High salt tolerant wheat lines selected and developed by OlsAro
Salinity is
one of the major abiotic stressors affecting crop plants worldwide. According
to FAO tere are more than 833 million hectares of salt-affected soils around
the globe (8.7% of the planet). And that 20 to 50 percent of irrigated soils in
all continents are too salty. Meaning that over 1.5 billion people worldwide
face significant challenges in growing food due to soil degradation.
Salinity is one of the major abiotic stressors affecting crop plants worldwide. Six percent of the world’s arable land and 20% of the world’s irrigated arable land can no longer be used for crop cultivation due to high salinity. In addition, it is estimated that 2000 ha of arable land are lost every day due to salt contamination.
OlsAro is well under way to develop a wheat that is tolerant to salt. It germinates and grows well in saline soil, gives good yield, is adapted to local environments, and removes salt from the soil. Furthermore, saline land that is fallow because of a dry season (e.g. in Bangladesh) can be utilized during this season, adding one more crop season
OlsAro is well under way to develop a wheat that is tolerant to salt. It germinates and grows well in saline soil, gives good yield, is adapted to local environments, and removes salt from the soil. Furthermore, saline land that is fallow because of a dry season (e.g. in Bangladesh) can be utilized during this season, adding one more crop season