Publications by authors named "Emerson Alves Da Silva"
This study brings information on the dynamics of C and N in urban forests in a subtropical region. We tested the hypothesis that C and N isotopic sign of leaves and soil and physiological traits of trees would vary from center to periphery in a megacity, considering land uses, intensity of automotive fleet and microclimatic conditions. 800 trees from four fragments were randomly chosen.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRegulatory mechanisms behind the phenotypic plasticity associated with Setaria italica water deficit tolerance.
Plant Mol Biol
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Drought significantly affects the growth and reproductive yield of plants, with outcomes determined by the stress's duration, intensity, and the plant's genetic makeup.
- The study on Setaria italica revealed metabolic adjustments driven by gene regulation, DNA-binding proteins, and epigenetic changes in response to varying water deficit scenarios.
- Key findings included the identification of loci tied to drought responses and a positive correlation between gene expression and small RNA accumulation, highlighting the plant's strategies for surviving in water-limited environments.
Because of the economical relevance of sugarcane and its high potential as a source of biofuel, it is important to understand how this crop will respond to the foreseen increase in atmospheric [CO(2)]. The effects of increased [CO(2)] on photosynthesis, development and carbohydrate metabolism were studied in sugarcane (Saccharum ssp.).
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