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CAM Plants under Global Climate Change: Genetic, Metabolic, and Ecophysiological Aspects

Sep 2026 · Russian journal of plant physiology · Vol 73 · 0 citations · 173 references

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A comprehensive analysis of the molecular, metabolic, physiological, and ecological characteristics of CAM plants is provided, with the aim of predicting ecophysiological responses and evaluating the prospects for practical application of CAM traits in agriculture under global climate change.

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