Influence of salicylic acid on plant defense, growth and biochemical composition of Salix alba infected with Lymantria obfuscata in Kashmir

Influence of salicylic acid on plant defense, growth and biochemical composition of Salix alba infected with Lymantria obfuscata in Kashmir


Lymantria obfuscata poses a significant threat to Salix alba plantations in Kashmir, creating an urgent need for sustainable, non-chemical pest management strategies. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of salicylic acid (SA) as a plant defense i…

Author: Oyais Ahmad Wagay, Javeed Ahmad Mugloo, Barkat Hussain, Nazir A. Pala, Gowher Nabi Parrey, Jauhar Rafeeq


Published at: 2026-03-24 00:00:00

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