In this article we will discuss about Heavy Metal Stress in Plants. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Subject-Matter of Heavy Metal Stress 2. Metal Toxicity in Plants 3. Tolerance of Metal Phytotoxicity. Subject-Matter of Heavy Metal Stress: Metals have been used in the service of the living world for thousands of years. Some of these metals [...]
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 [...]