Synergistic effects of gibberellic acid, biochar, and rhizobacteria on wheat growth under heavy metal and drought stress.

ABSTRACT: Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), a vital crop constituting approximately 20% of global caloric intake, faces significant threats from heavy metal contamination, particularly cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr), along with drought stress, jeopardizing global food security. This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of these stressors and the potential of plant growth enhancers such as gibberellic acid (GA3), biochar (BC), and rhizobacteria to improve wheat growth. Conducted in a controlled greenhouse environment at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, the experiment utilized a completely randomized design with three replications across 72 pots, each filled with clay loam soil. The experimental layout included 24 treatment combinations involving cadmium stress (6 mg/kg), chromium stress (

SUBMITTER: Anwar T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619631 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature