Halophytes have long been used for medicinal purposes. However, for many decades, their
use was entirely empirical, with virtually no knowledge of the bioactive compounds …

The composition and concentration of contaminants present in winery wastewater fluctuate
through space and time, presenting a challenge for traditional remediation methods. Bio …

One way to encourage agricultural self-sufficiency in arid regions is to increase the
productivity of conventional freshwater agriculture. Another way is to develop and implement …

The importance of green technologies is steadily growing. Salt-tolerant plants have been
proposed as energy crops for cultivation on saline lands. Halophytes such as Salicornia …

Scientists are trained to tell stories, scientific stories. Training is also needed to comprehend
and contextualize these highly nuanced and technical stories because they are designed to …

In basic and applied sciences, genome editing has become an indispensable tool,
especially the versatile and adaptable CRISPR/Cas9 system. Using CRISPR/Cas9 in plants …

Halophytes are the flowering plants native to saline habitats. These habitats contain high
salt, heavy metals and other toxic anthropogenic agents. To complete their life cycle in such …

Utilizing saline soil and water resources are essential in meeting future demands for food,
feed, and biofuels in a world of increasing freshwater scarcity, by use of halophytes (salt …

Carpobrotus edulis (L.) NE Br.(Hottentot-fig) is a problematic invasive species found in
coastal areas worldwide. Mechanical removal is a common control method, leaving the …

Halophytes are a potential source of lignocellulosic material for biorefinery, as they can be
grown in areas unsuitable for the cultivation of crops aimed at food production. To enable …