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Salinity stress caused by high concentration of salts in the soil is a pervasive issue worldwide impacting agricultural productivity and sustainability. saline soil contain excessive levels of soluble salts primarily sodium chloride (NaCl), which can disrupt plant physiological processes. For glycophytes, plants like fenugreek that are not adapted to saline conditions, exposure to high salt levels can lead to osmotic stress, ion toxicity ad nutrient imbalance. these conditions severely affect plant growth, development and yield. The impact of salinity stress on Trigonella foenum graceum is multifaceted. High salt conditions can impede seed germination, reduce seedling vigor, and limit plant growth by affecting photosynthesis, nutrient uptake and protein synthesis. Salinity also can induce oxidative stress, leading to accumulation of reactive oxygen species (RoS) that damage cellular components. given the economic importance of fenugreek and its increasing demand, understanding the effects of salinity stress on this crop and exploring potential mitigation strategies and imperative. The following experimentation aims to provide an in-depth analysis of effects of salinity stress on Trigonella foenum graecum, focusing on physiological and biochemical interventions. Enhancing the salinity tolerance of fenugreek not only promises to improve crop yields and quality but also contributes to sustainable agriculture and food security in regions affected by soil salinity. In response to salinity stress fenugreek activates various biochemical pathways aimed at mitigating the adverse effects. one key response is the accumulation of osmoprotectants, such as proline and glycine betaine, which help maintain cellular osmotic balance and protect macromolecules from damage. additionally, the antioxidant defense system is upregulated to counteract oxidative stress enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POX) play crucial roles in scavenging RoS and minimizing oxidative damage (Singh et al. 2018)