Salinity, photosynthesis, and leaf growth
Authors
Lawrence J. WaldronNorman Terry
Authors Affiliations
Lawrence J. Waldron is Associate Professor, Department of Plant and Soil Biology, University of California, Berkeley; Norman Terry is Professor, Department of Plant and Soil Biology, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 38(10):38-39. DOI:10.3733/ca.v038n10p38. October 1984.
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Abstract
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Manipulation of the plant's environment to reduce salinity will continue to be the principal management strategy in the future. Competition for limited quantities of high-quality water, however, may eventually force growers to use lower quality water, such as municipal and irrigation return flows. Development of new, more salt-tolerant crops and crop varieties will therefore provide an important supplemental means of managing salinity.
Waldron L, Terry N. 1984. Salinity, photosynthesis, and leaf growth. Hilgardia 38(10):38-39. DOI:10.3733/ca.v038n10p38
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