Another study developed within the CARINA project, titled “Exploring intraspecific variation in salinity tolerance at germination and seedling development stages in Camelina sativa”, examines how different camelina varieties respond to salinity during germination and early seedling development.

The study evaluated a wide range of camelina accessions under controlled saline conditions, focusing on their ability to germinate and grow during the early stages of development. The results show that while many accessions maintain high germination rates under salinity, their subsequent growth performance can vary significantly.

Three main response patterns were identified, reflecting different adaptation strategies. Some varieties showed delayed but strong development, others combined lower germination with moderate growth, while some germinated quickly but performed less well during later stages.

These findings highlight that salinity tolerance in camelina depends on the growth stage and underline the importance of evaluating both germination and seedling development when selecting suitable varieties.

The results contribute to ongoing research supporting the use of camelina as a crop for saline and marginal environments and provide useful insights for breeding and crop selection.

Read the full publication here: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1713651