Agriculture is directly linked to human life, providing food for survival and health. It is
threatened by a number of challenges, such as climate change, resource depletion, and …

Photosynthesis is a process that has got immense importance due to its unique role in
sustaining life on earth. Exposure to various biotic and abiotic stresses adversely affects the …

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (nZn) have emerged as vital agents in combating arsenic (As)
stress in plants. However, their role in mitigation of As induced oxidative stress is less …

The Cd toxicity causes severe perturbations to the plant's growth and development. Here,
polyploid and diploid rice lines were treated with zinc-oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and …

Phosphorus (P) is a limiting nutrient in the soil-plant nutrient cycling. Although the
exogenous application of chemical P fertilizers can satisfy crop P requirements during …

Key message The potential of seed priming is still not fully exploited. Our limited knowledge
of the molecular dynamics of seed pre-germinative metabolism is the main hindrance to …

Nanoparticles have emerged as cutting-edge technology for the improvement of crops yield
and safe cultivation of agricultural plants, especially in peripheral areas impaired with toxic …

In an alarming tale of agricultural excess, the relentless overuse of chemical fertilizers in
modern farming methods have wreaked havoc on the once-fertile soil, mercilessly depleting …

Nowadays, there are many critical concerns in the agricultural sector, including reduced
productivity of plants due to various environmental factors. Hence, a continuous innovation …

Arsenic (As) stress is mainly responsible for hampering seed germination and plant
development. Accumulation of As in grains poses a major threat to agricultural output and …