Leaf traits in Phaseolus vulgaris and Phaseolus acutifolius reveal divergent terminal drought coping strategies
A. Violeta Salazar-Chavarria, Guadalupe Trinidad Zavala-Padilla, Arely Lechuga, V. Miguel Palomar, Alexis Acosta‐Maspons, Alejandra Alicia Covarrubias
This study compares leaf traits in two Phaseolus species under terminal drought, finding tepary bean has anatomical and physiological adaptations that improve drought resilience.
bioRxiv · Oct 28, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology