Mexican petunia (Ruellia brittoniana), belongs to the of family Acanthaceae. It is native to
Mexico but it has escaped cultivation and established in disturbed areas in the south eastern …

In a 4-week study, we investigated the effects of increasing soil NaCl (100–400mM) on
photosynthesis, salt uptake and transport, and intracellular compartmentation of Na+ and …

Soil salinity is mainly caused by excessive use of fertilizers and the use of poor quality water,
and adversely affected crop growth especially when grown in protected environments. Soil …

Background and aims The basic set of adaptations necessary for salinity tolerance in
vascular plants remains unknown. Although much has been published on salinity stress …

The present study aimed to uncover the interconnected mechanisms underlying salt
tolerance of Atriplex nummularia, a potential fodder plant for saline agriculture. The plants …

Abstract In the United Arab Emirates, Laguncularia racemosa has been used for
afforestation of desert coastal areas. Greenhouse studies using a culture system based on …

Red radish (Raphanus sativus L.) attracts interest, not only for its taste, but also for its health-
promoting properties. Most of these properties are due to the presence of anthocyanins …

Freshwater scarcity demands exploration of alternative resources like saline water and soils.
Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind NaCl regulation in potential crop plants …

Salinity is often a great limitation in marginal environments with potential for developing
alternative non‐edible crops for biodiesel, and the physiological responses involved in the …

Soil salinity has emerged as one of the most prominent threats to modern intensive farming
systems, and it has necessitated the cultivation of halophytes to ensure food security and …