Comparative effects of melatonin, glutathione and L-cysteine seed priming on wheat germination and seedling growth under NaCl-induced stress

Salinity is one of the primary environmental constraints affecting crop yield through impairment of seed germination and early seedling establishment. This investigation evaluated the use of melatonin, glutathione and L-cysteine as potential priming agents to improve wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) germination and early growth under salinity stress. Seeds were exposed to 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 mM so…