to explore
the potential of indigenous halophytic plants by using
brackish water and saline land.
to prepare
a team of scientists capable of conducting state of
the art research in various aspects of halophyte biology.
to inculcate
inquisitiveness in younger scientists to solve problems
related to saline lands leading to poverty alleviation
of the affected farmers specifically through use of
halophytes.
to host regular visits
of foreign faculty and workshop/seminars.
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Institute of
Sustainable Halophyte Utilization,
University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan.
Contact person: Director
of the Institute E-mail: halophyte@uok.edu.pk Late
updated: April 4, 2009.