Ornamental plants use unique adaptive mechanisms to overcome the negative effects of
drought stress. A large number of species grown in the Mediterranean area offer the …

The native flora of different Mediterranean countries, often woody species, was widely
recognized for its ornamental potential. The shrubs, in particular, are a typology of plants …

A hydroponic experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of immersion durations (1
and 2h) of hydrogen peroxide on roots of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) grown …

Thermal images of plants have been used as a way for monitoring water status since it does
provide a non-destructive method that allows its remote evaluation. Even with the facilities …

Drought is a key abiotic stress that confines agriculture development worldwide. Silicon (Si)
is commonly considered to be a valuable element for resistance against drought and for …

There is increasing concern regarding global warming and its severe impact on the farming
sector and food security. Incidences of extreme weather conditions are becoming more and …

The shortage of water in many parts of the world has led to the development of new irrigation
strategies such as regulated deficit irrigation and sustained deficit irrigation. Water deficit …

Biodiesel is a green fuel derived from vegetable oil and animal fats. In present studies we
evaluated effects of salicylic acid (SA) and Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-TiO2) on …

As sessile organisms, plants face a wide range of abiotic stresses, with salinity being a
significant condition affecting their growth, development, and productivity, particularly in arid …

One of the main problems in the Mediterranean area is the long dry season, and hence
there is a need to individuate plants that are tolerant to low water availability. The …