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Adapted Plant Traits in Riparian Zones
Riparian plants have anatomical and morphological adaptations that help them persist in the dynamic and variable conditions of the ecotone. Plant adaptations in the riparian ecotones occur in response to periodic flooding, anoxia, low luminosity, and unstable substrate. The adaptations can be in the shoot, leaves, and root systems. Adaptations vary based on life forms,… Continue reading…
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Does Forest Canopy Structure Affect Net Primary Production?
Yes, as forest canopy structure complexity increases, the site’s net primary productivity (NPP) rises. The impact of canopy structure is higher than species diversity on NPP. Factors altering forest canopy structure complexity, such as forest diversity, density, age, annual stability, disturbance, forest type, and seasons, affect NPP. Forest canopy structure can be a reliable indicator… Continue reading…
How Leaf Spectroscopy in Agriculture Optimizes Precision Farming: Five Studies From 2024
Leaf visual and near-infrared spectroscopy is used to predict new parameters, like leaf macronutrients, micronutrients, and water content, which can have applications in advising precision agriculture decisions. Leaf spectral application in phenotyping varieties covers more crop species for crop breeding. Disease detection and leaf degradation of cut flowers through leaf spectroscopy are other critical applications.… Continue reading…
How Improving Transpiration Efficiency in Crops Boosts Yield
Transpiration is essential for crop survival, growth, and productivity, but high rates cause significant water losses. The effect of environment and genetics on transpiration is used to dodge adverse effects on yield. Mechanisms and traits like antitranspirants, limited transpiration, and transpiration efficiency can improve yields with less water use. Agriculture uses nearly 75% of global… Continue reading…
How Leaf Area Index Affects Yield
Leaf Area Index (LAI) varies with species, cultivars, growing conditions, and crop stages. The influence of LAI on yield will depend on the harvested portion of crops. An increase in LAI above a specific optimum value for fruits and seed crops will decrease yield. Leaf Area Index (LAI) is a standard vegetative trait correlated with… Continue reading…
How Does the Role of Senescence Affect Crop Productivity?
Senescence can determine and increase crop productivity. Selecting for cultivars with delayed senescence improves yield only in some species. Senescence increases plant phenotypic plasticity, helping it to adapt to abiotic stress. Senescence is a significant agricultural trait that affects crop growth, stress adaptation, yield, and postharvest storage. Plants are unusual as they can time senescence… Continue reading…
Five Important Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Research Studies in 2024
In 2024, many studies will explore frameworks and concepts to fill in gaps in our understanding of the basics of mycorrhizal composition and functions, from microscopic to large scales. The Mycorrhizal fungi benefits in agriculture are a key focus, with studies aimed at improving the application of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to enhance soil health… Continue reading…
