The impact of biotic and abiotic stresses on plants: a literature review of historical and future directions in the context of climate change

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https://doi.org/10.52673/18570461.24.4-75.08

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biotic stress, abiotic stress, adaptation, resistance, sunflower, climate change

Abstract

This article analyses the impact of biotic and abiotic stresses on plants, particularly on sunflower crops, in the context of climate change. Biotic stress, caused by pests and pathogens, and abiotic stress, caused by extreme weather conditions, are major challenges for agriculture. The analysis was carried out through a systematic review of the literature available on Google Scholar, covering the last 300 years of research. The results suggest that adaptation strategies based on knowledge of these types of stress can improve the resilience of agricultural systems, which is essential to manage current and future climate challenges. This article aims to provide an overview of research on biotic and abiotic stresses on plants throughout history and to highlight the research directions needed to address future challenges in the context of climate change. A historical analysis is important to understand the evolution of knowledge in this field and to identify solutions applied in the past. In addition, future projections are essential to anticipate changes and develop innovative methods to ensure food security and ecosystem conservation in a continuously changing climate.

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Duca, M., & Bivol, I. (2025). The impact of biotic and abiotic stresses on plants: a literature review of historical and future directions in the context of climate change. Akademos, 4(75), 78-88. https://doi.org/10.52673/18570461.24.4-75.08

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