{"id":3283,"date":"2024-08-08T14:30:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T14:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=3283"},"modified":"2024-10-16T21:01:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T21:01:13","slug":"wild-tomatoes-hold-key-to-unlocking-salt-stress-tolerance-in-crops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/wild-tomatoes-hold-key-to-unlocking-salt-stress-tolerance-in-crops\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Tomatoes Hold Key to Unlocking Salt Stress Tolerance in Crops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new study on wild tomatoes reveals genetic traits that could help develop salt-tolerant crops, offering hope for more resilient and sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As climate change escalates and soil salinity rises in agricultural areas worldwide, the quest to find crops that can thrive under these challenging conditions intensifies. While cultivated tomatoes often falter in salty soils, their wild relatives have naturally adapted to survive in diverse and harsh environments. A recent breakthrough study by researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) may hold the key to leveraging these wild genes to develop more salt-tolerant crop varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research team, led by Magda Julkowska, an assistant professor at BTI, focused on <em>Solanum pimpinellifolium<\/em>, a wild tomato species closely related to cultivated tomatoes. Despite its unimpressive appearance, this tiny, cherry-sized fruit harbors a wealth of genetic diversity and resilience against environmental stresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To unearth the mechanisms behind its salt tolerance, the scientists subjected these wild tomatoes to various levels of salt stress. Using high-throughput phenotyping techniques, they examined the plants&#8217; responses both in greenhouse and field conditions, uncovering significant variations in how they coped with salinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of the study\u2019s most intriguing findings was that a plant\u2019s overall vigor \u2013 its ability to grow quickly and robustly \u2013 played a significant role in its salt tolerance,&#8221; Julkowska said in a n<a href=\"https:\/\/btiscience.org\/explore-bti\/news\/post\/unlocking-the-secrets-of-salt-stress-tolerance-in-wild-tomatoes\/\" title=\"\">ews release<\/a>. &#8220;This suggests that breeding healthier, more vigorous plants could indirectly improve their ability to withstand salt stress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The investigation revealed that characteristics such as transpiration rate, shoot mass and ion accumulation were strongly correlated with plant performance under salt stress. Remarkably, while the transpiration rate was crucial in the greenhouse, shoot mass had a more pronounced impact on yield in field conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe were surprised to find that the amount of salt the plants accumulated in their leaves wasn\u2019t as important to their overall performance as previously thought,\u201d added Julkowska. \u201cThis challenges some existing ideas about how plants cope with salt stress and opens up new avenues for research.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the study\u2019s most exciting revelations was the discovery of candidate genes previously unassociated with salt stress tolerance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;These specific genotypes can be used as allele donors for further improving crop performance and developing more sustainable agriculture,&#8221; Julkowska added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pioneering study provides valuable insights into the genetic basis of salt stress tolerance in wild tomatoes, laying the groundwork for future research and breeding efforts. The findings could inform the development of tomato varieties \u2014 and potentially other crops \u2014 that can grow in saline soils, expanding agricultural possibilities and ensuring more stable yields amidst changing climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it may be some time before salt-tolerant tomatoes make their way to supermarket shelves, this research represents a significant step towards creating a more resilient and sustainable food system. 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