Rapidly rising population and climate changes are two critical issues that require immediate
action to achieve sustainable development goals. The rising population is posing increased …

It was suggested that the most effective way to improve rice grain yield is to increase the
grain number per panicle (GN) through the breeding practice in recent decades. GN is a …

A 2° C climate-warming scenario is expected to further exacerbate average crop losses by
3%–13%, yet few heat-tolerant staple-crop varieties are available toward meeting future …

Germplasm is a long-term resource management mission and investment for civilization. An
estimated∼ 7.4 million accessions are held in 1750 plant germplasm centres around the …

Climate change, particularly drought and heat stress, may slash agricultural productivity by
25.7% by 2080, with maize being the hardest hit. Therefore, unraveling the molecular nature …

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

The changing climate poses significant threats to agriculture and the ability to ensure
sufficient global food production. With the expanding population, there is an urgent demand …

The present-day climate change scenario represents a substantial peril to the global
population concerning food security, given the potential impacts on agricultural productivity …

The limited resilience of agricultural and food systems has become an agenda in the time of
more extreme natural hazards. The impact of such events is extensive, and the level of …

Heavy metal pollution in agricultural fields is a serious health concern because of the high
bioavailability and persistent toxicity of heavy metals. Much progress has recently been …