Modern cities are dominated by impervious surfaces that absorb, store and release heat in
summer, create large volumes of runoff and provide limited biodiversity habitat and poor air …

Green roofs are promoted to contribute to more resilient cities by enhancing urban
ecosystem services and food systems. Extensive, low‐maintenance green roofs experience …

Green roofs are becoming a standard component in environmentally aware modern urban
planning. In an attempt to maximize the benefits from these roofs, the choice and …

The rapid growth of many Mediterranean cities in the past 50 years has led to a deficit of
urban green space where water availability is the main limiting factor. The aim of this …

Heat and drought, individually or in combination, limit pea productivity. Fortunately,
substantial genetic diversity exists in pea germplasm for traits related to abiotic stress …

Pea is a grain legume crop commonly grown in semi-arid temperate regions. Pea is
susceptible to heat stress that affects development and reduces yield. Leaf pigments and …

The effects of temperature, light, salinity, and drought on germination of halophytes have
been extensively studied. However, few studies have focused on the germination of plants …

Green roofs provide important ecosystem services in urban areas. In Mediterranean and
other semi-arid climate regions, most perennial plants on green roofs need to be irrigated …

Green roofs can provide environmental benefits that include increased building insulation,
mitigating urban heat islands, providing aesthetic value, reducing runoff and storm water …

Extensive green roofs in coastal areas planted with halophytes can contribute to the species
preservation of local salt marshes that are being destroyed and threatened by urban …