conditions and planting density on its vegetative development and nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorous) extraction capacity. The authors discovered that plant growth was unaffected by artificial lighting type, although LED systems proved more energy-efficient, and that high-density planting produced more biomass per unit of area and extracted more dissolved inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus. They state that _H. portulacoides_ can be hydroponically cultivated using nutrient-rich saline effluents, employing LEDs as an alternative to fluorescent lighting, and using high-density planting to promote higher yields and extraction efficiencies. [PERSON] et al. [38] investigated the fatty acids (FA) profiles of three halophyte species (_H. portulacoides_, _Salicornia ramossissima_ and _Sarcocornia preennis_) whose nutritional properties for human consumption have been documented, comparing wild specimens retrieved from donor sites with conspecifics cultivated in aquaponics coupled with an IMTA system. The authors found that the FA profiles of halophytes from aquaponics differed significantly from those of the wild specimens, displaying higher content of omega-3 FAs in edible parts, and mostly in the form of \(\alpha\)-linolenic acid. Their results suggest that halophytes were not nutrient-limited under aquaponic conditions and they highlight the nutritional value of these species, reinforcing the potential of aquaponics coupled with IMTA to produce high-quality halophytes for human consumption. The third research article considered the role of different salt types on specific salinity stress conditions for plants [39]. [PERSON] et al. [39] compared the effects of seawater at moderate and high concentrations and analogous NaCl solutions on salt-tolerant (_Tetragonia tetragonioides_) and salt-sensitive (_Lactuca sativa_) crops grown in hydroponics, theorising that, due to its mineral composition, diluted seawater would result in a less stressful growing medium than NaCl. The authors confirmed this hypothesis and found significant differences between the halophyte and the glycopy species: the growth rates in _T. tetragonioides_ did not vary between the two types of stress, but in _L. sativa_ the diluted seawater led to higher biomass yield in both fresh weigh and dry weight. Their results in terms of physiological parameters and concentration of minerals, phenolics, and proline also showed that seawater is a less detrimental growing medium than a similar NaCl solution, potentially due to different mineral composition. From the two review articles, [PERSON] et al. [40] addressed the contents of various types of compounds in halophyte biomass, while [PERSON] et al. [41] focused on _Crichnum maritimum_ (sea fennel) as an alternative crop for saline agriculture. [PERSON] et al. [40] encompassed proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins), total phenolic compounds, photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll and carotenoids), and vitamins in various halophytes, also considering extraction and analytical methods, and showed that several species have potential for nutrient-rich food production in salt-affected areas as well as to produce nutraceuticals and ingredients for cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. They also postulate that waste repurposing could help identify new bio-derived sources for valuable compounds, while improving the sustainability and economic feasibility of existing production systems. [PERSON] et al. [41] compiles recent literature on farming practices that may allow the establishment of sea fennel cultivation protocols for farmers, while also presenting the main constraints that hinder its further exploitation. Additionally, the authors gathered up-to-date information on the chemical composition (e.g., volatile and polyphen compounds, fatty acids, amino acids, minerals) and health-related properties (e.g., antimicrobial, insecticidal, anticholinesterase activities) of different plant organs to help uncover potential alternative uses that can increase the sea fennel's added value, contributing to its commercial exploration.