Growing environmental concerns are potentially narrowing global yield capacity of
agricultural systems. Climate change is the most significant problem the world is currently …

Zinc (Zn) is plant micronutrient, which is involved in many physiological functions, and an
inadequate supply will reduce crop yields. Its deficiency is the widest spread micronutrient …

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 …

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 …

Background As minerals have diverse functionalities and potentials in the body's
metabolism and homeostasis, deficiency of these bioactive constituents can result in an …

Fortification of food with mineral micronutrients and micronutrient supplementation occupied
the center stage during the two-year-long Corona Pandemic, highlighting the urgent need to …

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 …

Soil-derived nutrients by plant roots can be limited under increasing environmental stresses
such as higher incidence and duration of heat and drought, which affect agricultural …

Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plants and animals. Unfortunately, deficiency of Zn
in humans has increased on a global scale. The main reason of this micronutrient deficiency …

The application of agrochemical sprays to the aerial parts of crop plants is an important
agricultural practice world-wide. While variable effectiveness is often seen in response to …