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Influence of Salinity on Photosynthesis of Halophytes

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Salinity: Environment - Plants - Molecules

Abstract

Tolerance of the photosynthetic apparatus of halophytes to saline conditions is brought about by adaptations at a range of scales, from biochemical adaptations to specialized morphologies. Of paramount importance is the capability to minimize water loss through reduced stomatal conductance while maintaining photosynthetic carbon gain. Recent work suggests the capacity to with stand photooxidative stress is also an important component of the suite of traits that confer tolerance of halophytes to saline conditions. Eutrophication of saline habitats, increases in atmospheric CO2. and rising sea levels are likely to modify photosynthesis of halophytes under saline conditions, and may therefore alter ecological processes.

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Lovelock, C.E., Ball, M.C. (2002). Influence of Salinity on Photosynthesis of Halophytes. In: Läuchli, A., Lüttge, U. (eds) Salinity: Environment - Plants - Molecules. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48155-3_15

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