Integrated stress responses in okra plants (cv. ''Meya']: unravelling the mechanisms underlying drought and nematode co-occurrence.

Background: Climate change threatens sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural production, causing abiotic and biotic stressors. The study of plant responses to joint stressors is crucial for understanding molecular processes and identifying resilient crops for global food security. This study aimed to explore the shared and tailored responses of okra plants (cv.