Reclamation of pesticide-polluted lands has long been a difficult endeavour. The use of
synthetic pesticides could not be restricted due to rising agricultural demand. Pesticide …

Growth and productivity of crop plants worldwide are often adversely affected by
anthropogenic and natural stresses. Both biotic and abiotic stresses may impact future food …

Optimization of crop production in recent times has become essential to fulfil food demands
of constantly increasing human populations worldwide. To address this formidable …

Industrialization and human urbanization have led to an increase in heavy metal (HM)
pollution which often cause negative/toxic effect on agricultural crops. The soil-HMs cannot …

Endophytic fungi and bacteria were isolated from finger millet and their effects on finger
millet growth parameters and zinc and NPK contents in grains were studied. Out of 70 fungal …

Plant responses to abiotic stresses through diverse mechanisms and strategic measures in
utilizing nanomaterials have positively impacted crop productivity. Stress can cause …

Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide that is used to control perennial weeds in
agriculture. However, its vast application may result in glyphosate residues in the food chain …

Road deicing salts are widely used during winter in northern China, which makes it essential
to choose proper salt-tolerant plant species in urban landscapes. Columbine (Aquilegia) is a …

Heavy metals (HMs) at a concentration above the threshold level act as environmental
pollutants and very often threaten the agricultural productivity globally. Finding affordable …

Ensuring food security for the global population is a ceaseless and critical issue. However,
high-salinity and high-alkalinity levels can harm agricultural yields throughout large areas …