Terpene-containing Halophytes: Review of their Geographical Distribution, The Roles of Microbiota and Terpenes in The Tolerance of Salt Stress | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Chemistry | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 October 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Review Articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2025.415389.12214 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Noha Mokhtar Abd-El-Aziz* 1; Seham Salah eldin El Hawary2; rehab Ahmed lotfy1; Inas youssef Younis3; Abd El-Samad Ibrahim El-Shamy4 | ||
| 1Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt | ||
| 2Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University | ||
| 3pharmacognosy department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo university | ||
| 4Department of Natural Compounds Chemistry, National Research Centre, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Halophytes are a large group of plants that can grow under extreme conditions. They have a wide geographical distribution around the world and many traditional uses. Many studies have been performed about halophytes, emphasizing their economic importance, richness in active metabolites, and diversity in their biological activities. Different classes of terpenes and terpenoidal saponins have been reported in halophytes. Their biological activities include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiaging, and antimicrobial activities, among others. Terpene production was reported to be in direct relationship with salt stress due to the upregulation of genes responsible for terpene synthesis. Soil microbiota plays a vital role in the mechanism of salt tolerance in halophytes. This extensive review follows the recent studies of terpene-containing halophytes around the world, including the countries of origin, areas of plant collection, parts used, and biological activities, to be a guide for future research and applications. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Halophytes; Terpenes; Microbiota; Salt stress; Geographical distribution | ||
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