The diets of over two‐thirds of the world's population lack one or more essential mineral
elements. This can be remedied through dietary diversification, mineral supplementation …

Micronutrient malnutrition affects over 2 billion people in the developing world. Iron (Fe)
deficiency alone affects> 47% of all preschool aged children globally, often leading to …

Plants, being sessile in nature, are constantly exposed to various environmental stresses,
such as solar UV radiations, soil salinity, drought and desiccation, rehydration, low and high …

Global population increases and climate change underscore the need for better
comprehension of how plants acquire and process nutrients such as iron. Using cell type …

Optimizing root system architecture can overcome yield limitations in crop plants caused by
water or nutrient shortages. Classic breeding approaches are difficult because the trait is …

Biofortification is a novel approach which can lead to the development of micronutrient
dense staple crops. However, the role of microorganisms in improving the nutritional status …

Since the publication of the third edition of the Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress,
continuous discoveries in the fields of plant and crop environmental stresses and their …

Copper, zinc, manganese, iron, nickel and molybdenum are essential micronutrients for
plants. However, when present in excess they may damage the plant or decrease the quality …

Plants have recently moved into the spotlight owing to the growing realization that the world
needs solutions to energy and food production that are sustainable and environmentally …

The micronutrients copper (Cu), manganese (Mn) and iron (Fe) are essential for crop plant
development and productivity. However, a quantitative, data-based consensus has yet to be …