halophytes in English
noun
1
a plant adapted to growing in saline conditions, as in a salt marsh.
However, the mechanisms taken by the seeds of halophytes to adapt to saline stress are still poorly understood.
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1. We do the same thing we do with halophytes, and that is: climatic adaptation.
2. This is a facility dedicated to the next generation of aviation fuels using halophytes.
3. Halophytes such as Salicornia bigelovii can be grown in harsh environments and typically do not compete with food crops for resources, making them promising sources of biodiesel or bioalcohol.