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• Published Subscription Review Article 1 Nov 2024

  Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Phytohormones: Bridging Plant Immunity and Human Health

  By Neelesh Kumar Maurya, Neeti Kushwaha, Pratibha Arya, Aditi Rikhari, Gayatri Ramachandra

  Abstract: This review highlights the multifaceted roles of phytohormones, including salicylic acid, abscisic acid, cytokinins, and brassinosteroids, emphasizing their contributions to plant immunity and potential therapeutic applications in human health. Phytohormones are critical regulators of plant growth, development, and defense, functioning as signaling molecules that activate and coordinate plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Salicylic acid, in particular, is instrumental in systemic acquired resistance (SAR), a defense mechanism that strengthens …

  Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–23 Read article →