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Gibberellic acid modulates drought stress signaling, antioxidant defense, and ionic homeostasis in spinach.

PubMed · 2026-12-31

Applying gibberellic acid (a natural plant hormone) to spinach significantly reduced the damage caused by drought, helping plants maintain growth, water balance, and antioxidant defenses under dry conditions.

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Gibberellic acid treatment improved spinach growth and water retention under drought stress conditions

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Treated plants showed enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, reducing cellular damage from drought-induced oxidative stress

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Ionic homeostasis (the balance of mineral ions like sodium and potassium) was better maintained in gibberellic acid-treated spinach compared to untreated drought-stressed plants

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