Salt stress reduces rice seed germination and protein content, impacting food security.
The study looked at how salt stress affects the growth of rice seeds in a lab setting. They used different levels of salt to see how it impacted seed germination and biochemical changes. High salt levels reduced seed germination, increased proline accumulation, and decreased protein content. Starch content was also lower in salt-stressed seeds. Overall, the rice plants showed some tolerance to salt stress, but it still affected their growth and development.