Instead of benefitting the plant, it may lead to negative consequences due to salt accumulation. For instance, salt build-up ...

so root rot doesn't occur. Salt-build up is caused by use of fertiliser over time, or using soft water. This can cause ...

An important cell membrane protein is found to have a role in regulating ion transport in plant cells, which could help plants be more salt-tolerant. The research focused on one of the genes that ...