The effect of Chenopodium quinoa on salinization levels in soil

Authors

Angel Mirae Morris, Brigham Young University
P. Jeff Maughan, Brigham Young University
Bryan G. Hopkins, Brigham Young University
Neil Hansen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

chenopodium quinoa, salinization levels, soil

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

Chenopodium quinoa is native to the Peruvian Andes and has been an important food crop for more than 5,000 years. C. quinoa can adapt to a wide variety of climates and altitudes, making it a viable food source for areas of the world that have little rainfall or experience dramatic seasonal changes in temperature. Further, according to a study conducted in 20161, quinoa was found to be extremely salt tolerant without detriment to the grain. High salinity tolerance suggests that planting quinoa may potentially improve soil conditions, however, little research has been conducted on the bioremediation effects of C. quinoa. This study explores the hypothesis that growing C. quinoa will reduce levels of salinity in soil.

Recommended Citation

Morris, Angel Mirae; Maughan, P. Jeff; Hopkins, Bryan G.; and Hansen, Neil (2019) "The effect of Chenopodium quinoa on salinization levels in soil," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019: Iss. 2019, Article 129.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/129