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This project focuses on developing salt-tolerant crops by studying halophytes, which thrive in saline environments. Using advanced molecular techniques, it aims to uncover the mechanisms that allow these plants to manage high sodium levels, potentially leading to improved resilience in traditional crops.
One of the greatest challenges of the 21st century is to meet the world’s future food security and sustainability needs despite the rapid and large declines in suitable resources needed for the agricultural expansion required in the foreseeable future.
As a result, interest in saline resources has escalated over the years but, notwithstanding great efforts from the scientific and breeding community, success in the development of salt tolerant crops remains elusive.
For major breakthrough in crop…
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI FIRENZE
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Australia, Hobart
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
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