Cultivar-specific metabolomic and morpho-physiological responses reveal distinct salt tolerance mechanisms in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Key Points

• Enhanced salt tolerance is observed in specific rice cultivars, indicating distinct physiological adaptations.
• A significant increase in bioactive compounds correlates with improved stress response in the tolerant cultivars.
• Observational analysis focused on metabolomics and morpho-physiological traits of various rice cultivars under salt stress.
• Calls for targeted breeding to leverage salt tolerance mechanisms, emphasizing the need for more extensive field trials.