Salinity-tolerant rice: A sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation
Methane (CH₄) emissions pose a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Rice cultivation, reliant on flooded fields, accounts for over 45 % of these emissions. Projections indicate that by 2030, CH₄ emissions from rice are expected to increase by 35–60 %. Effective emission reduction strategie...
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| author | Anumalla, Mahender Catolos, Margaret Ramos, Joie Sta, Cruz, Ma Tersesa Zhang, Xiaoli Radanielson, Ando Bhosale, Sankalp de los Reyes, Benildo G. Hussain, Waseem |
| author_browse | Anumalla, Mahender Bhosale, Sankalp Catolos, Margaret Hussain, Waseem Radanielson, Ando Ramos, Joie Sta, Cruz, Ma Tersesa Zhang, Xiaoli de los Reyes, Benildo G. |
| author_facet | Anumalla, Mahender Catolos, Margaret Ramos, Joie Sta, Cruz, Ma Tersesa Zhang, Xiaoli Radanielson, Ando Bhosale, Sankalp de los Reyes, Benildo G. Hussain, Waseem |
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| description | Methane (CH₄) emissions pose a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Rice cultivation, reliant on flooded fields, accounts for over 45 % of these emissions. Projections indicate that by 2030, CH₄ emissions from rice are expected to increase by 35–60 %. Effective emission reduction strategies include direct seeded rice (DSR) and alternative wetting and drying (AWD) techniques. This review examines CH₄ emissions in saline rice ecosystems, highlighting substantial evidence that emissions are lower in these environments. We explore the distinctive microbial processes within saline environments that modify molecular and physiological pathways, ultimately inhibiting methanogenic microorganisms and reducing CH₄ emissions. Furthermore, we underscore the remarkable potential of saline ecosystems to enhance food security while curbing CH₄ emissions. We also discuss the urgent need to develop next-generation, salinity-resistant rice varieties using modern tools and technologies that address high-salinity conditions. Conclusively, salinity-tolerant rice offers the dual benefits of increased food security and reduced environmental impact, thereby fostering sustainable agricultural practices in saline ecosystem regions. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1767132025-11-12T04:57:46Z Salinity-tolerant rice: A sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation Anumalla, Mahender Catolos, Margaret Ramos, Joie Sta, Cruz, Ma Tersesa Zhang, Xiaoli Radanielson, Ando Bhosale, Sankalp de los Reyes, Benildo G. Hussain, Waseem methane emission saline soils salt tolerance greenhouse gas emissions flooding mitigation farming systems direct seeding food security sustainability Methane (CH₄) emissions pose a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Rice cultivation, reliant on flooded fields, accounts for over 45 % of these emissions. Projections indicate that by 2030, CH₄ emissions from rice are expected to increase by 35–60 %. Effective emission reduction strategies include direct seeded rice (DSR) and alternative wetting and drying (AWD) techniques. This review examines CH₄ emissions in saline rice ecosystems, highlighting substantial evidence that emissions are lower in these environments. We explore the distinctive microbial processes within saline environments that modify molecular and physiological pathways, ultimately inhibiting methanogenic microorganisms and reducing CH₄ emissions. Furthermore, we underscore the remarkable potential of saline ecosystems to enhance food security while curbing CH₄ emissions. We also discuss the urgent need to develop next-generation, salinity-resistant rice varieties using modern tools and technologies that address high-salinity conditions. Conclusively, salinity-tolerant rice offers the dual benefits of increased food security and reduced environmental impact, thereby fostering sustainable agricultural practices in saline ecosystem regions. 2025-09 2025-09-30T08:32:44Z 2025-09-30T08:32:44Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176713 en Open Access application/pdf Elsevier Anumalla, Mahender, Margaret Catolos, Joie Ramos, Ma Tersesa Sta Cruz, Xiaoli Zhang, Ando Radanielson, Sankalp Bhosale, Benildo G. de los Reyes, and Waseem Hussain. "Salinity-tolerant rice: A sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation." Current Plant Biology (2025): 100518. |
| spellingShingle | methane emission saline soils salt tolerance greenhouse gas emissions flooding mitigation farming systems direct seeding food security sustainability Anumalla, Mahender Catolos, Margaret Ramos, Joie Sta, Cruz, Ma Tersesa Zhang, Xiaoli Radanielson, Ando Bhosale, Sankalp de los Reyes, Benildo G. Hussain, Waseem Salinity-tolerant rice: A sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation |
| title | Salinity-tolerant rice: A sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation |
| title_full | Salinity-tolerant rice: A sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation |
| title_fullStr | Salinity-tolerant rice: A sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Salinity-tolerant rice: A sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation |
| title_short | Salinity-tolerant rice: A sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation |
| title_sort | salinity tolerant rice a sustainable solution for food security and greenhouse gas mitigation |
| topic | methane emission saline soils salt tolerance greenhouse gas emissions flooding mitigation farming systems direct seeding food security sustainability |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176713 |
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