Enhancing Triticum aestivum Growth Parameters and Alleviating Cadmium Toxicity through Biochar Seed Priming

Seed priming is an expedient pre-sowing practice which involves imbibing the seeds with a specific solution to up-regulate the metabolic processes and increased germination rate without radicle protrusion via the seed coat. Heavy metal contamination, especially cadmium, poses a significant threat to food security and human health. Cadmium, a highly soluble and toxic metal, readily accumulates in plants, impacting their growth and posing risks to consumers. Biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from plant waste, offers a promising solution for mitigating cadmium toxicity in crops. It improves soil quality, enhances nutrient availability, and supports beneficial microbial activity. The researchers hypothesized that biochar priming could reduce cadmium's adverse effects on wheat growth and physiology.

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Seed priming ، Biochar ، cadmium toxicity ، Plant resistance