 10.1007/0-306-47624-X_211
Research Year
2002
Research Pages
436-437