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 …

Salinity is detrimental to plant growth, crop production and food security worldwide. Excess
salt triggers increases in cytosolic Ca2+ concentration, which activate Ca2+-binding proteins …

A complete understanding of ionome homeostasis requires a thorough investigation of the
dynamics of the nutrient networks in plants. This review focuses on the complexity of …

Olive quick decline syndrome (OQDS) is a devastating disease of olive trees in the Salento
region, Italy. This disease is caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which is widespread …

Iron (Fe) is an essential nutrient for virtually all organisms, where it functions in critical
electron transfer processes, like those involved in respiration. Photosynthetic organisms …

Understanding the complex chemical nature of root-soil interactions is essential for building
the next generation of sustainable agricultural systems and facilitating long-term …

The case for improving crop phosphorus-use-efficiency is widely recognized. Although much
is known about the molecular and regulatory mechanisms, improvements have been …

Arabidopsis thaliana is the most prominent model system in plant molecular biology and
genetics. Although its ecology was initially neglected, collections of various genotypes …

Peanut is an important legume providing products with nutrient dense including mineral
nutrition. However, the genetic basis underlying the variations in the mineral composition in …

The ionome is critical for plant growth, productivity, defense, and it eventually affects human
food quantity and quality. Located on the leaf surface, stomatal guard cells are critical …