Various environmental stresses singly or in combination generate excess amounts of
reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to oxidative stress and impaired redox homeostasis …

With the climate constantly changing, plants suffer more frequently from various abiotic and
biotic stresses. However, they have evolved biosynthetic machinery to survive in stressful …

Wheat is an important cereal crop, which is adversely affected by water deficit stress. The
effect of induced stress can be reduced by the application of salicylic acid (SA). With the …

Drought stress deleteriously affects growth, development and productivity in plants. So, we
examined the silicon effect (2 mmol) and proline (10 mmol) individually or the combination …

Climate change can decrease the global maize productivity and grain quality. Maize crop
requires an optimal temperature for better harvest productivity. A suboptimal temperature at …

Plants are often subjected to various environmental stresses during their life cycle, among
which drought stress is perhaps the most significant abiotic stress limiting plant growth and …

The drive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) becomes more urgent as
the 2030 deadline draws near, increasing research in various sectors. Nevertheless, studies …

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most significant staple foods worldwide. Carbohydrates,
proteins, vitamins, and minerals are just a few of the many nutrients found in domesticated …

Aims Soil salinity is a huge obstacle in crop production worldwide. Saline soil can reduce
active chemical contents in medicinal plants of the Leguminosae family through crippled …

Water scarcity, due to physical shortage or inadequate access, is a major global challenge
that severely affects agricultural productivity and sustainability. Deficit irrigation is a …