Scientists discovered that a plant's internal clock helps it respond to salt stress, revealing a possible new path toward more resilient crops.

Salty soil is a growing threat to crops worldwide. Hotter, drier weather has increased evaporation rates, drawing moisture ...

Egyptian researchers found that foliar sprays of glycine betaine and algae extract can substantially protect mango rootstocks ...

A genome-wide study of wheat has identified twenty ARID transcription factor genes, showing that they evolved largely through ...

Understanding how tilapia tolerate salty environments may boost fish farming and preserve valuable freshwater resources.

Plant leaves can cope with much higher salt concentrations than roots. The underlying mechanism may help to develop more salt-tolerant crops. When there is a lack of water, heat or intensive ...

Researchers have discovered a salt adaptation mechanism in plants that facilitates chloride removal from the roots and enhancing salinity tolerance. A research team has uncovered a novel mechanism of ...

There’s a reason why your Christmas dinner tastes so good—the turkey, gravy, potatoes, and trimmings make up one of the saltiest meals you’re likely to consume all year. Add to that the crisps, ...