Dec28,2023
Halophytes are deep-rooting plants that achieve optimum growth and yield potential at levels at which virtually all modern crops would perish
With their vigorous growth and root development, these opportunistic plants are often able to take advantage of less saline moisture within the soil profile
Salt-tolerant, the halophyte is a unique plant. Where other plants struggle to survive, they are capable of growing and reproducing in soils with high salt concentrations
Halophytes are found in a multitude of ecosystems, including coastal regions, irrigated lands with poor drainage in the tropics, saline semi-deserts and mangroves swamps.
Halophytes can be irrigated with seawater without their yields being compromised, it makes them a strong alternative candidate for degraded areas affected by salinisation.
Halophytes’ adaptability to ecosystems is highlighted in their ecological value amid the changing climate.
Halophytes’ adaptability to ecosystems is highlighted in their ecological value amid the changing climate.
As halophytic flora plays a major role in protecting coastal habitats and maintaining ecological stability, they often act as sand dune binders to prevent erosion and seawater incursion into freshwater habitats.