For over a century, the scientific community has had a comprehensive understanding of how
rhizobia can promote the growth of legumes by forming nitrogen fixing nodules. Despite this …

Iron is a trace element essential for normal plant life activities and is involved in various
metabolic pathways such as chlorophyll synthesis, photosynthesis, and respiration …

The intensification of agricultural production in response to the global population increase
and the growing demand for food has raised significant concerns regarding environmental …

Beneficial microbes or their products have been key drivers for improving adaptive and
growth features in plants under biotic and abiotic stress conditions. However, the majority of …

Nanomaterials and plant biostimulants are attracting significant attention for their potential
applications in the agri-food sector. These efforts have mostly focused on the independent …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are members of the plant rhizomicrobiome
that enhance plant growth and stress resistance by increasing nutrient availability to the …

Micronutrient deficiency is a serious health issue in resource-poor human populations
worldwide, which is responsible for the death of millions of women and underage children in …

Saline water irrigation presents a potential solution for addressing freshwater shortages.
However, this practice can result in salinity stress for cotton plants. Hence, it is imperative to …

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), one of the most cultivated legumes worldwide, is crucial for
the economy of several countries and a valuable source of nutrients. Yields may be severely …

Historically, chemical based agriculture resulted in surplus production to meet global food
security. However, several diseases like cancer, respiratory, cardiovascular, and …