Plant mucilage is a renewable and cost-effective source of plant-based compounds that are
biologically active, biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly …

A significant proportion of the carbon fixed by plants is transported to the roots and exuded
to the rhizosphere. Exudates may have important roles in the rhizosphere, such as …

The micromorphological features of the adaxial and the abaxial leaf epidermis of
representatives of ten species of the Rosaceae family were studied. The epidermis of the …

Araceae comprises a diverse group of plants that grow in various habitats, ranging from
submerged aquatics to lithophytes. Thus, aroids are likely to show diverse glands acting in …

Bromeliad scales have been investigated extensively due to their recognition as a key
ecological and evolutionary feature of Bromeliaceae. However, much remains unknown …

Trichomes are a key feature of bromeliads. These structures absorb water and minerals,
potentially constituting an important element in plant-environment interactions. Recent …

Pulses such as chickpeas face significant damage caused by pests during their growth and
storage. The overuse of synthetic pesticides on seeds requiring several cycles of active …

Rocky outcrop environments at high altitudes have nutrient‐poor soil, where species are
exposed to water scarcity and high solar radiation. Baccharis platypoda DC. occurs in such …

The characterization of colleters in Rubiaceae is crucial for understanding their role in plant
function. Analyzing colleters in Palicourea tetraphylla and Palicourea rudgeoides aims to …

Abstract Although the Atlantic Forest is considered a humid environment, plants that grow on
rock outcrops present adaptive strategies, which correlate with tolerance to desiccation …