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Assessing the effects of 24-epibrassinolide and yeast extract at various levels on cowpea’s morphophysiological and biochemical responses under water deficit stress

BMC Plant Biology 2023 16 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 45 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.
Faride Gholami, Mohammad Reza Amerian, Hamid Reza Asghari, Amin Ebrahimi

Summary

Researchers studied how two natural growth-promoting compounds — 24-epibrassinolide (a plant hormone) and yeast extract — help cowpea plants survive water deficit stress at different dose levels. Their findings suggest these treatments can improve crop resilience in drought conditions, offering practical guidance for farmers facing increasingly unpredictable rainfall.

The comprehensive exploration of the effects of EBR and yeast extract across various levels on cowpea plants facing water deficit stress presents a pivotal contribution to the agricultural domain. This research illuminates a promising trajectory for future agricultural practices and users seeking sustainable solutions to enhance crops tolerance. Overall, the implications drawn from this study contribute significantly towards advancing our understanding of plant responses to water deficit stress while providing actionable recommendations for optimizing crop production under challenging environmental conditions.

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