Paired growth of cultivated and halophytic wild rice under salt stress induces bacterial endophytes and gene expression responses.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Utilizing salt-affected marginal lands in coastal regions can help meet the growing demand for rice. We explored a nature-based solution involving wild halophytic rice (O. coarctata, Oc) and commercial rice BRRI Dhan 67 (O. sativa, Os) grown in close proximity to each other under salt stress.

Methods

This was to investigate whether a paired planting strategy could help complement rice growth and yield under stress. We also investigated the gene expression and endophytic bacterial profiles of both Os and Oc in unpaired and paired conditions without and with salt.

Results

Paired plants exhibited lower salt damage indicators such as smaller reduction in plant height, electrolyte leakage and chlorophyll loss, as well as higher K⁺

SUBMITTER: Tasnim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10516563 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature