Glassworts: From Wild Salt Marsh Species to Sustainable Edible Crops

Halophytes are naturally adapted in saline environments, where they benefit from the substantial amounts of salt in the growth media. The need for salt-tolerant crops increases as substantial percentages of cultivated land worldwide are affected by salinity. There are few protocols, guidelines, or t...

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Main Authors: Danilo Loconsole, Giuseppe Cristiano, Barbara De Lucia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/9/1/14