Reductions in crop yields brought about by abiotic stress are expected to increase as
climate change, and other factors, generate harsher environmental conditions in regions …

Genetic modification of crops has substantially focused on improving traits for desirable
outcomes. It has resulted in the development of crops with enhanced yields, quality, and …

Antibiotic resistance is a massive problem rising constantly and spreading rapidly since the
past decade. The major underlying mechanism responsible for this problem is an overuse or …

Worldwide pesticide usage was estimated in up to 3.5 million tons in 2020. The number of
approved products varies among different countries, however, in Brazil, there are nearly …

Prolonged periods of drought triggered by climate change hamper plant growth and cause
substantial agricultural yield losses every year. In addition to drought, salinity is one of the …

Glycosyltransferases catalyse the transfer of a glycosyl moiety from a donor to an acceptor.
Members of this enzyme class are ubiquitous throughout all kingdoms of life and are …

The continued improvement of crop yield is a fundamental driver in agriculture and is the
goal of both plant breeders and researchers. Plant breeders have been remarkably …

Our global population is growing at a pace to exceed 10 billion people by the year 2050.
This growth will place pressure on the agricultural production of food to feed the hungry …

The use of microbial tools to sustainably increase agricultural production has received
significant attention from researchers, industries and policymakers. Over the past decade …

Salinity stress adversely affects plant growth and causes considerable losses in cereal
crops. Salinity stress tolerance is a complex phenomenon, imparted by the interaction of …