The generation of oxygen radicals and their derivatives, known as reactive oxygen
species,(ROS) is a part of the signaling process in higher plants at lower concentrations, but …

The general circulation models estimated an average increase in global surface
temperature about 4° C (2.9 to 5.5° C). Escalating temperature and extreme weather events …

This study reports the application of a novel bioprospecting procedure designed to screen
plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) capable of rapidly colonizing the rhizosphere …

Purpose This paper reviews chemical, physical, and biological problems of salt-affected
soils and different reclamation methods applied to rehabilitate these soils. Methods Methods …

The title of this essay declares that silicon does have roles in plants and all participants in
this conference know that that is so. This knowledge, however, is not shared by the general …

By the year 2050, the world's population is expected to reach nine billion. To feed and
sustain this projected population, world food production must increase by at least 50 percent …

One of the main problems confronting the world of the 21st Century is a shortage of water.
There is already severe scarcity in many regions of the world, causing tremendous problems …

Background and Aims Salinity is a widespread soil problem limiting productivity of cereal
crops worldwide. Rice is particularly sensitive to salt stress during the seedling stage, with …

In the 21st century, nutrient efficient plants will play a major role in increasing crop yields
compared to the 20th century, mainly due to limited land and water resources available for …

Iron (Fe) bioavailability to plants is reduced in saline soils; however, the exact mechanisms
underlying this effect are not yet completely understood. Siderophore-expressing …