In this article we will discuss about Water stress or Drought. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Effect of Water Stress on Growth and Metabolism 2. Mechanisms to Overcome Water Stress. Effect of Water Stress on Growth and Metabolism: i. Effects on Growth: When a plant tissue suffers from water stress, there will be a reduction in [...]
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 [...]