Understanding Plant Responses to Climate Change: Insights from Ecophysiology and Adaptation

Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global ecosystems, with profound implications for plant communities and agricultural systems worldwide. In this article, we explore the intricate interplay between climate change and plant responses, drawing insights from the fields of ecophysiology and adaptation. We delve into the mechanisms by which plants perceive and respond to changing environmental conditions, shedding light on their adaptive strategies at physiological, genetic, and evolutionary levels. Through a multidisciplinary lens, we elucidate the key drivers shaping plant responses to climate change and highlight the implications for ecosystem dynamics and human societies. By synthesizing current research findings and identifying knowledge gaps, we aim to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change on plant communities.

• Publication year

  2022

• Venue

  Journal of Plant Biota

• Publication date

  2022-05-18

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  DOI 10.51470/jpb.2022.1.1.8
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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