A halophyte is a salt-tolerant plant that grows in soil or waters of high salinity, coming into contact with saline water through its roots or by salt spray, such as in saline semi-deserts, mangrove swamps, marshes and sloughs, and seashores. The word derives from Ancient Greek ἅλας (halas) 'salt' and φυτόν (phyton) 'plant'.

Halophytes are a viable commercial alternative to traditional crops and can be used as forage and animal feeds and as energy, oilseed, and protein crops. Halophytes are sufficient to restore saline and contaminated lands and may become an important component of …

Oct 24, 2017 · A halophyte is a type of plant that is able to survive in and around land or water high in salt content. These plants may spend their entire life cycle in high saline environments. Most commonly, halophytes are found growing along ocean shorelines, but can also grow in swamps, marshlands, and desert conditions.

In this Preface to a Special Issue on halophytes and saline adaptations, the evolution of salt tolerance in halophytes, their life-history traits and progress in understanding the molecular, biochemical and physiological mechanisms contributing to salt tolerance are summarized.

We also review the physiological and biochemical adaptation strategies that help halophytes grow and survive in salinity-affected areas. Furthermore, we illustrate the halophyte-mediated phytoremediation process in salinity-affected areas, as well as …

Nov 15, 2024 · Planting halophytes reduces soil pH and salinity, and increases soil enzyme activity. Halophytes enhances rhizosphere network complexity and ecosystem multifunctionality. Soil salinization poses a significant global challenge, exerting adverse effects on both agriculture and ecosystems.

Earth is a very salty place to live in. Approximately 3/4th of the planet is covered in water, most of which lies in saline seas, and a large percentage of our lands is affected by secondary salinization. There are alarming ecological consequences … Continue reading.

Some plants grow and complete their life cycle in the habitats with a high salt content. They are known as salt plants or halophytes. According to Stocker (1933), the critical level of salinity for plants is 0.5% of the dry weight.

Sep 24, 2020 · Halophytes are deep-rooting plants that achieve optimum growth and yield potential at levels at which virtually all modern crops would perish.

Jan 9, 2019 · Here, we summarize current knowledge of the mechanisms underlying the superior reproductive biology of halophytes, focusing on critical aspects including control of flowering time, changes in plant hormonal status and their impact on anther and pollen development and viability, plant carbohydrate status and seed formation, mechanisms behind the ...