Much attention has been paid to understanding the traits associated with crop performance
and the associated underlying physiological mechanisms, with less effort done towards …

The purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. edulis) is a promising crop in Colombia
because of its high potential for international markets and high profitability. However, without …

Rice husk ash (RHA), palm oil mill effluent (POME) sludge, and decanter cake can be
utilized as compost to reduce environmental pollution. This research attempted to …

Enhanced nitrogen (N) and water uptake from deep soil layers may increase resource use
efficiency while maintaining yield under stressed conditions. Winter oilseed rape (Brassica …

Trees have long been recognized as promising for arsenic phytoremediation, however, the
most suitable traits of various tree species are still under examination. Therefore, the aim of …

Plant roots are not just a mere organ involved in soil anchoring and nutrient absorption. But
it is a tool used by plants to survive against adverse conditions that surround them since …

Root systems are responsible for meeting the plant water and nutrient demands, and access
to those resources positively correlates with increases in agricultural productivity. Roots are …

Urea is widely used as a crop fertilizer because of its low cost. However, how this organic
compound is absorbed and assimilated by plants is still poorly characterized. This chapter …

The use of silicon (Si) can minimize the adverse effects of abiotic stresses, increase
resistance against arthropod pests, and promote growth in fruit crops. Considering the …

Background Boron (B) is a trace element that is essential for normal wheat development,
such as root growth. In wheat, roots are important organs that absorb nutrients and water …