Mechanisms of salt stress tolerance in Casuarina: a review of recent research

Salinization is a global concern whose extent is predicted to progressively increase over this century. In this context, biosaline agriculture has been included in the set of climate-smart solutions to support sustainable and resilient ecosystems. The Casuarinaceae family is widely known for its int...

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Published in:Journal of forest research 2022-03, Vol.27 (2), p.113-116
Main Authors: Ribeiro-Barros, Ana I., Pawlowski, Katharina, Ramalho, José C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Casuarinaceae
ecophysiology
omics
rhizosphere
salinity
symbioses
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Summary:Salinization is a global concern whose extent is predicted to progressively increase over this century. In this context, biosaline agriculture has been included in the set of climate-smart solutions to support sustainable and resilient ecosystems. The Casuarinaceae family is widely known for its intrinsic ability to thrive under saline environments. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms underlying salt-tolerance in this family is of utmost importance for landscape integration and soil rehabilitation. In this mini-review, we present the state of the art of Casuarina research - from gene to ecosystem - in response to salinity, towards green growth and sustainable development. Based on literature retrieval from 2000 to 2021, a general overview of salt-stress tolerance in the Casuarinaceae is presented, and the extent of the contribution of root-nodule and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses, as well as the related eco-physiological and molecular changes are discussed.
ISSN:1341-6979
1610-7403
1610-7403
DOI:10.1080/13416979.2022.2036416