The appropriateness of using treated wastewater for crop or agricultural irrigation remains a
bone of contention among experts and policymakers. Here, we outline and analyze not only …

Nitrogen (N) is widely distributed in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and
biosphere. It is a basic component of every plant cell as well as microorganisms, as a …

Secondary metabolism in plants is considerably affected by environmental factors including
mineral nutrition. Nitrogen is a key plant nutrient, known to affect primary and secondary …

Potassium (K) is the most vital and abundant macro element for the overall growth of plants
and its deficiency or, excess concentration results in many diseases in plants. It is involved …

In the last five decades, nutrient applications to farmlands have significantly improved crop
yield and public awareness about nutrient use efficiency (NUE). The crop production system …

ABSTRACT A restricted dietary range and a deficit of essential minerals such as zinc (Zn)
characterize the diets of under-nourished people. Zn deficiency is a global nutritional …

Nanoparticle network hydrogels (NNHs) in which nanoparticles are used as a key building
block to build the gel network have attracted significant interest given their potential to …

As sessile organisms, plants are exposed to diverse abiotic and biotic stresses, and thus
have developed complex signaling mechanisms that orchestrate multiple stress responses …

Irrigation using sewage water can be beneficial, as it can increase the productivity of crops
but has negative consequences on crops, soil contamination, and human health. It contains …

The symptoms of the nutrient stress in plant canopies differ among different growth stages. It
is a challenge to develop individual diagnosis models to evaluate the nutrient status for a …