The natural world is a finely-tuned balance of biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) components that shape our environments. Various biotic factors directly affect processes like population growth, ...

Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical elements in the environment, which affect individual organisms as well as ecosystems. Examples are UV, IR and visible light, radiation ...

Plants live under various biotic and abiotic stress conditions ... MAPK cascades respond to various environmental stress factors by modulating associated gene expression, influencing plant hormone ...

The articles in this Research Topic contribute to the use of bio-based approaches in increasing tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress factors, reducing stress damage, protecting the environment and ...

A scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove -- 16 new species of grasshoppers living in the thorny scrubs of U.S. and Mexican deserts.

People living in these food deserts rely on convenience stores or fast food options, which often cost more and offer less nutritious options, to feed their families. Food deserts ...

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...

The desert is one of the harshest environments to live in. It can be extremely hot during the day and freezing cold at night. There is sparse vegetation and little shade. The terrain is often rough, ...

Following on from last week's Team Cup in Abu Dhabi, the DP World Tour travels 65 miles north-east to tee-up in Dubai The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is the first of four back-to-back stroke play ...

Rory McIlroy kickstarts his 2025 season this week at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, live on Sky Sports, with the defending champion immediately having the opportunity to create history.