Chemicals are used extensively in agriculture to increase crop production to meet the
nutritional needs of an expanding world population. However, their injudicious application …

Seed dormancy represents a pivotal challenge in seed germination, standing as a
significant impediment to attaining SDG 2-the zero-hunger goal. This dormancy arises from …

Seed infection caused by Fusarium spp. is one of the major threats to the seed quality and
yield of agricultural crops, including garden peas. The use of Bacillus spp. with multiple …

Photosynthesis is known to be seriously affected by salt stress. The stress induced
membrane damage leads to disrupted photosynthetic components causing imbalance …

This article explores the potential of microbiology to positively impact all aspects of the food
supply chain, improving the quantity, quality, safety, and nutritional value of food products by …

The scientific community increasingly recognized that seed microbiomes are important for
plant growth and nutrition. The versatile roles and modulating properties that microbiomes …

In soybean production, numerous strategies are utilized to enhance seed quality and
mitigate the effects of biotic and abiotic stressors. Zn-based nutrient priming has been shown …

Ecological restoration has gained increased attention to combat the global biodiversity and
habitat loss driven by human activities and climate change. To address these impacts …

Whilst the total phosphorus (P) content in soil is considered to be abundant, the portion
available for plant uptake constitutes less than 1% of the overall P present. To enhance crop …

This Lilliput article provides a literature overview on ecological effects of the plant
microbiome with a focus on practical application in forestry, agriculture and urban …