Key message The potential of seed priming is still not fully exploited. Our limited knowledge
of the molecular dynamics of seed pre-germinative metabolism is the main hindrance to …

Metabolism is the sum of the enzyme‐dependent chemical reactions, which produces
energy in catabolic process and synthesizes biomass in anabolic process, exhibiting high …

This study aimed to investigate the impact of individual drought, heat, and combined drought
and heat stress on twelve cotton genotypes, including eight tolerant and four susceptible …

With the advent of human civilization and anthropogenic activities in the shade of
urbanization and global climate change, plants are exposed to a complex set of abiotic …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are crucial signaling molecules in plants that play
multifarious roles in prompt response to environmental stimuli. Despite the classical …

With the burgeoning population of the world, the successful germination of seeds to achieve
maximum crop production is very important. Seed germination is a precise balance of …

Plants are highly sensitive to various environmental stresses, which can hinder their growth
and reduce yields. In this study, we investigated the potential of seed priming with salicylic …

Introduction Seed priming is a pre-sowing seed treatment that is beneficial for rice seed
germination and seedling growth, but the reduced seed longevity after seed priming greatly …

Water stress brought about by climate change is among the major global concerns
threatening food security. Rice is an important staple food which requires high water …

Buckwheat is a pseudo-cereal widely grown and consumed throughout the world.
Buckwheat is recognized as a good source of nutrients and, in combination with other health …