Frequent and intense drought episodes impact agricultural productivity by challenging plant
water status. The maintenance of hydraulic conductivity plays a key role in deciphering …

Global crop production and food-and-nutrition security are severely threatened by climate
change-induced effects, including compound environmental stresses and dwindling crop …

Soybeans are one of the most cultivated crops worldwide and drought can seriously affect
their growth and development. Many studies have elucidated the mechanisms through …

Melatonin (MT) is essential for plant development and drought adaptation. However, the
molecular and metabolic mechanisms underlying MT-induced drought tolerance in maize …

Biochar application is a promising sustainable strategy for enhancing soil properties thus
crop production. However, biochar application to soil certainly alters its biological and …

Plant water uptake is determined by the root system architecture and its hydraulic capacity,
which together define the root hydraulic architecture. The current research aims at …

Crop resilience refers to the adaptive ability of crops to resist drought at a certain level.
Currently, most of the research focuses on the changes in root or photosynthesis traits of …

Cysteine proteases (CPs) are vital proteolytic enzymes that play critical roles in various plant
processes. However, the particular functions of CPs in maize remain largely unknown. We …

Drought is a main abiotic stress factor hindering plant growth, development, and crop
productivity. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the mechanisms by which plants cope with …

Extreme events normally have negative effects on crop growth. Many studies have reported
findings on drought and flood events, while only sparse studies have focused on new types …