Karst ecosystems are formed by dissolution of soluble rocks, usually with conspicuous landscape features, such as sharp peaks, steep slopes and deep valleys. The plants in karst regions develop special adaptability. Here, we reviewed the research progresses on plant adaptability in karst regions, including drought, high temperature and light, high-calcium stresses responses and the strategies of water utilization for plants, soil nutrients impact, human interference and geographical traits on karst plants. Drought, high temperature and light change their physiological and morphological structures to adapt to karst environments. High-calcium and soil nutrients can transfer surplus nutrients to special parts of plants to avoid damage of high nutrient concentration. Therefore, karst plants can make better use of limited water. Human interference also affects geographical distribution of karst plants and their growing environment. All of these aspects may be analyzed to provide guidance and suggestions for related research on plant adaptability mechanisms.

喀斯特生态系统是由可溶性岩石溶解形成的，通常具有尖峰、陡坡、深谷等显着的景观特征。喀斯特地区的植物具有特殊的适应性。在此，我们回顾了喀斯特地区植物适应性的研究进展，包括干旱、高温和光照、高钙胁迫响应以及植物水分利用策略、土壤养分影响、人为干扰和喀斯特植物的地理特征。干旱、高温和光照会改变它们的生理和形态结构以适应岩溶环境。高钙和土壤养分可以将多余的养分转移到植物的特殊部位，避免高养分浓度的损害。因此，喀斯特植物可以更好地利用有限的水分。人为干扰也会影响喀斯特植物的地理分布及其生长环境。可以对这些方面进行分析，为植物适应性机制的相关研究提供指导和建议。