Plant nutrition is crucial in crop productivity and providing food security to the ever-
expanding population. Application of chemical/biological fertilizers and pesticides are the …

Fertile soil is fundamental to our ability to achieve food security, but problems with soil
degradation (such as acidification) are exacerbated by poor management. Consequently …

Background Global climate is changing more rapidly than ever, threatening plant growth and
productivity while exerting considerable direct and indirect effects on the quality and quantity …

Increasing consciousness regarding the nutritional value of olive oil has enhanced the
demand for this product and, consequently, the expansion of olive tree cultivation. Although …

Agricultural sustainability is of foremost importance for maintaining high food production.
Irresponsible resource use not only negatively affects agroecology, but also reduces the …

Crop losses mainly occur due to biotic factors, which include soil-borne phytopathogens,
insect pests, parasites, and predators. The major loss of food in the food industry is due to its …

Genetically varying, wild, traditional, or ancient food crops were nutritional-rich compounds
such as micronutrients. But, nowadays, level of micronutrients has been declined and even …

Plant tissues and organs are grown in vitro on artificial media, which supply the nutrients
necessary for growth. The success of plant tissue culture as a means of plant propagation is …

Essential elements taken up from the soil and distributed throughout the whole plant play
diverse roles in different tissues. Cations and anions contribute to maintenance of …

Toxic cyanobacterial blooms are recognized as an emerging environmental threat
worldwide. Although microcystin-LR is the most frequently documented cyanotoxin, studies …