Domestication processes, amplified by breeding programs, have allowed the selection of
more productive genotypes and more suitable crop lines capable of coping with the …

This paper aims to provide a state-of-the-art review on the effects of vegetation roots on the
soil structure and soil hydraulic properties. After a thorough review of current studies, the …

The concept of a root economics space (RES) is increasingly adopted to explore root trait
variation and belowground resource‐acquisition strategies. Much progress has been made …

The inefficient utilization of nitrogen (N) in soil and drought stress seriously threatens
agricultural and food production. Herein, soil application of carbon dots (CDs, 5 mg kg–1) …

Persistent microbial symbioses can confer greater fitness to their host under unfavorable
conditions, but manipulating such beneficial interactions necessitates a mechanistic …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) known as persistent contaminants have been
detected in soils worldwide, especially in cryogenic environment. Although researchers …

The development of nanotechnology and the widespread application of metal-based
nanoparticles (MNPs) in various consumer products have released a large number of …

Drought is one of the biggest concerns in agriculture due to the projected reduction of global
freshwater supply with a concurrent increase in global food demand. Roots can significantly …

Anthropogenic global change is driving an increase in the frequency and intensity of drought
and flood events, along with associated imbalances and limitation of several soil nutrients. In …

Pollution of the environment with plastic is an important concern of the modern world. It is
estimated that annually over 350 million tonnes of this material are produced, wherein …