67$^{th}$ B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2022
What are salt-loving plants called?
aXerophytes
bMesophytes
cGlycophytes
dHalophytes✓ Correct
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
Halophytes are salt-loving plants that grow in saline soils and coastal regions. They survive by removing or storing excess salt, having succulent leaves, and reducing water loss. They maintain osmotic balance using solutes like proline and sugar. Examples include mangroves (Avicennia, Rhizophora), Salicornia and Atriplex.
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