Potassium, an important element to improve water use efficiency and growth parameters in quinoa ( <i>Chenopodium quinoa</i> ) under saline conditions

Due to changes in the ecosystem and misuse of resources, salinity also increases. Approximately 20% all irrigated land is affected by this will increase over time. Therefore, it necessary develop more environmentally friendly agricultural techniques but exploit potential crops with high nutritional value tolerance like quinoa (Chenopodium Willd.). In context, potassium an essential macronutrient for plant growth development. Furthermore, one strategies some salt-tolerant plants uptake under saline conditions such that K+/Na+ ratio maintained a proper osmotic regulation cells. study was conducted investigate effect different concentrations (0.5, 2 6 mM K) on salinities (0, 100 200 NaCl). According results, adequate supply moderate benefited growth, higher presence salt. Under conditions, transpiration decreased significantly correlation stomatal density greater water use efficiency. doses are highly recommended cultivation.