Salinity management in Solanaceous Crops using organic molecules

What is it about?

Salt stress is a significant hurdle in increasing production. The presence of specific organic molecules called osmolytes namely proline and glycine betaine has been studied as an indicator and solution for mitigating this. However, certain studies have reported inconsistencies in the above claim. This paper seeks such pieces of evidence and contradictions in Solanaceous crops such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, etc. These refined findings are then compared to the extreme salt-tolerant plant Lycium humile found in the South American Andean deserts.

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Photo by Ariungoo Batzorig on Unsplash

Why is it important?

The findings may contribute to developing effective strategies for improving crop production and productivity in salt-affected regions. Insights into the mechanisms underlying plant salt tolerance can be helpful in developing salt-tolerant crop varieties through genetic engineering or breeding.

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