Zinc (Zn) still represents an important health problem in develo** countries, caused
mainly by inadequate dietary intake. A large consumption of cereal‐based foods with small …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most versatile crops and can be grown in diverse
environmental conditions and has diversified uses as human food and animal feed. Maize …

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 …

Interaction among plant nutrients can yield antagonistic or synergistic outcomes that
influence nutrient use efficiency. To provide insight on this phenomenon, peer-reviewed …

Micronutrient malnutrition is a global health issue and needs immediate attention. Over two
billion people across the globe suffer from micronutrient malnutrition. The widespread zinc …

In a matter of decades, nanomaterials from biomass, exemplified by nanocellulose, have
rapidly transitioned from once being a subject of curiosity to an area of fervent research and …

Micronutrient deficiencies, especially those arising from zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe), pose serious
human health problems for more than 2 billion people worldwide. Wheat is a major source of …

Intercrop** is the simultaneous cultivation of plant species in the same field for a
considerable proportion of their growing periods. Interest in intercrop** for sustainable …

In nature, land plants as sessile organisms are faced with multiple nutrient stresses that
often occur simultaneously in soil. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), zinc (Zn), and …

Higher plants have to cope with fluctuating mineral resource availability. However, strategies
such as stimulation of root growth, increased transporter activities, and nutrient storage and …