Publications by authors named "Ana Bernardina Menendez"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ana Bernardina Menendez"
- Ana Bernardina Menendez's research primarily focuses on the interactions between legumes and environmental stress factors, particularly with an emphasis on polyamines, endophytic fungi, and soil alkalinity impacts on plant physiology and nitrogen fixation processes.
- Her studies demonstrate that polyamines play a significant role in mediating stress responses in legumes, as seen in their varying performance under abiotic stress, such as low temperatures and salinity, which are crucial for optimizing plant growth and productivity.
- Menendez has also explored the symbiotic relationships between legumes and their microbial partners, identifying genetic responses and beneficial traits that enhance tolerance to environmental stresses, which is essential for improving agricultural yields in challenging soil conditions.
