Over three billion people suffer from various health issues due to the low supply of zinc (Zn)
and iron (Fe) in their food. Low supply of micronutrients is the main cause of malnutrition and …

Following recent developments and refinement, CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology has
become increasingly mature and is being widely used for crop improvement. The application …

Cadmium (Cd) is a non-essential, highly phytotoxic metal and damages ramie plant growth
and development even at low concentrations. Ramie is one of the most significant crops in …

Global climate irregularities and the freshwater shortage have become a serious ecological
problem posing threats to global food security. Drought stress threatens every stage of plant …

The world's agricultural production will be confronted with unprecedented challenges as
population growth and demand for staple crops are projected to increase by 60%. The …

Plant protection technologies are aiming to minimize damage caused by main plant pests
such as insect pests, plant pathogens, and weeds. Apart from these biotic agents, various …

Plants are exposed to environmental cues that affect their cellular, molecular, physiological,
and developmental processes, starting from seed germination and ending with harvesting …