Emergence of trace elements at potentially toxic concentrations in the environment has
become a global issue in recent times. Owing to the rapid population growth, unregulated …

Silicon (Si) is one of the essential and important elements that plays a vital role in the growth
and productivity of crop plants by improving their nutritional status. The exogenous …

Recent advancements in nanotechnology have opened new advances in agriculture.
Among other nanoparticles, silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs), due to their unique physiological …

The agricultural sector is facing numerous challenges worldwide, owing to global climate
change and limited resources. Crop production is limited by numerous abiotic constraints …

Silicon is known for mitigating the biotic and abiotic stresses of crop plants. Many studies
have proved beneficial effects of bulk silicon against biotic stresses in general and insect …

The rapidly rising population is calling for the production of more food, yet biotic and abiotic
stresses caused by pests and climate change substantially diminish crop yields. This issue …

Secondary metabolites synthesized by the Solanaceous plants are of major therapeutic and
pharmaceutical importance, many of which are commonly obtained from the roots of these …

Cadmium (Cd), one of the most toxic heavy metals, has been extensively studied by
environmental scientists because of its detrimental effects on plants, animals, and humans …

The escalating global demand for food production has predominantly relied on the extensive
application of conventional fertilizers (CFs). However, the increased use of CFs has raised …

Agricultural soil pollution with potentially toxic trace elements (PTEs) has emerged as a
significant environmental concern, jeopardizing food safety and human health. Although …