Salinity tolerance of two critically endangered endemic species and its implications for distribution and conservation of model microinsular Mediterranean species

Moisture content and mycorrhizal fungi in maternal environment influence performance and composition of Lallemantia species offspring

“…Seed mucilage plays a crucial role in enhancing germination during osmotic and salinity stress conditions [ 69 ]. The presence of mucilage likely aids moisture retention around the seeds and facilitates germination in water deficit and salinity conditions [ 70 ].…”