Halophytes

Mushtaq, Waseem; Bedair, Heba; Shakeel, Adnan

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-17854-3_95-1

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“…However, it is essential to recognize that the selection of suitable plant species is not arbitrary; it depends on specific attributes. These chosen plants must possess distinctive qualities, including salt tolerance, significant biomass production, ease of cultivation, and propagation, and ideally, versatility for various applications such as forage or biofuel production and other value‐added uses (Mushtaq et al., 2020).…”

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Assessment of salt tolerance in phytodesalination candidates: Two varieties of Fimbristylis—F. ferruginea and F. tenuicula

Manasathien,

Khanema

2024

J of Env Quality

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Phytodesalination, an environmentally sustainable solution for saline soil challenges, involves identifying salt‐tolerant plants. This study meticulously examined Fimbristylis ferruginea and Fimbristylis tenuicula near the underground salt dome in Khon Kaen, Thailand, revealing unique physicochemical soil properties, morphology, metabolomic responses, and ionic sequestration mechanisms. Despite F. ferruginea’s lower ECe (21.79 vs. 41.46 dS m−1 for F. tenuicula), it excelled in sodium sequestration (504.42 g kg DW−1 vs. 246.32 g kg DW−1). Fimbristylis ferruginea’s roots efficiently locked sodium, facilitated by cyanidin, pelargonidin, and proline—compatible solutes crucial under salinity stress. Conversely, F. tenuicula, within the same genus and environment, responded to salinity stress by elongating roots and stems, enhancing salt storage, and increasing chlorophyll a content. Bioconcentration factor and translocation factor calculations designated F. ferruginea for phytostabilization and F. tenuicula for phytoextraction. This research emphasizes the assessment of salt tolerance in two Fimbristylis species, serving as natural salt reservoirs with low‐cost implications. Remarkably, F. ferruginea dominated, storing up to 50% sodium in its biomass.

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Assessment of salt tolerance in phytodesalination candidates: Two varieties of Fimbristylis—F. ferruginea and F. tenuicula

Manasathien,

Khanema

2024

J of Env Quality

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“…A specific subgroup, called Eu-halophytes, are succulent plants with the ability to secrete excess salt [23]. They not only absorb water from saline soil but can also accumulate metals and store them in their leaves and stems, making them valuable for phytoremediation [24][25][26][27][28]. This ability suggests the presence of specific mechanisms and compounds for attracting and storing metals.…”

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A New Herbal Source of Synthesizing Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Yazdani,

Okhovat,

Doosti

et al. 2024

Int J Imaging Syst Tech

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This study explores the potential of halophytes, plants adapted to saline environments, as a novel source for developing herbal MRI contrast agents. Halophytes naturally accumulate various metals within their tissues. These metal ions, potentially complexed with organic molecules, are released into aqueous solutions prepared from the plants. We investigated the ability of these compounds to generate contrast enhancement in MRI using a sequential approach. First, aqueous extracts were prepared from seven selected halophytes, and their capacity to induce contrast in MR images was evaluated. Based on these initial findings, sample halophytes were chosen for further investigations. Second, chemical analysis revealed aluminum as the primary potent metal which enhances the contrast. Third, the halophyte extract was fractionated based on polarity, and the most polar fraction exhibited the strongest contrast‐generating effect. Finally, the relaxivity of this fraction, a key parameter for MRI contrast agents, was measured. We propose that aluminum, likely complexed with a polar molecule within the plant extract, is responsible for the observed contrast enhancement in MRI.

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A critical inventory of the mediterranean endemics in the egyptian flora

2023

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In terms of plant diversity, the Mediterranean Basin is the world’s second richest hotspot, and one of the most important locations on the planet for endemic species. Despite the widespread acknowledgment of the region’s global importance for plant diversity, an up-to-date list of Mediterranean endemics is still unavailable. The available data are frequently insufficient or out of date at both the whole and the national levels. Therefore, the present study aimed at delimiting the Mediterranean floristic region, screening the Mediterranean endemics, and determining the habitats and phyto-geographical distribution of these taxa in Egypt. Hence, a preliminary list of 402 Mediterranean endemic taxa in Egypt was compiled from the available literature. Indeed, the present study has reduced this number to sixty-five (16.2%) Mediterranean endemics belonging to 49 genera and 22 families. Fifteen major habitats are supporting the Mediterranean endemics in Egypt. The most represented habitat was the non-saline depressions (20 taxa = 30.8%), followed by the coastal dunes (19 taxa = 29.2%). Moreover, the Mareotis (west) subsector was the richest with 57 taxa = 87.7%. In conclusion, it’s crucial to clearly define Mediterranean endemic plants and provide an updated documented database of these taxa for a given territory to help guide future management plans that support the conservation and sustainable use of these important species under the current thought-provoking devastating impacts of rapid anthropogenic and climate changes in the region.

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Halophytes

Cited by 10 publications

References 70 publications

Assessment of salt tolerance in phytodesalination candidates: Two varieties of Fimbristylis—F. ferruginea and F. tenuicula

Assessment of salt tolerance in phytodesalination candidates: Two varieties of Fimbristylis—F. ferruginea and F. tenuicula

A New Herbal Source of Synthesizing Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A critical inventory of the mediterranean endemics in the egyptian flora

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