Physiological Adaptations of Medicinal Plants to Drought and Heat Stress
Keywords:
medicinal plants, drought stress, heat stress, physiological adaptations, secondary metabolitesAbstract
Medicinal plants, as vital sources of bioactive compounds, are increasingly exposed to environmental stresses such as drought and high temperature due to global climate change. These stressors adversely affect plant growth, yield, and secondary metabolite production, yet many medicinal plants exhibit unique physiological adaptations that enable survival under harsh conditions.