Adaptation to changing environmental conditions is a driver of plant diversification.
Elevational gradients offer a unique opportunity for investigating adaptation to a range of …

Trichomes are specialized epidermal appendages, which can be divided into glandular or
non-glandular types based on their diverse morphology. The glands of glandular trichomes …

Mountains form a diverse mosaic of microhabitats over small distances created by changes
in climate, soil, and water availability. A key to adaptation of plants to such microhabitats is …

Glandular trichomes are traditionally regarded as a defence against insect herbivores in
plants. A comprehensive examination of their occurrence across an entire flora is essential …

Local adaptations of host plants to climatic conditions along an elevation gradient can affect
insect-plant interactions. Using local accessions sampled from different elevations within …

With the ever-increasing population combined with environmental degradation, the size of
arable land is shrinking at an alarming rate. To meet the escalated human hunger, intensive …

Plant morphological attributes diversely affect the biocontrol agents of phytophagous
insects. In the current study, the effect of physical plant features on life table characteristics …

Plant extracts, especially essential oils, are known to have antimicrobial properties. When
microbes are subjected to essential oils, a broad spectrum of changes pertaining to their …

Coffee ranks among the most popular beverages worldwide and is an important commodity
in developing nations. While coffee beans harvested from Coffea arabica are considered to …