Effect of salicylic acid on morphological traits and the expression of key rubber biosynthesis genes in Parthenium argentatum A. Gray
Guayule (Parthenium argentatum A. Gray) serves as a critical, drought-tolerant alternative source of natural rubber for medical and industrial applications. While salicylic acid is a fundamental signaling molecule in plant development, stress responses, and secondary metabolism, its specific influence on the gene expre...