Complete and balanced nutrition has always been the first line of plant defense due to the
direct involvement of mineral elements in plant protection. Mineral elements affect plant …

Fertile soil is fundamental to our ability to achieve food security, but problems with soil
degradation (such as acidification) are exacerbated by poor management. Consequently …

Agricultural production continues to be constrained by a number of biotic and abiotic factors
that can reduce crop yield quantity and quality. Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient that …

Intracellular potassium homeostasis is a prerequisite for the optimal operation of plant
metabolic machinery and plant's overall performance. It is controlled by K+ uptake, efflux …

This review highlights future needs for research on potassium (K) in agriculture. Current
basic knowledge of K in soils and plant physiology and nutrition is discussed which is …

This new edition provides current information on the nutritional requirements of world crops.
It presents research on the acquisition, accumulation, transport, and functions of chemical …

Potassium (K) plays a major role in the basic functions of plant growth and development. In
addition, K is also involved in numerous physiological functions related to plant health and …

Providing a fast growing world population with sufficient food while preserving ecological
and energy resources of our planet is one of the biggest challenges in this century …

Pyrolyzed biomass waste, commonly called biochar, has attracted interest as a soil
amendment. A commercial prototype biochar produced by fast pyrolysis of hardwood dust …

Plants require the capacity for quick and precise recognition of external stimuli within their
environment for survival. Upon exposure to biotic (herbivores and pathogens) or abiotic …