Synergistic effects of melatonin and chitosan in alleviating drought stress in saffron: (Crocus sativus) insights into plant growth and biochemical responses

Abstract Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is recognized as a strategic crop with high economic, nutritional, and cultural value in Iran; however, in recent years, its yield has significantly declined due to climate change, particularly drought stress. This study was conducted to evaluate the combined eff...

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Main Authors: Sahar A. A. Malik Al-Saadi, Karzan Omer Qader, Hatem Mohammed Hasan, Masoumeh Eskandari, Heidar Meftahizade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-07026-3
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