ReviewPhysiologia plantarum
Advancements in Water-Saving Strategies and Crop Adaptation to Drought: A Comprehensive Review.
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- Comprehensive RNA-Seq analysis revealed molecular pathways and genes associated with drought tolerance in Morus alba cv. Yunsang-2.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
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- Genomic and Functional Characterization of Sunflower Endophytes Reveals Mechanisms of Drought Tolerance and Growth Promotion.Plant direct · 2026Article
- Drought Severity and Nitrogen Addition Interactively Modulate Seedling Growth and Resource-Use Strategies ofBiology · 2026Article
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- Integrated structural and physiological adaptations of Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) to aridity gradients.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Nanotechnology for Drought Mitigation and Water Conservation: Opportunities and Limitations.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Silicon at the Soil-Plant-Microbiome Interface: Rhizospheric Reconfiguration and Crop Resilience to Environmental Stresses.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Genome-wide analysis of the AP2 transcription factor family in cultivated sugarcane reveals ShAP2-1 as an enhancer of drought tolerance.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Bulliform cells: anatomical, physiological, genetic, and computational perspectives on plants' drought adaptation.Planta · 2026Review
- Harnessing Antioxidants for Abiotic Stress Management: Mechanistic Insights and Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Genome-wide association studies and modeling of stomatal gas conductance reveal genetic control of water-use efficiency in sorghum.Plant physiology · 2026Article
- Overexpression ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Mycorrhizal Inoculation Enhances Drought Resilience in Citrus Seedlings of Two Cultivars by Modulating Gas Exchange and Hormonal Signaling.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Drought stress, which is one of the most critical environmental constraints affecting global crop productivity, is exacerbated by climate change and increased atmospheric water demand. This review comprehensively examines plant responses to drought, integrating physiological, morphological, biochemical, and genetic adaptations that contribute to water-use efficiency and stress tolerance. Key mechanisms such as osmotic adjustment, stomatal regulation, antioxidant defense, and hormonal signaling are analyzed, highlighting their role in mitigating drought-induced cellular damage. Advances in plant breeding and biotechnological approaches, including transgenic strategies, genome editing, and marker-assisted selection, are discussed in the context of improving drought resilience. The importance of root system architecture, leaf anatomical modifications, and stress-responsive transcription factors is underscored as essential components of drought adaptation. Additionally, agronomic innovations such as precision irrigation, soil management techniques, and plant-microbe interactions are reviewed due to their potential to enhance sustainable water use in agriculture. The role of epigenetic modifications and long-distance signaling mechanisms in drought acclimation is explored, shedding light on emerging strategies for engineering multi-stress tolerant crops. Furthermore, we assess the impact of drought on crop nutritional quality, the trade-offs between drought tolerance and pest resistance, and the socio-economic implications of water scarcity on global food security. This review provides a roadmap for integrating cutting-edge scientific knowledge with practical agricultural applications, aiming to develop resilient cropping systems capable of sustaining productivity under increasingly unpredictable climatic conditions.
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