The soil microbiome governs biogeochemical cycling of macronutrients, micronutrients and
other elements vital for the growth of plants and animal life. Understanding and predicting …

We present unresolved questions in plant abiotic stress biology as posed by 15 research
groups with expertise spanning eco-physiology to cell and molecular biology. Common …

Drought stress imposes a serious threat to crop productivity and nutritional security. Drought
adaptation mechanisms involve complex regulatory network comprising of various sensory …

European beech (Fagus sylvatica) is the dominant tree species of Central Europe's natural
forests and one of the continent's most important timber species. This highly competitive …

Although trace elements are essential for life, environmental contamination due to metal
accumulation and overuse in various sectors, such as healthcare, agriculture, industry, and …

The inefficient utilization of nitrogen (N) in soil and drought stress seriously threatens
agricultural and food production. Herein, soil application of carbon dots (CDs, 5 mg kg–1) …

Salinity stress is one of the most destructive non-biological stresses in plants that has
adversely affected many agricultural lands in the world. Salinity stress causes many …

With global warming and water scarcity, improving the drought tolerance and quality of crops
is critical for food security and human health. Here, foliar application of carbon dots (CDs, 5 …

Elevated atmospheric CO 2 concentration (e [CO 2]) and soil water deficits have substantial
effect on stomatal morphology and movement that regulate plant water relations and plant …

During the response of plants to water stresses, aquaporin (AQP) plays a prominent role in
membrane water transport based on the received upstream signals. Due to the importance …