The ubiquitous presence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in the environment
is an undeniable and serious concern due to their higher persistence and extensive use in …

The rapid population growth and environmental challenges in agriculture need innovative
and sustainable solutions to meet the growing need for food worldwide. Recent …

Drought is one of the major abiotic stresses which negatively affects plant growth and
development. The current study evaluated the effects of drought on the growth, physiology …

Global efforts are in rapid progress to tackle the emerging conundrum of climate change-
induced heat stress in grassland ecosystems. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (n-ZnO) are known to …

Iron (Fe) deficiency is a pervasive nutritional disorder, and producing vegetables enriched
with Fe as a dietary source is imperative. Herein, Fe 3 O 4, FeO (OH), α-Fe 2 O 3, β-Fe 2 O 3 …

Nanotechnology has emerged as a key empowering technology for agriculture production
due to its higher efficiency and accurate target delivery. However, the sustainable and …

Chromium (Cr) is a hazardous metal that has a significant risk of transfer from soil to edible
parts of food crops, including shoot tissues. Reduction of Cr accumulation is required to …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are of interest in human physiopathology and have
been extensively studied for their effects on the endocrine system. Research also focuses on …

Microbial community structure on fruit surface plays an important role in fruit decay during
postharvest storage, although the underlying mechanism has not been fully elucidated …

Root rot is a soil-borne disease primarily caused by fungi. The malady not only decrease the
ability of absorbing water and nutrients, but also severely threat agricultural productivity …