Arundo donax L. growth potential under different abiotic stress

Area of Science:

• Plant Biology
• Environmental Science
• Biomass Production

Background:

• Arundo donax (giant reed) is a highly adaptable perennial grass.
• It excels in biomass production on marginal and degraded lands.
• Giant reed demonstrates tolerance to adverse conditions including drought, salinity, and heavy metals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review giant reed's tolerance to various environmental stresses.
• To elucidate the biochemical, physiological, and morphological mechanisms behind this tolerance.
• To explore giant reed's applications in bioconstruction, phytoremediation, and bioremediation.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on Arundo donax stress tolerance.
• Analysis of effects on photosynthetic capacity and biomass yield.
• Examination of biochemical, physiological, and morphological adaptations.

Main Results:

• Giant reed maintains high photosynthetic capacity and biomass production under stress.
• Specific adaptations identified for drought, salinity, temperature extremes, and heavy metal stress.
• Demonstrated utility in bioconstruction, phytoremediation, and bioremediation.

Conclusions:

• Arundo donax is a key crop for sustainable biomass production on challenging lands.
• Its resilience and versatility support applications in circular economy and climate change mitigation.
• Further research can optimize giant reed utilization for environmental benefits.