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New saline-tolerant plant species

July 21 , 2023 365 days 363 0
  • Researchers has discovered a new species of saltwort called Salsola oppositifolia Desfontania in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India.
  • The perennial shrub is belonging to the Amaranthaceae family.
  • They grow in saline, arid to semi-arid environments.
  • It is a halophyte, adapted to saline conditions.
  • They are known for their salty juice stored in their leaves.
  • The plants of the Salsola genus have various uses, including manufacturing soda ash, lye, soaps, and pharmaceutical products.

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