Comments on: Could Salt Water Be the Solution to Future Irrigation Woes?

By: Dr B S Nadagoudar

Dr B S Nadagoudar — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:54:00 +0000

Breeding crop varieties for salt water resistance should be considered as immediate requirement and Governments provide proper funds.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:53:07 +0000

In reply to Richard Knapp. But does that then cause more sugar to build up, which is not necessarily a health option either

By: S A

S A — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:38:26 +0000

“The tomatoes grown by Red Sea are typically sweeter than other grape or cherry tomatoes, as the plant produces more sugar to counteract the higher salt levels.”

By: Richard Knapp

Richard Knapp — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 16:44:44 +0000

To answer David’s question: the article indicates that the tendency is to create sweeter fruit as the plants compensate for the salinity of the water.

By: Otis R. Needleman

Otis R. Needleman — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:55:38 +0000

Sounds great, needs to go worldwide.

By: Richard Sales

Richard Sales — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:14:42 +0000

Doesn’t salt water kill the the soil itself?

By: David Ladner

David Ladner — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:07:24 +0000

Great story. Do the tomatoes taste saltier than those grown with fresh water?