ECOPHYSIOLOGY OF TROPICAL PLANTS RECENT TRENDS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES (HB 2024) Hardcover

Tropical plants face significant physiological stresses due to shifting environmental and climate conditions, largely driven by population growth and the overuse of fossil fuels. The IPCC predicts continued increases in CO2 and global temperatures, leading to altered rainfall patterns and intensified water cycles worldwide. Additionally, air pollution poses a major threat to tropical plant life. These fluctuating environmental conditions significantly affect the ecophysiological characteristics of plants, changing how they interact with each other and other living and non-living parts of their ecosystems. There is a lack of books specifically addressing how tropical plants respond ecophysiologically to environmental factors, both abiotic and biotic, under climate change. This book aims to address this gap by providing an in-depth analysis of these responses and suggesting practical ways for plants to adapt. It is a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, educators, forest managers, and policymakers alike.