Effects of melatonin treatment on seed germination of leaf chicory (Cichorium Intybus) under salt stress

Authors

  • Hong Lang College of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, Jilin 132101, Jilin Province, P. R. China
  • Heng Liu College of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, Jilin 132101, Jilin Province, P. R. China
  • Mingliang Jiang College of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, Jilin 132101, Jilin Province, P. R. China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v54i2.82027

Keywords:

Melatonin, Leaf chicory, Seed germination, Salt stress

Abstract

This study was aimed to investigate the effects of salt stress and melatonin on the seed germination of leaf chicory. Salt stress significantly reduced various seed germination indexes, while melatonin treatment had a positive effect on seed germination. 250 µmol/l concentration of melatonin was identified as the optimal concentration for improving seed germination. Mixed treatment with melatonin significantly improved all seed germination indexes compared to separate salt stress. These findings suggest that melatonin alleviates the inhibitory effects of salt stress on seed germination and enhances the salt tolerance in leaf chicory.

Bangladesh J. Bot. 54(2): 245-252, 2025 (June)

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Published

2025-06-26

How to Cite

Lang, H., Liu, H., & Jiang, M. (2025). Effects of melatonin treatment on seed germination of leaf chicory (Cichorium Intybus) under salt stress. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 54(2), 245–252. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v54i2.82027

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Vol. 54 No. 2 (2025)

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