Potassium (K) is an essential element for the growth and development of plants; however, its
scarcity or excessive level leads to distortion of numerous functions in plants. It takes part in …

Silicon (Si), the second most abundant element in Earth's crust, exerts beneficial effects on
the growth and productivity of a variety of plant species under various environmental …

Potassium, mostly as a cation (K+), together with calcium (Ca2+) are the most abundant
inorganic chemicals in plant cellular media, but they are rarely discussed. K+ is not a …

How horizontal gene transfer (HGT) has contributed to the evolution of animals and plants
remains a major puzzle. Despite recent progress, defining the overall scale and pattern of …

Many Trichoderma spp. are successful plant beneficial microbial inoculants due to their
ability to act as biocontrol agents with direct antagonistic activities to phytopathogens, and …

Aquaporins (AQPs) are universal membrane integrated water channel proteins that
selectively and reversibly facilitate the movement of water, gases, metalloids, and other …

Drought stress is a major global issue limiting agricultural productivity. Plants respond to
drought stress through a series of physiological, cellular, and molecular changes for …

Environmental changes cause abiotic stress in plants, primarily through alterations in the
uptake of the nutrients and water they require for their metabolism and growth and to …

Soil health and fertility issues are constantly addressed in the agricultural industry. Through
the continuous and prolonged use of chemical heavy agricultural systems, most agricultural …

Salinity, which is predominantly an issue for agricultural systems in arid and semi‐arid
regions, has the potential to impair grape production and wine quality, and its impact on the …