Salicornia as a salt-tolerant crop: potential for addressing climate change challenges and sustainable agriculture development

Abstract

Halophyte plant Salicornia has potential uses in farming and environmental management. Salicornia is one of the most important families of halophytes and known for its exceptional salt tolerance. It thrives well in saline habitats near coastal areas. A comprehensive review paper provides an overview of Salicornia, including details on the impact of temperature and salinity on the germination of different ecotypes, as well as the influence of day length and salinity on seedling establishment. Salicornia L. presents a promising opportunity for sustainable agriculture and economic development as it may improve the lives and livelihoods of underprivileged groups while also benefiting the environment through carbon sequestration, soil preservation, and biodiversity preservation.

Exploring the Potentials of Halophytes in Addressing Climate Change-Related Issues: A Synthesis of Their Biological, Environmental, and Socioeconomic Aspects

“…Salicornia spp. : Salicornia is a genus of succulent halophytes that are widely distributed in coastal areas around the world [61][62][63]. Salicornia spp.…”

“…Besides their use as fodder [79], halophytes can also be used to produce a variety of food products, including vegetables and grains [7]. Many halophytes such as quinoa, Purslane, and Salicornia have already gained popularity as alternative food crops [7,63,147,148]. In fact, quinoa grains are now widely sold and considered a super-food with multiple benefits [149,150].…”