Fig. 5

MC modulates the expression profile and accumulation of multiple plant hormones. a MC modulates the differentially expressed profile in hormone metabolism, transport, and signaling. The DEGs were controlled by FDR < 5% and |log₂Fc| ≥ 1. The percentage represent the ratio of up−/down-regulated genes number to the total number of regulated-genes. b MC induces the IAA level and reduces ABA and GA levels in cotton roots at five DAT. Cotton seeds of K638 were treated with deionised water (Control) or 400 mg/L MC for 12 h. Segments of approximately 2 cm root apex were cut at five DAT and endogenous free IAA, GA, and ABA were measured. Significant differences were assessed by standard t-tests (**p < 0.01). 3 biological replicates per treatment, 30 roots per replicate