Alleviation of adverse effects of salt stress on sunflower by exogenous application of Salicylic Acid

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Spraying plants with the hormone salicylic acid can help them withstand excess salt in the soil, report scientists in Pakistan. External application of the chemical improves the growth of salt-stressed sunflower plants and leads to higher yields.

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01/08/2008