Physiological Characterization under the Influence of Drought Stress and Salicylic Acid in Valeriana wallichii DC
Authors: Ansari, S., Patni, B., Jangpangi, D., Joshi, H. C., Bhatt, M. K., Purohit, V.
Date: 2026-01-09 · Version: 1
DOI: 10.64898/2026.01.09.698547 Category: Plant Biology
Model Organism: Valeriana wallichii
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The study evaluated foliar salicylic acid (SA) applications for alleviating drought stress in the high‑altitude medicinal plant Valeriana wallichii. SA treatments improved photosynthetic performance, water‑use efficiency, chlorophyll content, and root biomass under both severe (25% field capacity) and moderate (50% field capacity) drought conditions. These results suggest SA can enhance drought tolerance and productivity of this species.
drought stress salicylic acid photosynthetic efficiency water use efficiency root biomass