Publications by authors named "Chang-Jian DU"
Article Synopsis
- Drought significantly impacts the growth and yield of Chinese chestnut trees, specifically in the Yan-shan Mountains.
- A 22-day drought simulation revealed that water content in the trees' roots, stems, and leaves decreased substantially while proline and malondialdehyde levels increased, indicating stress responses.
- While drought stress hindered photosynthetic performance, the chestnut seedlings showed an ability to adapt by enhancing their carbon and nitrogen metabolism, which could guide future drought-resistant breeding efforts.