Microwaves as a novel seed priming method to augment salinity tolerance via regulating the physiological homeostasis and oxidative defense modes in Gypsophila paniculata plants

The sensitivity of G. paniculata to salinity was reduced by applying microwave technology, as the physiological balance was regulated, thus improving the growth and flowering features. Microwave influences may contribute in the metabolism and biosynthesis of osmolytes and antioxidant defensive modes under salt stressful. Accordingly, sowing the microwaved seeds for 15-second as a novel seed priming could be practiced to enhance salt tolerance of G. paniculata crop grown in arid regions.