Tag: Osmotic adjustment

Water stress, primarily caused by drought, is a major abiotic stress factor affecting organisms globally. It triggers a cascade of physiological and biochemical changes in plants to cope with water deficiency, often leading to reduced productivity.

Approximately 20% of cultivated land and half of all irrigated lands worldwide are affected by salinity, posing a significant threat to global food production. To combat this, plants have evolved complex and interconnected mechanisms of salt tolerance, allowing them to survive in environments with high salt concentrations.