Full spectrum X-ray mapping reveals differential localization of salt in germinating seeds of differing salt tolerance

摘要

Seeds of many coastal plants can survive exposure to sea water and may be dispersed long distances by the ocean. The salt tolerance or avoidance strategies of seeds are poorly understood even though these traits may fundamentally influence dispersal and recruitment in coastal dunes. This research aimed to demonstrate how salt exclusion or localization within germinating seeds may affect salt tolerance.