PhD Dissertation at the University of Basrah Explores Molecular and Physiological Study of Washingtonia Palm
A PhD dissertation at the College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, investigated the molecular and physiological role of melatonin in salt and oxidative stress tolerance of Washingtonia palm.
The dissertation, conducted by researcher Amjad Hussein Kamel, aimed to examine the effect of melatonin foliar application on Washingtonia palm seedlings grown under salinity stress.
The study included two main factors: three levels of irrigation water salinity and melatonin application.
The dissertation recommended promoting the cultivation of Washingtonia palm in Iraq due to its multiple benefits: aesthetic value in landscaping and median strips, industrial value for potential use in wood production, and medicinal value, as it may contribute to the discovery of new pharmaceutical compounds.
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