Influence of Abiotic and Biotic Stressors on the Sensitivity Defenses of Mimosa striglliosa

In plants, chemical and mechanical traits are involved in the defense against environmental stressors. case of Mimosa touch-sensitive responses through leaf-closure provide a unique form defense. While past research has shown that impacts stressors such as competition or short-term drought may cause defenses plants to increase decrease, it is unknown how interaction these influence efficiency responses. this study, we hypothesized strigillosa would strongly differ from regularly watered individuals when subjected drought. Additionally, hinder response, particularly competitors closely related taxa. To test hypotheses, an experimental design was performed with three groups Mimosa. each group, half were conditions. Plants then tactile stimulus greenhouse environment, degree leaf closure being measured estimate recovery. Drought found be significant factor both rate change closure, closure.