MUMBAI, India, Oct. 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411030667 A) filed by Shoolini University Of Biotechnology And Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, on April 17, 2024, for 'a method for allevating salt stress in silybum marianum.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Dhriti Kapoor; Dhriti Sharma; Savita Kumari; and Bharat Kapoor.
The application for the patent was published on Oct. 31, under issue no. 44/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention introduces a method to mitigate salt stress in plants, specifically targeting Silybum marianum, by incorporating trehalose and ascorbic acid to enhance antioxidant potential. Furthermore, synergistic effects observed 10 from combined trehalose and ascorbic acid application suggest complementary mechanisms of action, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for addressing salinity stress. This natural compound-based approach presents practicality over chemical treatments or genetic modifications, contributing to sustainable agriculture practices. In overall, this method's efficacy 15 is demonstrated through detailed steps, providing a promising strategy to alleviate salinity-induced toxic effects in Silybum marianum and potentially enhance crop productivity in salt-affected areas, thereby promoting sustainable agriculture."
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