New Strategies to Increase the Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Woody Ornamental Plants in Mediterranean Climate

The native flora of different Mediterranean countries, often woody species, was widely recognized for its ornamental potential. shrubs, in particular, are a typology plants very widespread the environment and constituent ‘Macchia’, typical vegetation this ecosystem. use shrubs realization green areas has been recently examined their adaptability to abiotic stress. Abiotic stresses, fact, major limiting growth factor urban peri-urban areas. identification tolerant species allow reduction management costs preserve aesthetical value Tolerance drought stress, instance, climate can improve ecosystem services these environment. In review, possibility early individuate plant species’ mechanisms tolerate or avoid stresses is analysed, as well increase stress tolerance through genetic agronomic strategies. exploration wild spontaneous be good source selecting used Among strategies, biostimulants, mulching, combination provide useful solution counteract