STUDIES ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HALOPHYTIC SPECIES CRAMBE MARITIMA L. AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ITS INTRODUCTION INTO CULTURE IN THE SOUTHERN AREA OF ROMANIA’S OLTENIA REGION

Crambe maritima L. is a perennial plant from the Brasicaceae family that grows spontaneously in Romania on beaches of Black Sea. Its tolerance to salt also makes it tolerant soil drought. Therefore, was considered sandy and dry southern part Oltenia region could be favorable for cultivation this plant, known world its food value. Studies show develops high values ​​of osmotic pressure suction force salty thus manages absorb optimal amounts water. Wax impregnation leaves reduces water losses another adaptive advantage. In conditions moderate salinity or drought, photosynthesis ​​are maintained at fairly ​​and net assimilation intensity has ​​that ensure productivity.