Advances in Tropical Plant Ecology and Physiology
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genetic diversity; phenotypic variability; plant genetic resources; population genetics; genetic improvement methods
Interests: seeds of tropical plants; conservation ecology; global change biology; fruiting phenology; tropical plant reproduction; temperature effects on reproduction; rainfall seasonality; tropical phenology under global change
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tropical plants exhibit remarkable ecological and physiological diversity, enabling them to thrive in highly variable and often challenging environments. Tropical ecosystems, which include rainforests, savannas, and arid environments, play a crucial role in maintaining global biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and regulating climate. In recent years, significant advances have been made in the study of the physiological responses of tropical plants to biotic and abiotic factors, as well as in understanding their reproductive ecology, phenology, and interactions with fauna and the environment.
This Special Issue will bring together original contributions and reviews addressing current and innovative topics in the field, such as mechanisms of adaptation to climate change, strategies for efficient use of resources, population dynamics, ecological interactions, and potential applications in the context of a sustainable bioeconomy. The goal is to offer a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of recent advances, fostering scientific dialog and promoting new perspectives for the conservation and sustainable management of tropical vegetation.
Dr. Naysa Flávia Ferreira Do Nascimento
Prof. Dr. Edna Ursulino Alves
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tropical plants
- plant ecology
- plant physiology
- environmental adaptations
- phenotypic diversity
- climate change
- biodiversity conservation
- sustainable management
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