A recent publication from the CARINA project, titled “On Farm Camelina Performance on Salt-Affected Mediterranean Coastal Soils: Evidence from Northeastern Italy”, presents field-based research on camelina cultivation under saline Mediterranean conditions.

The study is based on a two-season on-farm trial in northeastern Italy, comparing camelina cultivation at a non-saline inland site and a saline coastal site. Results show that soil salinity can vary significantly during the growing season, increasing notably during later growth stages.

Despite these changing conditions, some camelina lines maintained stable seed yields under saline conditions, while others showed reduced performance. The findings also indicate that changes in salinity over time, rather than absolute levels alone, play an important role in determining crop outcomes.

Overall, the study provides field-based evidence of camelina’s potential as a diversification crop for moderately salt-affected environments. It also highlights the importance of selecting suitable crop lines and considering seasonal salinity dynamics in crop planning.

Read the full publication here: https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy16030340