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Response strategies of leaf vein traits and stomatal traits of Aegiceras corniculatum to shrimp aquaculture wastewater discharge
Sediments, waters and vegetation work together and cooperate mutually to maintain normal function of mangrove wetland ecosystem. To gained a...
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Plant Functional Traits for Improving Productivity
This book discusses how plant functional trait selection can help researchers to understand the plant-environment relationship, identify desirable...
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Genome-wide association studies dissect low-phosphorus stress response genes underling field and seedling traits in maize
Phosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant growth, and its deficiency can cause decreased crop yield. This study systematically evaluated the...
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Functional traits of wild bees in response to urbanization
Wild bees are vital for maintaining biodiversity and food security. However, bees are currently threatened by the conversion of their natural habitat...
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Contrasting response of root traits of arbuscular mycorrhizal and ectomycorrhizal trees to phosphorus availability in subtropical forests
AimsSoil phosphorus (P) availability regulates plant performance in many forests, but the mechanisms under-pinning these effects are unclear, which...
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Role of above- and belowground traits in the functional structure and species dominance of tropical fern communities in response to edge effects
Recent investigations have revealed the coordination and trade-offs between above- and belowground traits in structuring functional strategies of...
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Physiological and morphological traits associated with Fusarium head blight response in a flavonoid-rich durum wheat genotype
Durum wheat is among the cereal crops with the highest susceptibility to Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), the most devastating wheat disease. Purple...
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Assessing Morphological and Physiological Crop Functional Traits of Underutilized Crops in Response to Different Nutrient Amendments in Vindhyan Highlands, India
The cultivated crop is frequently subjected to a variety of environmental challenges including drought, salinity, extreme temperature and low...
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How functional traits of submerged macrophytes response to underwater light quality?
Eutrophication of water bodies causes the disappearance of submerged macrophytes and frequent blooms of phytoplankton, which leads to changes in the...
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Response of Photosynthetic and Root Traits of Sugarcane Genotypes Under Drought and Recovery Conditions
The aim of this study is to investigate physiological responses and root characteristics of four sugarcane genotypes under drought stress and...
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Implication of Plant Functional Traits in Crop Improvement
Plant functional traits are pivotal in revolutionizing crop improvement strategies, offering a robust framework to address agricultural sector...
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Insight into the Physiological Traits Underlying the Genotypic Differences in Response of Durum Wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) to Boron Availability
AbstractBoron (B) is a critical element for plant growth. Its role in plant physiology is still being debated. B deficiency, toxicity, and optimality...
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Plant Functional Traits in Crop Breeding: Advancement and Challenges
Plant functional traits have emerged as crucial factors in crop breeding, offering a pathway to address the multifaceted challenges facing...
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Do male reproductive traits evolve at the intraspecific level in response to the amount of placentotrophy in a genus of viviparous fishes?
Placentotrophy is a particular type of maternal provisioning to develo** embryos, in which mothers actively provide nutrients via complex placental...
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Integration of Plant Functional Traits in Sustainable Agriculture
Trait is defined as a characteristic measured at an individual organism’s morphological, phenological, physiological, behavioral, or cultural level...
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Plant Functional Traits Assisted Crop Adaptation to Abiotic and Biotic Stress
In the era of climate change, it is crucial to prioritize the resistance and adaptation of crops to different stresses to ensure food security. This...
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Functional traits and stand factors as strong drivers of radial growth response to hotter drought in a temperate forest of North China
Increasing drought associated with climate warming (i.e., hotter drought) is seriously threatening tree growth and survival across the world....
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Syrphid fly response to urban heat islands varies with functional traits
Syrphid flies (Diptera, Syrphidae) play important ecological roles as pollinators, pest control agents, and decomposers. Communities are influenced...
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The genetics of resilience and its relationships with egg production traits and antibody traits in chickens
BackgroundResilience is the capacity of an animal to be minimally affected by disturbances or to rapidly return to its initial state before exposure...
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The Interplay Between Plant Functional Traits and Climate Change
Global climate change poses extraordinary challenges to ecosystems, profoundly affecting plant species and their functional traits. The chapter...