Due to increasing incidences of abiotic stresses all over the world, the foremost objective to
achieve crop security and nutritional quality for the global population is indeed a daunting …

Plants need an adequate supply of nutrients for physiological functions to run as usual and
growth to flourish. Nutrients are absorbed through roots and leaves (Singh et al. 2013; …

Abiotic stress is a problem of grave concern for the growth and productivity of plants in
modern times. Abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures and extreme …

Balanced and precise crop nutrients application is a pre-requisite tool for meeting the
second Sustainable Development Goals for achieving food security and improved human …

Minerals and organic materials present in soil are responsible for regulatory activity of cell
organelles. Micronutrients such as zinc, boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and …

Plant nutrients are the vital elements for plant growth and survival. Among the seventeen
essential plant nutrients, only three (C, H and O) are derived from the atmosphere and the …

Micronutrients are essential mineral elements required for both plant and human
development. An integrated system involving soil, climatic conditions, and types of crop …

Macronutrients are crucial for the growth, and development of plants due to their roles as
structural components and redox-sensitive agents. Generally, the application of …

By the year 2050, the world's population is predicted to have grown to around 9–10 billion
people. The food demand in many countries continues to increase with population growth …

Low productivity because of limited mineral nutrient supply is common under various
environmental conditions. Micronutritional disorders are common nutritional imbalance in …