Understanding the effects of plastic pollution in terrestrial ecosystems is a priority in
environmental research. A central aspect of this suite of pollutants is that it entails particles …

In the context of a recent massive increase in research on plant root functions and their
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …

Cadmium (Cd) contamination in paddy fields is a serious health concern because of its high
toxicity and widespread pollution. Recently, much progress has been made in elucidating …

The soil volume affected by roots–the rhizosphere–is one of the most important microbial
hotspots determining the processes, dynamics and cycling of carbon (C), nutrients and water …

To face future challenges in crop production dictated by global climate changes, breeders
and plant researchers collaborate to develop productive crops that are able to withstand a …

Water and nitrogen availability limit crop productivity globally more than most other
environmental factors. Plant availability of macronutrients such as nitrate is, to a large extent …

Increasing crop yields and ensuring food security is a major global challenge. In order to
increase crop production, chemical fertilizers and pesticides are excessively used. However …

A class of hydrophilic polymers known as “hydrogels” have extensive water content and
three-dimensional crosslinked networks. Since the old period, they have been utilized as …

Soil health is essential and irreplaceable for plant growth and global food production, which
has been threatened by climate change and soil degradation. Degraded coastal soils are …

Lipids have diverse functions in regulating the plasma membrane's cellular processes and
signaling mediation. Plasma membrane lipids are also involved in the plant's complex …