(1) Background: Arid conditions occur due to climate abnormality in the different
biogeography regions of the world. The aim of this research is to investigate the …

Dynamic particulate matter (PM) behavior on leaves depends on rainfall events, leaf
structural and physical properties, and individual tree crowns in urban forests. To address …

Abstract Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) influences plant photosynthesis and the hydraulic
behaviour associated with stomata regulation. However, it is not clear whether and how …

Currently, climate change is affecting considerably the availability of freshwater for
agriculture, increasing the need for the optimization of crop water use efficiency. Attempts to …

Growing demand for horticultural products of accentuated sensory, nutritional, and functional
quality traits has been driven by the turn observed in affluent societies toward a healthy and …

Understanding the differences between C 3 and C 4 turfgrasses to shade are crucial for
turfgrass maintenance and future shade tolerance breeding. The objectives of this study …

Highlights•The vascular plants colonising the monument Villa Rufolo are analysed.•Hazard
index and a new deteriogenic index proposed by authors are applied to evaluate the impact …

In the Mediterranean region, some areas of the Vesuvius National Park (southern Italy) are
subjected to a severe anthropogenic impact, especially during spring and summer seasons …

The contamination of environments by heavy metals has become an urgent issue causing
undesirable accumulations and severe damages to agricultural crops, especially cadmium …

The aim of this work was to assess the possible coordination mechanisms between leaf
functional anatomical traits and physiological acclimation of potted Callistemon citrinus …