coastal-plants
Coastal plants are species adapted to thrive in salt-laden, nutrient-poor environments where land meets sea, facing unique stressors including salt spray, sandy or saline soils, and wind exposure. Studying coastal plant adaptations is essential for understanding fundamental plant physiology, particularly osmotic stress tolerance and nutrient uptake strategies under extreme conditions. This research has practical applications for ecosystem conservation, shoreline stabilization, and developing climate-resilient crops as sea levels rise and soils increasingly salinize.
Lyme grass spotted along a Long Island coastal community street
Lyme grass holds shifting sand dunes in place with deep roots, making it a practical choice for a...
sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera) observed in S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrn...
Sea grape is one of the toughest salt-tolerant shrubs you can grow near the beach, and confirmed ...