Called “Saxauls” in GBIF
Haloxylon is a genus of shrubs or small trees, belonging to the plant family Amaranthaceae. Haloxylon and its species are known by the common name saxaul. "Saksaul" is a common Turkic word that entered Russian through Kazakh.
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If you've ever wondered how anything grows near an old industrial site or mining runoff, this gen...
Understanding how this tough desert shrub shifts its metabolism between scorching afternoons and ...
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Scientists found a gene from a tough desert shrub that helps plants survive copper contamination, phenolic pollutants, and industrial chemicals by strengthening cell walls and breaking down toxins. This discovery could lead to hardier plants for cleaning up polluted soils.
Understanding how this tough desert shrub shifts its metabolism between scorching afternoons and cool nights could point to...
