A biofilm is an assemblage, aggregation, or community of microbial cells bounded by a
polymeric matrix comprising polysaccharides that are associated with an inert or biotic …

Background Due to its biennual life cycle Brassica oleracea is especially exposed to
seasonal changes in temperature that could limit its growth and fitness. Thermal stress could …

This review is an update of a 2003 review (Journal of Experimental Botany 54, 1801–1812)
by the same corresponding author. Many examples of flower opening have been recorded …

Salicylic acid (SA) has been recognized as a promising molecule for improving abiotic stress
tolerance in plants due to its ability to enhance antioxidant defense system, and promote …

Several plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are known to improve plant tolerance
to multiple stresses, including low temperatures. However, mechanisms underlying this …

Crop failure is largely caused by various climate hazards, and among them, heat stress is
the primary factor hindering crop production. The significant global loss of crop yield is …

Phospholipase C (PLC), a major membrane phospholipid hydrolyzing enzyme generates
signaling messengers such as diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol 1, 4, 5-trisphosphate (IP 3) …

Despite the fact that all plants follow strict developmental programmes, they also have
intrinsic mechanisms to monitor the environment and activate appropriate responses at the …

Background: Both land-based agriculture and aquatic algae culturing systems require a
steady supply of macronutrients, primarily nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), in addition to a …

Temperature is a significant parameter in agriculture since it controls seed germination and
plant growth. Global warming has resulted in an irregular rise in temperature posing a …