Heavy metals and their engineered nanoparticle (NP) counterparts are emerging
contaminants in the environment that have captured the attention of researchers worldwide …

Iron (Fe) storage in plant seeds is not only necessary for seedling establishment following
germination but is also a major source of dietary Fe for humans and other animals …

Rice, a staple food for more than half of the world population, is an affordable source of
calorie, satisfying more than 20% of the calorie requirement on a global scale. Its cultivation …

Background Nitrogen is a principal limiting nutrient in plant growth and development. Among
factors that may limit NO 3-assimilation, Fe potentially plays a crucial role being a metal …

Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient that participates in various biological processes
important for plant growth. Ethylene production induced by Fe deficiency plays important …

One of the most significant constraints on agricultural productivity is the low availability of
iron (Fe) in soil, which is directly related to biological, physical, and chemical activities in the …

Zinc and iron are essential micronutrients for the growth, development, and maintenance of
the immune system at high levels. Analysis of genetic control of grain Zn and Fe through …

Siderophores (ferric ion chelators) are secreted by organisms in response to iron deficiency.
The pathogenic enterobacterium Erwinia chrysanthemi produces two siderophores …

Nanoparticles (NPs) incorporated into commercial products are reactive on plants. Here, the
influence of a root-associated bacterium, Pseudomonas chlororaphis O6 (Pc O6) on the …

The efficiency of a crop to intercept and utilize solar radiation for photosynthates production
serves as one of the deciding factors of the productive potential of the crop stand …