5. Halophyte uses
Since the 2000s, a growing number of articles have reported on the biological activities of these plants, which are beneficial for food (nutritional properties), cosmetics (moisturizing, antioxidant, antimicrobial, photoprotective, anti-aging properties) and medicine (anticancer, antidiabetic, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory properties, etc.).
5.1 Ecological
In addition to their resilience in the face of harsh conditions in saline or arid regions, halophytes play an important role in preserving certain coastal ecosystems or restoring post-industrial sites.
In the first situation, the very deep root system of halophytes helps prevent coastal erosion by retaining soil, thus stabilizing fragile habitats. For example, oyat (Ammophila...
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