Oxidative homeostasis describes the electrically induced recalibration of a plant’s redox balance. Under moderate electrical stimulation, controlled ROS generation acts as a signaling cue that upregulates antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, peroxidases). This hormetic response increases the plant’s capacity to neutralize pathogen-derived oxidative bursts while maintaining normal metabolic function.
The mechanism is closely related to Enzymatic Antioxidant Defense Activation, which focuses specifically on the enzyme-upregulation step.