Stimulating the production of secondary metabolites by elicitation seems to be an accepted
tool in several in vitro cultures. In vivo application of chemical elicitation is, however, much …

Anthropogenic activities are responsible for a wide array of environmental disturbances that
threaten biodiversity. Climate change, encompassing temperature increases, ocean …

Extreme weather conditions with prolonged dry periods and high temperatures as well as
heavy rain events can severely influence grapevine physiology and grape quality. The …

Drought stress is one of the most important environmental stresses limiting the growth and
effectiveness of plants, however, exogenous application of salicylic acid (SA) as a signaling …

Interactions between climate change and UV penetration in the biosphere are resulting in
the exposure of plants to new combinations of UV radiation and drought. In theory, the …

The impact of climate change on viticulture is of major importance. Several international and
indigenous grapevine cultivars have been examined for their adaptive performance to …

Plant grafting is an ancient agricultural practice widely employed in crops such as woody
fruit trees, grapes, and vegetables, in order to improve plant performance. Successful …

The present study aimed at evaluating the short-and long-term effects of UV-B radiation on
leaves of grapevine Vitis vinifera (cv. Tempranillo). Grapevine fruit-bearing cuttings were …

Identifying genetic loci and possible candidate genes related to salt and drought stresses
would be an economical, feasible and efficient way to accelerate the progress of abiotic …

Drought is a major environmental constrain with a deleterious effect on plant development
leading to a considerable reduction of crop productivity worldwide. Wheat is a relatively …