Tropisms
Tropisms are directional growth responses that enable plants to adapt to their environment by growing toward or away from specific stimuli. Key types include phototropism (response to light), where plants grow toward a light source to maximize photosynthesis, and gravitropism, which directs roots downward and stems upward in response to gravity. Hydrotropism allows roots to grow toward moisture, ensuring water absorption in dry soils, while thigmotropism enables plants like vines to wrap around objects for structural support when they encounter touch stimuli. Chemotropism is observed in the fertilization process, where pollen tubes grow toward chemical signals from the ovules. These adaptive responses are fundamental for plant survival, and understanding them in biotechnology can lead to innovations in crop resilience and improved growth efficiency in various environments.
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
Aparna B Gunjal
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce and Science College, India
Anna Ponce
Bethune-Cookman University, United States
Hillary Jean Pierre
Department of Pharmaceutics, United States
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Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
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Valasia Iakovoglou, UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
Title : The antimicrobial activity of six Ocimum species against human microbial pathogens
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Effect of climate and weather on plant biology and biotechnology
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Cambial rearrangement in cycads: First evidence from a basal seed plant lineage
Anna Ponce, Bethune-Cookman University, United States
Title : Utilizing plant derived extracellular vesicles for drug delivery and therapeutic development
Hillary Jean Pierre, Department of Pharmaceutics, United States