Food crop production and quality are two major attributes that ensure food security. Rice is
one of the major sources of food that feeds half of the world's population. Therefore, to feed …

Gene expression levels in rice (Oryza sativa L.) and other plant species are determined by
the promoters, which directly control phenotypic characteristics. As essential components of …

Heavy metal toxicity (HMT) is a major threat to agriculture production and productivity
worldwide; it affects the yield potential of the major food crops. It impairs the plant's …

The soybean is a significant legume crop, providing several vital dietary components.
Extreme heat stress negatively affects soybean yield and quality, especially at the …

Climate change has significantly affected agriculture production, particularly the rice crop
that is consumed by almost half of the world's population and contributes significantly to …

Main conclusion Identification of molecular markers and characterization of nutrient
transporters could help to improve the tolerance under abiotic and low nutrient stresses in …

Simple Summary 1. Three types of rice grown in Africa: The native African rice O. glaberrima,
the Asian rice (O. sativa) and the new type of African rice (eg, NERICA varieties). O. sativa …

To increase the potentiality of crop production for future food security, new technologies for
plant breeding are required, including genome editing technology—being one of the most …

Cadmium (Cd) is a non-essential, highly phytotoxic metal and damages ramie plant growth
and development even at low concentrations. Ramie is one of the most significant crops in …

Rice is a major global staple food crop, and improving its grain yield and nutritional quality
has been a major thrust research area since last decades. Yield and nutritional quality are …