Salt stress in rice fields is a big problem worldwide, leading to lower rice production. Scientists made new rice plants by mixing two different kinds together. They tested these new plants in soil with high salt levels. Some of the new plants did better than others, producing more rice grains. The plants that did well could be used to make new rice plants that can handle salty soil better. The salty soil affected the plants' height, the length of the part that holds the rice grains, the number of stems, the weight of the plant, and how many rice grains were produced. The scientists found some plants that were good at growing in salty soil, which could help make better rice plants in the future.