Ecophysiology, Abiotic Stress Responses and Utilization of Halophytes

Download or read book Ecophysiology, Abiotic Stress Responses and Utilization of Halophytes written by Mirza Hasanuzzaman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Halophytes are those plant species that can tolerate high salt concentrations. There are diversified species of halophytes suited for growth in various saline regions around the world, e.g. coastal saline soil, soils of mangrove forests, wetlands, marshlands, lands of arid and semiarid regions, and agricultural fields. These plants can be grown in soil and water containing high salt concentrations and unsuitable for conventional crops, and can be good sources of food, fuel, fodder, fiber, essential oils, and medicine. Moreover, halophytes can be exploited as significant and major plant species for the desalination and restoration of saline soils, as well as phytoremediation. This book highlights recent advances in exploring the unique features of halophytes and their potential uses in our changing environment.