Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) facilitate the adaptation of trees to drought stress. There
have been a large number of studies exploring NSC changes in individual plant species and …

Jatropha curcas is a woody-shrub species of the Euphorbiaceae family that is widely
distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. The great interest in its cultivation lies in the …

Tolerance to drought remains poorly described for Jatropha curcas accessions from different
geographical and climatic origins. To address this issue we studied the response of two J …

In broad terms, plants adapt to drought either by decreasing water loss (reduced stomatal
conductance) or by maintaining water uptake. The latter process is facilitated within plant …

With the increase in crude oil prices, climate change concerns and limited reserves of fossil
fuel, attention has been diverted to alternate renewable energy sources such as biofuel and …

Background A better understanding of non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) dynamics in trees
under drought stress is critical to elucidate the mechanisms underlying forest decline and …

As the global population continues to increase, global food production needs to double by
2050 to meet the demand. Given the current status of the not expansion of cultivated land …

Water shortage is a key environmental factor that negatively effects plant growth. Lanzhou
lily (Lilium davidii var. unicolor) is a perennial herbaceous drought-tolerant crop widely used …

Glycinebetaine is an important non-toxic osmoprotectant, which is accumulated in higher
plants under various stresses. The biosynthesis of glycinebetaine achieved via is a two-step …

Jatropha curcas L. has recently drawn the attention of the international research community
due to its potential as a biodiesel crop. In addition, it is very well adapted to arid and …