A scientific seminar on the role of phytohormones in cotton genotypes was held at the Faculty of Biology
A scientific seminar on the topic “The role of phytohormones in the development of tolerance to fungal diseases in cotton genotypes” was held at the Faculty of Biology of Baku State University. The seminar was attended by the faculty’s academic staff, doctoral students, master’s students, and undergraduates. The seminar was presented by Nurlan Rashid oglu Amrahov, a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Biology. His research focuses on the effects of the pathogenic fungus Verticillium dahliae and heavy metals on the productivity of cotton plants, as well as the role of phytohormones in mitigating these effects. Within the framework of the study, the effects of salicylic acid, kinetin, indole-3-acetic acid, and their nanoassemblies with graphene oxide on the morphological, physiological, and biochemical parameters of cotton plants were investigated. The results showed that these compounds enhance the activity of the antioxidant system in plants, increase resistance to oxidative stress, and strengthen defense against pathogens. It was noted during the seminar that the obtained results open up new opportunities for developing resistant cotton varieties against biotic and abiotic stress factors, creating environmentally safe biostimulants, and improving agricultural productivity.
The event concluded with scientific discussions and an exchange of ideas.
