Abstract Heavy metal (loid)(HM) pollution of agricultural soils is a growing global
environmental concern that affects planetary health. Numerous studies have shown that soil …

Although nitrogen (N) is the most limiting nutrient for agricultural production, its overuse is
associated with environmental pollution, increased concentration of greenhouse gases, and …

Contamination by heavy metals has severely hampered agricultural productivity across the
world. Cadmium (Cd) is one of the most dangerous heavy metals to plants. Melatonin (ME) …

Potatoes are developed vegetatively from tubers, and therefore potato virus transmission is
always a possibility. The potato leafroll virus (PLRV) is a highly devastating virus of the …

Mung bean, a legume, is sensitive to abiotic stresses at different growth stages, and its yield
potential is affected by drought and high-temperature stress at the sensitive stage. Melatonin …

Melatonin (MT), a naturally occurring compound, is found in various species worldwide. In
1958, it was first identified in the pineal gland of dairy cows. MT is an “old friend” but a “new …

Global warming in this century increases incidences of various abiotic stresses, restricting
plant growth and productivity and posing a severe threat to global food production and …

Abstract Background Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is an important fiber crop that has a
widespread cultivation in tropical and subtropical regions globally. The decline in cotton …

Information on the role of boron (B) on soil physico-chemical and biological entities is
scarce, and the precise mechanism in soil is still obscure. Present field investigation aimed …

Salinity stress significantly hinders plant growth by disrupting osmotic balance and inhibiting
nutrient uptake, leading to reduced biomass and stunted development. Using saponin (SAP) …