Soils and sediments are major reservoirs of organic matter (OM), whose dynamic turnover
has a major impact on carbon cycling and global climate. OM in soils and sediments is …

Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe) are some of the vital
nutrients required for optimum growth, development, and productivity of plants. The …

Humic substances (HS) are dominant components of soil organic matter and are recognized
as natural, effective growth promoters to be used in sustainable agriculture. In recent years …

Plant pathogenic bacteria cause high crop and economic losses to human societies,–.
Infections by such pathogens are challenging to control as they often arise through complex …

Soilless cultivation represent a valid opportunity for the agricultural production sector,
especially in areas characterized by severe soil degradation and limited water availability …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are soil bacteria that are able to colonize
rhizosphere and to enhance plant growth by means of a wide variety of mechanisms like …

Vegetables represent pillars of good nutrition since they provide important phytochemicals
such as fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, as well as minerals. Biofortification proposes a …

In nature, land plants as sessile organisms are faced with multiple nutrient stresses that
often occur simultaneously in soil. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), zinc (Zn), and …

Improvement of plant iron nutrition as a consequence of metal complexation by humic
substances (HS) extracted from different sources has been widely reported. The presence of …

Iron (Fe) is one of the essential micronutrients required by both plants and animals. In
humans, Fe deficiency causes anemia, the most prevalent nutritional disorder. Most people …