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 [...]
The following article will guide you about how plants cope with heavy-metal stress. Heavy-Metal Stress in Plants: A heavy-metal is any one of a number of high atomic weight elements which has the properties of a metallic substance at room temperature. There are several different definitions concerning as to which elements fall in this class designation. According to one definition, [...]
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 [...]