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Halophyte Definitions and Classifications

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Although recognized for hundreds of years, halophyte definitions and classifications still represent a matter of debate. This chapter tries to review and comment on several definitions of halophytes, taking into considerations different aspects related to halophyte biology. A system to harmonize the major classifications from Romanian literature is also proposed in this chapter.

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    For further explanations regarding secretory processes in halophytes, see Grigore (2011) and Grigore and Toma (2010b).

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Grigore, MN., Ivanescu, L., Toma, C. (2014). Halophyte Definitions and Classifications. In: Halophytes: An Integrative Anatomical Study. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05729-3_2

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