Climate-change-induced extreme heat and drought increasingly threaten plant growth and development, with a particularly significant impact on sexual reproduction. Heat and drought stress can disrupt key stages of plant sexual reproduction, including flowering time, gametophyte development, pollination, and seed formation, leading to infertility and substantial yield reductions in crops. This review systematically summarizes the latest research on the effects of heat and drought stress on various stages of plant sexual reproduction and proposes specific strategies to mitigate the agricultural hazards posed by these stresses. By providing an in-depth analysis of the underlying mechanisms and regulatory networks, this review offers a theoretical basis for advancing fundamental research and optimizing agricultural practices to address the severe challenges climate change presents to agriculture.
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PLoS One
March 2025
Department of Optometry, School of Medicine, University of Gondar, Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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March 2025
Maternal and Fetal Research Group, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain.
This study investigated the use of group body mapping as a methodological tool to explore experiences of obstetric violence among migrant women from Senegal, Morocco, and Pakistan in Catalonia. The research aimed to assess the effectiveness of group body mapping in identifying the barriers these women faced during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, while also highlighting the intersectional dimensions of obstetric violence. The study identified seven key codes-Issues/Barriers, Trust, Gender, Body/Embodiment, Significant Relationships, Employment, and Gender-Based Violence-which were analyzed from an intersectional perspective.
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March 2025
Department of Health Sciences, University of Alabama.
Sexual consent is a foundational aspect of sexual encounters as it distinguishes sexual assault from consensual sex. Despite alcohol-involved sexual assault being a serious public health issue, many college students report engaging in "consensual drunk sex." Thus, understanding how college students determine consent to alcohol-involved sex is essential.
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February 2025
Istituto di Genetica Molecolare Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (IGM-CNR), 20133 Pavia, Italy.
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