Effects of Salinity on the Growth and Nutrition of Taro (<i>Colocasia esculenta</i>): Implications for Food Security

Taro (<i>Colocasia esculenta</i> (L.) Schott) is a staple food crop in the Asia-Pacific region in areas where rising sea levels are threatening agricultural production. However, little is known about its response to salinity. In this study, we investigated the effects of salinity on the...

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Main Authors: Georgia R. Lloyd, Akane Uesugi, Roslyn M. Gleadow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/11/2319