The present study was conducted to examine the effect of exogenously applied ascorbic
acid (AsA) on osmoprotectants and the oxidative defense system in four cultivars (16171 …

Salinity has a negative impact on the agricultural production of crops. It adversely affects the
physiochemical properties of the soil and ecological balance of the area. Plant growth …

Plant biofibers are of great economic and commercial importance. Among various fiber
producing crops, cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), flax (Linum …

This study aimed to explore the changes in morphological, physiological and biochemical
characteristics of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) in response to salt stress when grown using …

Purpose Water scarcity and soil salinity are among the major factors responsible for lower
plant growth and production. Many studies have reported beneficial effects of biochar …

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a highly adaptable but underutilized oilseed crop
capable of growing in marginal environments, with crucial agronomical, commercial, and …

Influence of drought stress and foliar applied calcium (Ca2+) on growth, water status,
osmolyte accumulation and antioxidative defense system were evaluated in two maize …

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) is a rich source of nutritionally good quality proteins,
carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. However, environmental stresses adversely affect its …

Salinity is a major contributing factor to the degradation of arable land, and reductions in
crop growth and yield. To overcome these limitations, the breeding of crop varieties with …

Jute (Corchorus capsularis & olitorius L.) is mostly grown in Southeast Asian countries and
has been recently suggested as a promising candidate for planting in wetland and saline …