Quantifying Phenotypic Plasticity of Crops
Phenotypic plasticity refers to the ability of an individual organism, in this case, a plant, to display varying phenotypic traits or characteristics in response to different environmental conditions. These traits can include physical features, physiological processes, and behaviors. Phenotypic plasticity is a crucial adaptive mechanism that allows organisms to optimize their survival and reproduction in varying environments. Crops are particularly reliant on phenotypic plasticity to cope with changes in factors such as light, temperature, moisture, nutrient availability, and other environmental…