Plants often encounter unfavorable environmental conditions because of their sessile
lifestyle. These adverse factors greatly affect the geographic distribution of plants, as well as …

Background In response to various environmental stresses, many plant species synthesize L-
proline in the cytosol and accumulates in the chloroplasts. L-Proline accumulation in plants …

Abstract Background and Aims Osmolytes are low-molecular-weight organic solutes, a
broad group that encompasses a variety of compounds such as amino acids, tertiary …

When exposed to stressful conditions, plants accumulate an array of metabolites, particularly
amino acids. Amino acids have traditionally been considered as precursors to and …

The physiological and biochemical behaviour of rice (Oryza sativa, var. Jyoti) treated with
copper (II) oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) was studied. Germination rate, root and shoot …

Proline has been recognized as a multi‐functional molecule, accumulating in high
concentrations in response to a variety of abiotic stresses. It is able to protect cells from …

Various abiotic stresses lead to the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in
plants which are highly reactive and toxic and cause damage to proteins, lipids …

Heavy metal contamination in soils can influence plants and animals, often leading to
toxicosis. Heavy metals can impact various biochemical processes in plants, including …

Contamination of soils by heavy metals is of widespread occurrence as a result of human,
agricultural and industrial activities. Among heavy metals, lead is a potential pollutant that …

In many plants, free proline accumulates in response to the imposition of a wide range of
biotic and abiotic stresses. Controversy has surrounded the extent to which this shift in …