In tall soybeans, the balance between growth hormone GA3 and stress hormone JA strongly predicted plant height, while in short soybeans, GA3 and strigolactones were the key ratio for height.
Scientific Claim
Grey correlation analysis showed that GA3/jasmonic acid ratio was strongly positively correlated with plant height in Henong 60 (correlation degree = 0.95), while GA3/strigolactones ratio was critical for Heinong 48 (correlation degree = 0.93).
Original Statement
“Grey correlation analysis highlighted cultivar-specific hormone ratio impacts: GA3/JA, GA3/SA, and BR/SLs significantly influenced HN60 plant height, while GA3/SLs, IAA/SLs, and BR/SLs were critical for HN48 (Abstract and Figure 5)”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim describes statistical correlations without implying causation, which is appropriate for the grey correlation analysis methodology used.