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Flooding stress: acclimations and genetic diversity

Authors :
Bailey-Serres, J.
Voesenek, L.A.C.J.
Source :
Annual Review of Plant Biology. Annual, 2008, Vol. 59, 313-339
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses the response of acclimations and genetic diversity to flooding, an environmental stress found in all the natural and man-made ecosystems of the world. Flooding is shown to reduce the content of cellular [O.sub.2], especially in the absence of photosynthesis.

Subjects

Subjects :
Biological diversity -- Analysis
Floods -- Environmental aspects
Hypoxia (Aquatic ecology) -- Analysis
Photosynthesis -- Research
Biological sciences
Science and technology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15435008
Volume :
59
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Annual Review of Plant Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.180336993

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