Ecophysiology
View article: Invasive songbirds show greater heat, but not cold, tolerance than Mediterranean native counterparts.
Invasive songbirds show greater heat, but not cold, tolerance than Mediterranean native counterparts. Open
Global climate change and biological invasions rank among the leading threats to biodiversity. Rising temperatures may promote invasions by favouring ectothermic species capable of maintaining physiological performance across broader therm…
View article: Invasive songbirds show greater heat, but not cold, tolerance than Mediterranean native counterparts.
Invasive songbirds show greater heat, but not cold, tolerance than Mediterranean native counterparts. Open
Global climate change and biological invasions rank among the leading threats to biodiversity. Rising temperatures may promote invasions by favouring ectothermic species capable of maintaining physiological performance across broader therm…
View article: ECOPHYSIOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS OF NITROGEN CYCLING COMMUNITIES
ECOPHYSIOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS OF NITROGEN CYCLING COMMUNITIES Open
View article: Diurnal and seasonal dynamics of leaf gas exchange in Quercus pubescens in different water availability conditions
Diurnal and seasonal dynamics of leaf gas exchange in Quercus pubescens in different water availability conditions Open
This paper presents the results of a study on the diurnal and seasonal dynamics of photosynthetic parameters in Quercus pubescens leaves under varying water availability and temperature regimes on the southern coast of Crimea. With a suffi…
View article: Coordination between water source partitioning and isohydric-anisohydric behavior shapes contrasting water use strategies of Tamarix chinensis and Ulmus pumila in saline-alkaline soils
Coordination between water source partitioning and isohydric-anisohydric behavior shapes contrasting water use strategies of Tamarix chinensis and Ulmus pumila in saline-alkaline soils Open
Plant water-use strategies are key functional traits for survival in water-limited ecosystems. Understanding how water uptake coordinates with physiological characteristics in coastal saline-alkaline environments is crucial for explaining …
View article: Metabolic Regulation Mechanism of Ilex verticillata in Response to Drought Stress: “First Inhibition Then Promotion” of Lipids and the Key Mediation of Glycerophospholipid Metabolic Pathway
Metabolic Regulation Mechanism of Ilex verticillata in Response to Drought Stress: “First Inhibition Then Promotion” of Lipids and the Key Mediation of Glycerophospholipid Metabolic Pathway Open
Background: Ilex verticillata belongs to the genus Ilex of the family Aquifoliaceae. It has extremely high ornamental value, and its drought tolerance is crucial for expanding its cultivation range. Therefore, studying the metabolic regula…
View article: Large Day to Day Variation in V<sub>Cmax</sub> During Mid-Season in Soybean and Wheat Crops Related to Water Vapor Pressure Deficit
Large Day to Day Variation in V<sub>Cmax</sub> During Mid-Season in Soybean and Wheat Crops Related to Water Vapor Pressure Deficit Open
Most modelling of photosynthesis of higher plants utilizes the Farquhar, Von Caemmerer, Berry photosynthesis model of C3 photosynthesis. At current air levels of CO2, C3 photosynthesis at high photosynthetic photon flux density is most oft…
View article: Comparative Study on Photosynthetic Characteristics and Leaf Structure of Paphiopedilum parishii in Different Growth Periods
Comparative Study on Photosynthetic Characteristics and Leaf Structure of Paphiopedilum parishii in Different Growth Periods Open
This study investigates the differences in photosynthetic characteristics of Paphiopedilum parishii (Rchb.f.) Stein during its reproductive and nutrient growth periods. Using plants from the same individual, we compared light response curv…
View article: SEED PRODUCTIVITY OF CERCIS GRIFFITHII BOISS. UNDER INTRODUCTION CONDITIONS
SEED PRODUCTIVITY OF CERCIS GRIFFITHII BOISS. UNDER INTRODUCTION CONDITIONS Open
This study examines a 58-year-old Cercis griffithii introduced into the Tashkent Botanical Garden, which is currently in the senile stage of its ontogenetic development. It was found that light is the primary ecological factor influencing …
View article: Correction: Citrulline enhances salinity tolerance via photosynthesis, redox balance, osmotic and hormonal regulation, and nutrient assimilation in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Correction: Citrulline enhances salinity tolerance via photosynthesis, redox balance, osmotic and hormonal regulation, and nutrient assimilation in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Open
View article: Root tolerance to salinity stress: the role of chitosan-selenium nanoparticles on physiological and morphological responses of citrus seedlings roots
Root tolerance to salinity stress: the role of chitosan-selenium nanoparticles on physiological and morphological responses of citrus seedlings roots Open
This study demonstrates that CS/Se NPs, with the 10 mg L- 1 dose being particularly effective, hold potential as a foliar application to mitigate salinity stress, thereby contributing to better crop performance in harsh growing …
View article: SEED PRODUCTIVITY OF CERCIS GRIFFITHII BOISS. UNDER INTRODUCTION CONDITIONS
SEED PRODUCTIVITY OF CERCIS GRIFFITHII BOISS. UNDER INTRODUCTION CONDITIONS Open
This study examines a 58-year-old Cercis griffithii introduced into the Tashkent Botanical Garden, which is currently in the senile stage of its ontogenetic development. It was found that light is the primary ecological factor influencing …
View article: Sustainable Management of Filamentous Algae in Freshwater Ecosystems: Insights from Cladophora sp. Life History, Reproductive Tactics, and Growth Ecology
Sustainable Management of Filamentous Algae in Freshwater Ecosystems: Insights from Cladophora sp. Life History, Reproductive Tactics, and Growth Ecology Open
Freshwater ecosystems are increasingly degraded by Cladophora blooms, prompting a need to understand its reproductive characteristics for effective control. We combined continuous microscopical monitoring and single-factor and orthogonal e…
View article: Timing and method of manganese supplementation effects thermal resilience of Acropora millepora
Timing and method of manganese supplementation effects thermal resilience of Acropora millepora Open
As coral reefs continue to decline globally, a toolbox of new interventions such as nutritional supplementation are being considered. Low level supplementation of the trace element manganese (Mn) has increasingly been shown to enhance the …
View article: Osmotic and Adaptive Challenges: Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Aquatic Species to Increased Salinity
Osmotic and Adaptive Challenges: Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Aquatic Species to Increased Salinity Open
It is seen that climate change may affect abiotic factors in coastal and marine ecosystems. Increased salinity is the natural increase of soluble salts above the optimum level, causes acute stress, and affects various tissues and organs. I…
View article: Agronomic implications of diflufenzopyr application in peanut: transient physiological responses and sustained yield performance
Agronomic implications of diflufenzopyr application in peanut: transient physiological responses and sustained yield performance Open
Low-dose applications of certain herbicides have been hypothesized to induce physiological responses that conserve water and reduce aflatoxin contamination risk in peanut ( Arachis hypogaea L.). Motivated by reported leaf rolling following…
View article: Short-Term Heat Stress Differentially Affects the Photosynthetic Thermotolerance of Cotyledons and Early Orthotropic Leaves in Coffea arabica L. Seedlings
Short-Term Heat Stress Differentially Affects the Photosynthetic Thermotolerance of Cotyledons and Early Orthotropic Leaves in Coffea arabica L. Seedlings Open
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View article: Differential Phosphorus Allocation in Leaves and Roots of Yushania shuichengensis Across Soil Phosphorus Gradients: Implications for Ecological Adaptation and Resource Use Efficiency
Differential Phosphorus Allocation in Leaves and Roots of Yushania shuichengensis Across Soil Phosphorus Gradients: Implications for Ecological Adaptation and Resource Use Efficiency Open
Phosphorus (P) availability critically limits plant growth in ecosystems. Plants adapt by regulating internal P fractions, yet how these fractions underpin ecological strategies in wild plants remains unclear. We investigated the allocatio…
View article: Genome-wide identification of heat shock factors in Myricaria laxiflora and their response to abiotic stresses
Genome-wide identification of heat shock factors in Myricaria laxiflora and their response to abiotic stresses Open
View article: Exploring the relationship between environmental origin, phylogenetic relatedness and root system architecture (RSA) in wild lentil species
Exploring the relationship between environmental origin, phylogenetic relatedness and root system architecture (RSA) in wild lentil species Open
Root System Architecture (RSA) plays a central role in plant performance by regulating water and nutrient uptake. As agriculture faces increasing challenges from environmental variability, nutrient limitation and water scarcity, identifyin…
View article: Trade-offs between extreme-temperature tolerance, avoidance and facilitation in tropical alpine plants
Trade-offs between extreme-temperature tolerance, avoidance and facilitation in tropical alpine plants Open
Alpine plants resist extremely high and low temperatures by either tolerance or avoidance, which depend mostly on physiology or growth forms, respectively. Facilitation by neighboring species that buffer extreme temperatures can also be en…
View article: Integrating RNA-Seq and Metabolomic Perspectives Reveals the Mechanism of Response to Phosphorus Stress of Potamogeton wrightii
Integrating RNA-Seq and Metabolomic Perspectives Reveals the Mechanism of Response to Phosphorus Stress of Potamogeton wrightii Open
Phosphorus is an important nutrient element in aquatic ecosystems, and its concentration directly affects the growth and ecological functions of submerged plants. However, the physiological and molecular mechanisms of P. wrightii’s respons…
View article: High‐Altitude Adaptation of Frogs (Case Study: <i>Nanorana parkeri</i> ): From Physiological Phenotypes to AltitudeOmics
High‐Altitude Adaptation of Frogs (Case Study: <i>Nanorana parkeri</i> ): From Physiological Phenotypes to AltitudeOmics Open
High altitudes are challenging for the animals that inhabit these environments. The Xizang plateau frog ( Nanorana parkeri ), endemic to the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau and distributed between 2800 and 5100 m, represents an ideal model for study…
View article: Phytoplankton diversity and size structure in the Central-Southern Tyrrhenian Sea: implications for microbial functioning
Phytoplankton diversity and size structure in the Central-Southern Tyrrhenian Sea: implications for microbial functioning Open
Microbial community dynamics in relation to mesoscale hydrographical features are almost unknown particularly in the pelagic Central-Southern Tyrrhenian Sea. To get a more comprehensive view of phytoplankton community structure and microbi…
View article: Rapid heat stress assays predict survivors of coral bleaching
Rapid heat stress assays predict survivors of coral bleaching Open
Quantifying heat tolerance within and among coral species is essential for understanding adaptive capacity and informing restoration programs. Acute heat stress assays are increasingly used to generate high-throughput heat tolerance data f…
View article: Deciphering the genetic basis of chlorophyll fluorescence parameters and vegetation indices under heat stress in blueberry
Deciphering the genetic basis of chlorophyll fluorescence parameters and vegetation indices under heat stress in blueberry Open
This study provides a deeper understanding of the genetic basis of chlorophyll fluorescence under heat stress in blueberries, offering valuable information for breeding strategies to develop blueberry cultivars with enhanced photosynthetic…
View article: Hydration-driven metabolic activity enhances the resilience of Xanthoria parietina (L.) Th. Fr. to nitrate stress
Hydration-driven metabolic activity enhances the resilience of Xanthoria parietina (L.) Th. Fr. to nitrate stress Open
View article: Stress Adaptation Phenomena of Rhododendron Species in Alpine Tundra and Timberline of Changbai Mountain: Physiological Traits and Molecular Evolution
Stress Adaptation Phenomena of Rhododendron Species in Alpine Tundra and Timberline of Changbai Mountain: Physiological Traits and Molecular Evolution Open
In the context of climate change, Rhododendron species are pivotal in sustaining the stability of alpine ecosystems. Within alpine tundra (elevation > 2200 m) and timberline (elevation ~ 2000 m) regions of Changbai Mountain, the three stud…
View article: Germination and Physiological Responses of Calotropis gigantea (L.) Seeds from Different Habitats under Salinity Stress
Germination and Physiological Responses of Calotropis gigantea (L.) Seeds from Different Habitats under Salinity Stress Open
View article: Genetic Responses to Drought and Waterlogging Stresses of Longleaf Speedwell (Pseudolysimachion longifolium)
Genetic Responses to Drought and Waterlogging Stresses of Longleaf Speedwell (Pseudolysimachion longifolium) Open
Climate change necessitates a deeper understanding of plant tolerance mechanisms to dual water stresses. This study investigated the distinct physiological and genetic responses of Longleaf Speedwell (Pseudolysimachion longifolium) to drou…