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Advances in abiotic stress-resistant varieties of ornamentals

Code: 9781786767196
Publication date: 27/04/2020
Extent: 24 pages

Contributions by: Qiansheng Li and Mengmeng Gu, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, USA

Chapter synopsis: Ornamental plants face a range of abiotic stresses which are likely to increase with the effects of climate. This chapter reviews ways of improving resistance to a wide range of stresses: low and high temperatures, drought, waterlogging and saline conditions as well as poor soil quality.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2020.0066.08
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Improving resistance to low-temperature stress 3 Improving resistance to high-temperature stress 4 Improving resistance to drought 5 Improving resistance to waterlogging 6 Improving tolerance to saline conditions 7 Improving tolerance to poor soil conditions 8 Future trends and conclusion 9 Where to look for further information 10 References

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