Halophytes and climate change: adaptive mechanisms and potential uses

Halophytes are characterized as plants that can survive and complete their life cycle in highly saline environments. This book explores the adaptive mechanisms and special features of halophytes that allow them to grow in environments that are unsuitable for conventional crops and considers their role as a source of food, fuel, fodder, fiber, essential oils, and medicine. It includes coverage of:

• Special morphological, anatomical, and physiological features of halophytes
• Ion accumulation patterns and homeostasis in halophytes
• Potential use of halophytes in the remediation of saline soil
• Growth and physiological response and tolerance to toxicity and drought
• Mangrove ecology, physiology, and adaptation