Time is an often-neglected variable in biological research. Plants respond to biotic and
abiotic stressors with a range of chemical signals, but as plants are non-equilibrium systems …

In the coming decades, increasing agricultural productivity is all-important. As the global
population is growing rapidly and putting increased demand on food supply, poor soil …

Low concentrations of selenium (Se) are beneficial for plant growth. Foliar Se application at
high concentrations is toxic to plants due to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) …

Fertilization is paramount for agriculture productivity and food security. Plant nutrition pre-
established recipes and nutrient uptake are rarely managed by changing the fertilizer …

Plant-microbe interactions are critical for ecosystem functioning and driving rhizosphere
processes. To fully understand the communication pathways between plants and …

Zinc (Zn) is a micronutrient considered essential to plants which can be supplied through
seed treatment. The treatment of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] seeds with Zn, however, is …

Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and honeybush (Cyclopia species) are popular indigenous
herbal teas originating from South Africa. Both are enjoyed for their taste and aroma and …

The desire to see the smallest possible objects, such as the contents of cells, reflects our
intellectual curiosity and has resulted in the development of various types of microscopes …

Foliar analysis is very important for the nutritional management of crops and as a
supplemental parameter for soil fertilizer recommendation. The elemental composition of …

X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) is a powerful technique for the in vivo assessment of
plant tissues. However, the potential X-ray exposure damages might affect the structure and …