Gibberellins have been classically related to a few key developmental processes, thus being
essential for the accurate unfolding of plant genetic programs. After more than a century of …

Seed germination (SG) is the first stage in a plant's life and has an immense importance in
sustaining crop production. Abiotic stresses reduce SG by increasing the deterioration of …

Various anthropogenic activities and natural sources contribute to the presence of
radioactive materials in the environment, posing a serious threat to phytotoxicity …

By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9 billion, underscoring the imperative for
innovative solutions to increase grain yield and enhance food security. Nanotechnology has …

Rice is an important cereal crop cultivated worldwide to meet the need of hungry
populations. Drought stress is a major problem that reduces crop productivity by up to 50 …

Innovative technological solutions in the processing of rice and production of rice malt cause
an increased interest of the specialists of brewery industry. Study of the intensifying effect of …

Previous studies associated with seed potentiation support the critical role of metabolic
readjustment in restricting the loss of seed vigor and viability of aged seeds. However, their …

Flowering is an important developmental transition that greatly affects the yield of many
vegetable crops. In cucumber (Cucumis sativus), flowering is regulated by various factors …

Vacuolar sugar transporters transport sugar across the tonoplast, are major players in
maintaining sugar homeostasis, and therefore play vital roles in plant growth, development …

The aleurone layer in cereal grains acts as a major reservoir of essential mineral nutrients,
significantly influencing seed germination. However, the molecular mechanism underlying …