Breeding crop plants with increased yield potential and improved tolerance to stressful
environments is critical for global food security. Drought stress (DS) adversely affects …

Soil contamination with cadmium (Cd) is a severe concern for the developing world due to
its non-biodegradability and significant potential to damage the ecosystem and associated …

Selenium (Se) is an essential element for humans and animals and its deficiency in the diet
is a global problem. Crop plants are the main source of Se for consumers. Therefore, there is …

Salinity and drought stress substantially decrease crop yield and superiority, directly
threatening the food supply needed to meet the rising food needs of the growing total …

In agricultural cropping systems, relatively large amounts of nitrogen (N) are applied for
plant growth and development, and to achieve high yields. However, with increasing N …

We need to improve food production to feed the ever growing world population especially in
a changing climate. Nutrient deficiency in soils is one of the primary bottlenecks affecting the …

Nitrogen (N) fertilizer drives crop productivity and underlies intensive agriculture, but
overuse of fertilizers also causes detrimental effects to ecosystem. To cope with this …

Not much information is available to substantiate the possible role of γ-aminobutyric acid
(GABA) signaling in mitigating water-deficit stress in snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) …

Maize yield forecasting is important for the organisation of harvesting and storage, for the
estimation of the commodity base and for the provision of the country's feed and food …

Cotton is a major fiber crop grown worldwide. Nitrogen (N) is an essential nutrient for cotton
production and supports efficient crop production. It is a crucial nutrient that is required more …