salinity

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As the sea creeps into these fresh—water marshes, however, rising salinity (盐分) is hampering rice production.

Scientists working under the banner "Project Neurice" are seeking varieties of rice that can with-stand the increasing salinity without losing the absorbency that makes European rice ideal for traditional Spanish and Italian dishes.