We have found that hydrogen peroxide at low levels can induce synthesis of osmoprotectants, e.g. glycinebetaine in barley, and proline and sucrose in rice. Then we have succeeded in enhancing salt-stress tolerance by hydrogen peroxide treatment in rice, which is known to be one of the most salt-sensitive crops. Furthermore we have found that hydrogen peroxide treatment induces a higher sugar content in tomato and melon fruits. Hydrogen peroxide was effective in accelerating germination of a turf grass (Kentucky bluegrass) under cool conditions. Thus we conclude that application of hydrogen peroxide can be a useful technique for agriculture. © 2006 Springer. All Rights Reserved.
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Uchida, A., Takabe, T., Takabe, T., & Jagendorf, A. T. (2006). Induction of biosynthesis of osmoprotectants in higher plants by hydrogen peroxide and its application to agriculture. In Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants (pp. 153–159). Springer Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4389-9_10
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