Physiological and biochemical alterations in soybean by banana peel biochar under different degrees of salt stress.

ABSTRACT: Salt influences cellular membranes by the excessive production of reactive oxygen species, while osmolytes play a vital role in protecting plants from oxidative stress caused by salt. Biochar may alleviate the effects of salinity-induced stress on crops. The study investigated the impact of biochar supplementation on osmolyte modifications and antioxidant activity in soybean (Glycine max cv. AARI) under salt stress conditions. Soybean plants were exposed to 3 salinity levels (without salinity, 5, and 10 dSm- 1 NaCl), and different levels of biochar (without biochar, 12.5%, and 25% w/w). Root and shoot dry weight were reduced by 17% and 21%, respectively, under both salt-induced stress regimens. Salinity elevated the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), polyphenol oxidase (PPO), peroxi

SUBMITTER: Murtaza G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12368208 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature