Salt-Tolerance in Castor Bean (<i>Ricinus communis</i> L.) Is Associated with Thicker Roots and Better Tissue K<sup>+</sup>/Na<sup>+</sup> Distribution
Soil salinity is a serious threat to agriculture worldwide. Castor bean (<i>Ricinus communis</i> L.) is an in-demand oilseed crop containing 40–60% highly valued oil in its seeds. It is moderately sensitive to salinity. Two glasshouse experiments were conducted to assess plant growth and...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/9/821 |