Let us make an in-depth study of water deficit and drought resistance in plants. After reading this article you will learn about A. Water Deficit and Drought Resistance in Xerophytes and B. Water Deficit and Drought Resistance in Mesophytes. One of the most common environmental stresses encountered by plants during certain periods of the year is water deficit or negative [...]
The below mentioned article provides a study note on jasmonate. After reading this article you will learn about 1. Biosynthesis of Jasmonate 2. Role of Jasmonate as Plant Growth Regulator and 3. Role of Jasmonate as Signalling Agent in Plant Defense Responses. Jasmonate (Jasmonic acid or JA) is a 12-C unsaturated fatty acid with a cyclopentane ring structure and a [...]
Cold Injury and Cold Resistance in Plants! Under natural and agricultural conditions, higher plants are also affected or stressed by cold or very low temperatures in certain parts of the year especially during autumn and winÂter. There are two types of cold injuries in plants: (i) Chilling injury and (ii) Freezing (frost) injury. Injuries to plants caused by low temperatures [...]