While the functional genetics and physiological mechanisms controlling drought resistance
in crop plants have been intensely studied, less research has examined the genetic basis of …

The aim of the present review was to reconsider basic information about various functional
aspects related to plant water content and provide evidence that the usefulness of …

Plants with pronounced succulent tissues present considerable morphological and
phylogenetic diversity. One way to make sense of this diversity is to recognise the common …

Examining how morphology, life history and physiology vary along environmental clines can
reveal functional insight into adaptations to climate and thus inform predictions about …

Premise of the Study The Caryophyllales contain~ 12,500 species and are known for their
cosmopolitan distribution, convergence of trait evolution, and extreme adaptations. Some …

Several biotic and abiotic stresses affect plant growth, development and crop productivity. To
cope up all these stresses, plant develops certain efficient strategies to avoid or tolerate the …

Tissue succulence in plants involves the storage of water in one or more organs or tissues to
assist in maintaining water potentials on daily or seasonal time scales. This drought …

Background and aims Green roofs are often installed to reduce urban stormwater runoff. To
optimally achieve this, green roof plants need to use water when available, but reduce …

The water potential at turgor loss point (Ψtlp) has been suggested as a key functional trait for
determining plant drought tolerance, because of its close relationship with stomatal closure …

Plant selection for extensive green roofs has largely been based on cool, temperate climate
research. However, as green roof implementation in hotter and drier climates increases …