Stress Physiology
To identify the mechanisms of stress tolerance in relation to reproductive stages of selected crops that poses these mechanisms.
Establishment of markers biochemical and physiological for tolerance of these phases of growth cycle to salt but other environmental stresses for use as screening criteria for breeders.
Determination of source/sink relationship related to yield under stress conditions
Investigation about the proposed role of hormones in the stress tolerance at reproductive phases of crops.
Agro-industrial potential of non-conventional salt tolerant plants.
Identification and characterization of arid land plants having products of economic value