Water use efficiency (WUE) is defined as the amount of carbon assimilated as biomass or
grain produced per unit of water used by the crop. One of the primary questions being asked …

Water-use efficiency (WUE) is often considered an important determinant of yield under
stress and even as a component of crop drought resistance. It has been used to imply that …

Here, we conducted a meta‐analysis of experimental drought manipulation studies using
rainout shelters in five sites of natural grassland ecosystems of Europe. The single studies …

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food for more than 50% of the world's population, including
regions of high population density and rapid growth. Rice is produced under both upland …

Seaweed extracts (SWE) are biodegradable and non-polluting to the environment, and have
become popular as biostimulants. Their effects on spinach growth, physiology and nutrition …

Water limitation is a major global constraint for plant productivity that is likely to be
exacerbated by climate change. Hence, improving plant water use efficiency (WUE) has …

This single volume explores the theoretical and the practical aspects of crop physiological
processes around the world The marked decrease over the past century in the land …

Vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is a promising C4 crop for semi-arid regions due to
its high nutritive value and an ability to adapt to drought stress. A pot experiment in a …

Rising global temperatures due to climate change are affecting crop performance in several
regions of the world. High temperatures affect plants at various organizational levels …

Cotton (Gossypium spp.) is an important crop in several parts of the world, which is highly
sensitive to environmental stresses. In the last century, carbon dioxide concentration [CO 2] …