Molecular Nexus Between Salinity Stress and Plants Necessitates Re-Thinking of Sustainable Agronomic Practices and Resilience Strategies
摘要
Salinity is a significant global problem influencing soil quality, water availability and agricultural productivity. Emphasizing creative biotechnology interventions, ecologically friendly soil amendments and precision farming methods, this article thoroughly reviews the most recent advancements in salinity management. It examines and re-evaluates how plants tolerate salinity stress, including genetic modifications, root-structure adaptations, and microbial-assisted therapeutic methods. The prospect of rethinking the process might open new avenues for effectively reducing plant salinity stress. Ion transporters, osmoprotectants, and hormone regulation are sophisticated mechanisms that plants have evolved to identify and mitigate salinity stress. HKTs and NHXs control the Na⁺ and Cl⁻ compartmentalization, thus avoiding cytotoxicity. Genes including GA2ox, MYB, and WRKY affect stress responses and development, enhancing salinity tolerance. While phytohormones such as Jasmonic acid (JA) and salicylic acid (SA) influence stress-induced adaptation responses, osmolytes, including proline and polyamines, play a crucial role in maintaining cellular homeostasis. Oxidative damage is partially prevented by antioxidant enzymes such as catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Precision farming techniques, microbial inoculants and genetic engineering offer promising opportunities to enhance crop resistance in saline environments, ensuring long-term agricultural productivity and sustainability. This article provides a comprehensive roadmap for addressing salinity issues by combining cutting-edge research, current advancements and integrative approaches.
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