Sodium carbonate and sodium chloride as elicitors of secondary metabolite production in callus cultures of Fagonia indica

Key Points

• Secondary metabolite production was significantly enhanced by both sodium carbonate and sodium chloride.
• Sodium carbonate increased metabolite levels by 40%, while sodium chloride showed a 25% increase.
• Assessment using callus cultures of Fagonia indica demonstrated the effects of these sodium compounds.
• Findings highlight the potential for using these agents to optimize secondary metabolite production in plant tissue cultures.