Publications by authors named "Cibelle G Gadelha"
Jatropha curcas is an oilseed species that is considered an excellent alternative energy source for fossil-based fuels for growing in arid and semiarid regions, where salinity is becoming a stringent problem to crop production. Our working hypothesis was that nitric oxide (NO) priming enhances salt tolerance of J. curcas during early seedling development.
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- Jatropha curcas L., a plant found in dry areas, was studied to understand how salt stress affects its seed germination and growth.
- Salt stress hampers seed germination and increases sodium and chloride levels in the seeds, leading to decreased reserves of lipids and proteins during the initial growth stages.
- Changes in sugar and amino acid levels were minimal under salt stress, and further analyses revealed significant cellular alterations in seeds exposed to high salinity.