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Interaction of Salinity and CaCO3Affects the Physiology and Fatty Acid Metabolism in Portulaca oleracea

Authors :
Bessrour, Mouna
Chelbi, Najla
Moreno, Diego A.
Chibani, Farhat
Abdelly, Chedly
Carvajal, Micaela
Source :
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry; May 2018, Vol. 66 Issue: 26 p6683-6691, 9p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

As a result of the extreme conditions that usually occur in Mediterranean climates, the objective of this work is to study the combined and/or separate effects of saline and alkaline stresses in Portulaca oleracea. The study was carried out to determine the nutritional food potential in relation to plant physiological parameters. The results show that alkaline media in which CaCO3was present did not affect growth but exposure to 100 mM NaCl decreased it greatly. Fatty acid content increased under all stress conditions but to a higher extent with salinity; however, the protein content was increased only by alkaline media. The beneficial effect of each stress on P. oleraceais discussed in light of the physiological response, pointing out the suitability of this plant for human nutrition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218561 and 15205118
Volume :
66
Issue :
26
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs45798606
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b01456