Multiple “omics” approaches have emerged as successful technologies for plant systems
over the last few decades. Advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS) have paved a …

Chickpea is an important leguminous crop with potential to provide dietary proteins to both
humans and animals. It also ameliorates soil nitrogen through biological nitrogen fixation …

Protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies contribute to high mortality
among considerable proportion of the current 7.2 billion global populations, especially …

For several decades, researchers are working toward improving the “major” crops for better
adaptability and tolerance to environmental stresses. However, little or no research attention …

Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is an indigenous fruit tree associated with the Savannah
drylands of sub‐Saharan Africa. Local communities mainly utilize the leaves, pulp, and …

The mechanisms plants use to transport metals from roots to shoots are not completely
understood. It has long been proposed that organic molecules participate in metal …

Food resources of the modern world are strained due to the increasing population. There is
an urgent need for innovative methods and approaches to augment food production …

To better understand the mechanism of salt tolerance, we analyzed cotton growth and the
ionomes in different tissues under different types of salt–alkali stress. Cotton was exposed to …

Calcium is an essential macronutrient for plants and animals and plays an indispensable
role in structure and signaling. Low dietary intake of calcium in humans has been …

Ideal fertilizer management to optimize plant productivity and quality is more relevant than
ever, as global food demands increase along with the rapidly growing world population. At …