Responses of tree species to heat waves and extreme heat events
The number and intensity of heat waves has increased, and this trend is likely to continue
throughout the 21st century. Often, heat waves are accompanied by drought conditions. It is …
throughout the 21st century. Often, heat waves are accompanied by drought conditions. It is …
Rubisco activity and regulation as targets for crop improvement
MAJ Parry, PJ Andralojc, JC Scales… - Journal of …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Rubisco (ribulose-1, 5-bisphosphate (RuBP) carboxylase/oxygenase) enables net
carbon fixation through the carboxylation of RuBP. However, some characteristics of …
carbon fixation through the carboxylation of RuBP. However, some characteristics of …
Living in drylands: Functional adaptations of trees and shrubs to cope with high temperatures and water scarcity
Plant functioning and survival in drylands are affected by the combination of high solar
radiation, high temperatures, low relative humidity, and the scarcity of available water. Many …
radiation, high temperatures, low relative humidity, and the scarcity of available water. Many …
Progress in urban greenery mitigation science–assessment methodologies advanced technologies and impact on cities
Urban greenery is a natural solution to cool cities and provide comfort, clean air and
significant social, health and economic benefits. This paper aims to present the latest …
significant social, health and economic benefits. This paper aims to present the latest …
Drought stress and carbon assimilation in a warming climate: Reversible and irreversible impacts
U Feller - Journal of plant physiology, 2016 - Elsevier
Global change is characterized by increased CO 2 concentration in the atmosphere,
increasing average temperature and more frequent extreme events including drought …
increasing average temperature and more frequent extreme events including drought …
Extreme climatic events: impacts of drought and high temperature on physiological processes in agronomically important plants
Climate models predict more frequent and more severe extreme events (eg, heat waves,
extended drought periods, flooding) in many regions for the next decades. The impact of …
extended drought periods, flooding) in many regions for the next decades. The impact of …
Photosynthetic electron transport and proton flux under moderate heat stress
R Zhang, TD Sharkey - Photosynthesis research, 2009 - Springer
Moderate heat stress has been reported to increase PSI cyclic electron flow (CEF). We
subjected leaves of Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) mutants disrupted in the regulation of …
subjected leaves of Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) mutants disrupted in the regulation of …
Vapor pressure deficit constrains transpiration and photosynthesis in holm oak: A comparison of three methods during summer drought.
D Sancho-Knapik, Ó Mendoza-Herrer… - Agricultural and Forest …, 2022 - Elsevier
High rates of vapor pressure deficit (VPD) can severely decrease plant productivity by
reducing stomatal conductance, which might be exacerbated during Mediterranean …
reducing stomatal conductance, which might be exacerbated during Mediterranean …
Environmental impacts on carotenoid metabolism in leaves
N Dhami, CI Cazzonelli - Plant Growth Regulation, 2020 - Springer
Leaves are primary plant organs harbouring chloroplasts that enable the sensing of
changes in environmental conditions and contribute to maintaining cellular homeostasis …
changes in environmental conditions and contribute to maintaining cellular homeostasis …
Foggy days and dry nights determine crown‐level water balance in a seasonal tropical montane cloud forest
The ecophysiology of tropical montane cloud forest (TMCF) trees is influenced by crown‐
level microclimate factors including regular mist/fog water inputs, and large variations in …
level microclimate factors including regular mist/fog water inputs, and large variations in …