Microwaves as a novel seed priming method to augment salinity tolerance via regulating the physiological homeostasis and oxidative defense modes in Gypsophila paniculata plants

Abstract

The physical seed priming methods are becoming promising due to their lower application costs and greater safety compared with the chemical methods. Although many benefits of microwaves as a physical treatment have been proven for humans and animals, there are not enough studies to highlight their importance for plants, especially under stressful conditions such as salinity. Therefore, possibility of using microwaves to enhance salt tolerance of Gypsophila paniculata plants was investigated.