The Secret of Baobab's (Adansonia spp., Malvaceae) longevity
The Baobab (Adansonia spp.) is known as the "tree of life", renowned for its longevity, whit individuals that can survive for thousands of years. This article reviews various baobab adaptations supporting their survival and longevity, encompassing morphological and physiological mechanisms...
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| description | The Baobab (Adansonia spp.) is known as the "tree of life", renowned for its longevity, whit individuals that can survive for thousands of years. This article reviews various baobab adaptations supporting their survival and longevity, encompassing morphological and physiological mechanisms in the seedling phase, water storage in stems, and resistance to extreme environmental conditions. Baobabs also exhibit special adaptive mechanisms, such as stomatal regulation, UV resistance, and antibacterial properties. In addition, the heat-resistant morphology of the baobab fruit and the hard skin play an important role in preserving seeds from forest fires and dispersing them through various means. This study emphasizes that baobab's unique adaptations not only support their sustainability but also provide significant potential for the conservation and study of plant survival under extreme environmental conditions.
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| spelling | doaj-art-07b2448f876f47b5b09afbfc2cbb604a2025-08-20T02:21:24ZspaFundación Miguel LilloLilloa2346-96412025-06-0110.30550/j.lil/2124 The Secret of Baobab's (Adansonia spp., Malvaceae) longevityShafa Nashrullah0Waki'atil Rosida1Dhea Athariqa Salsabila2Mukhamad Su'udi3Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, East Java, Indonesia.Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, East Java, Indonesia.Health Information Management, State Polytechnic of Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia.Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, East Java, Indonesia.The Baobab (Adansonia spp.) is known as the "tree of life", renowned for its longevity, whit individuals that can survive for thousands of years. This article reviews various baobab adaptations supporting their survival and longevity, encompassing morphological and physiological mechanisms in the seedling phase, water storage in stems, and resistance to extreme environmental conditions. Baobabs also exhibit special adaptive mechanisms, such as stomatal regulation, UV resistance, and antibacterial properties. In addition, the heat-resistant morphology of the baobab fruit and the hard skin play an important role in preserving seeds from forest fires and dispersing them through various means. This study emphasizes that baobab's unique adaptations not only support their sustainability but also provide significant potential for the conservation and study of plant survival under extreme environmental conditions. https://www.lillo.org.ar/journals/index.php/lilloa/article/view/2124Adansoniaadaptationplant conservation |
| spellingShingle | Shafa Nashrullah Waki'atil Rosida Dhea Athariqa Salsabila Mukhamad Su'udi The Secret of Baobab's (Adansonia spp., Malvaceae) longevity Lilloa Adansonia adaptation plant conservation |
| title | The Secret of Baobab's (Adansonia spp., Malvaceae) longevity |
| title_full | The Secret of Baobab's (Adansonia spp., Malvaceae) longevity |
| title_fullStr | The Secret of Baobab's (Adansonia spp., Malvaceae) longevity |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Secret of Baobab's (Adansonia spp., Malvaceae) longevity |
| title_short | The Secret of Baobab's (Adansonia spp., Malvaceae) longevity |
| title_sort | secret of baobab s adansonia spp malvaceae longevity |
| topic | Adansonia adaptation plant conservation |
| url | https://www.lillo.org.ar/journals/index.php/lilloa/article/view/2124 |
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