Drought stress imposes substantial constraints on the growth and production of wheat
(Triticum aestivum L.), a globally important cereal crop essential for food security. To mitigate …

Crop wild resources are excellent sources of new genetic variation for resilience against
climate extremes. However, detailed characterization of the desirable phenotypes is …

C4 photosynthesis is a complex trait requiring multiple developmental and metabolic
alterations. Despite this complexity, it has independently evolved over 60 times. However …

Drought stress is increasing in frequency and severity with the progression of global climate
change, thereby becoming a major concern for the growth and yield of crop plants, including …

Plants adapt to different environmental conditions by developing structural and metabolic
mechanisms. In this study, anatomical features and lipophilic metabolites were investigated …

Cultivation of Amaranthus cruentus along highways and local dumping sites in Nigeria has
posed a threat to the health of humans and animals. This study aimed at evaluating the …

Anatomical adaptation is an important feature that allows plants to mitigate drought stress. A
comparative leaf anatomy of two drought-tolerant sugarcane cultivars, KKU-1999-02 and …

The Lukosi River catchment plays a crucial role in the economic and ecological framework
of the country, serving as a major contributor to the Great Ruaha River (GRR). This study …

The biomechanical root flexibility in response to hydromechanical soil heterogeneity is the
most determining factor of the root architecture which plays a paramount role in mycorrhizal …

Urena lobata and Hyptis suaveolens growing along busy roadsides in Lafia, Nigeria were
carefully sampled. This was with a view to investigate the effect of continuous impact of …