The effect of chitosan in the germination and growth of sorghum bicolor under salt stress

Abstract

The agricultural sector has been facing enormous challenges including reduced crop yield and increased food production demand to cater for the growing population. Crop production is severely affected by abiotic and biotic factors, however, abiotic stresses especially salinity is a major factor that has contributed to more than 50% loss of important crops including rice, wheat, and maize. The use of fertilisers and pesticides played a vital role in improving crop yield and quality throughout the seasons. However, in the last decade, there has been a rising concern about their negative effects on human health and the environment due to their overuse.