Draft Introduction
The increasing saltwater intrusion is putting Southern Magnolia plants at risk since
salt accumulation in the soil impedes the growth and development of Southern Magnolia. The
study hypothesizes that Southern Magnolia is hyper-sensitive to soil salinity, leading to
stunted growth and brown discoloration of the leaves. The topic of soil salinity and southern
magnolia is vital since climate change has increased saltwater intrusion and flooding in
Southern parts of the United States where southern magnolia grows best. The increasing
presence of salt in the soil risks the growth and development of southern magnolia, and this
will lead to a significant loss since the plant has been used for centuries for medicinal
purposes, including steroids and anti-anxiety. In South Florida, saltwater intrusion and
flooding have made the soil have high percentages of salt, which affects the growth and
development of southern magnolia to its entire length. The plant is also helpful in the
furniture industry since it is used to make boxes, cabinetry, and doors due to its hard texture.
Analyzing the sensitivity and impacts of soil salinity in the growth and development of
southern magnolia will help save millions of jobs in the furniture industry and ensure the
plants remain viable for their medicinal purposes. Climate change and sea level rise is a
growing problem that is risking the survival of southern magnolia in Florida, Alabama, and
Georgia, where the plant is mainly grown in well-drained and acidic soils. Saltwater intrusion
into groundwater aquifers increases the soil salinity and salt in the air, hindering plant growth
and development. High salt levels in the soil raise the osmotic potential of the soil solution
and prevent crop uptake of water. Southern magnolias do well in wet and well-drained soils,
and having high salt levels will affect the germination and emergence of magnolia, leading to
stunted growth and poor spreading of leaves. The hypothesis will be tested using a controlled
test to see the sensitivity and impacts of soil salinity on the growth and development of
The increasing saltwater intrusion is putting Southern Magnolia plants at risk since
salt accumulation in the soil impedes the growth and development of Southern Magnolia. The
study hypothesizes that Southern Magnolia is hyper-sensitive to soil salinity, leading to
stunted growth and brown discoloration of the leaves. The topic of soil salinity and southern
magnolia is vital since climate change has increased saltwater intrusion and flooding in
Southern parts of the United States where southern magnolia grows best. The increasing
presence of salt in the soil risks the growth and development of southern magnolia, and this
will lead to a significant loss since the plant has been used for centuries for medicinal
purposes, including steroids and anti-anxiety. In South Florida, saltwater intrusion and
flooding have made the soil have high percentages of salt, which affects the growth and
development of southern magnolia to its entire length. The plant is also helpful in the
furniture industry since it is used to make boxes, cabinetry, and doors due to its hard texture.
Analyzing the sensitivity and impacts of soil salinity in the growth and development of
southern magnolia will help save millions of jobs in the furniture industry and ensure the
plants remain viable for their medicinal purposes. Climate change and sea level rise is a
growing problem that is risking the survival of southern magnolia in Florida, Alabama, and
Georgia, where the plant is mainly grown in well-drained and acidic soils. Saltwater intrusion
into groundwater aquifers increases the soil salinity and salt in the air, hindering plant growth
and development. High salt levels in the soil raise the osmotic potential of the soil solution
and prevent crop uptake of water. Southern magnolias do well in wet and well-drained soils,
and having high salt levels will affect the germination and emergence of magnolia, leading to
stunted growth and poor spreading of leaves. The hypothesis will be tested using a controlled
test to see the sensitivity and impacts of soil salinity on the growth and development of
