Drought (water deficits) and heat (high temperatures) stress are the prime abiotic
constraints, under the current and climate change scenario in future. Any further increase in …

Background Food security is a current major concern. Protein malnutrition, in particular, must
be overcome urgently. Simultaneously, food manufacturers are increasingly interested …

To ensure the food security of future generations and to address the challenge of the 'no
hunger zone'proposed by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), crop production …

Grain legumes are widely recognized as staple sources of dietary protein worldwide. Lentil
seeds are an excellent source of plant-based proteins and represent a viable alternative to …

Global warming contributes to higher temperatures and reduces rainfall for most areas
worldwide. The concurrent incidence of extreme temperature and water shortage lead to …

High temperature and water deficit are among the major limitations reducing lentil (Lens
culinaris Medik.) yield in many growing regions. In addition, increasing atmospheric vapor …

Heat stress (HS) is a serious environmental stress that negatively affects crop growth and
productivity across the globe. The recent increase in atmospheric temperature caused by …

Lentil plays an important role for food and nutritional security. It is a sustainable source of
protein, zinc, iron, prebiotic carbohydrates, and diverse health-promoting nutrients. This crop …

Chickpea is a cheap source of protein and micronutrients to the poor and vegetarian
population living in south-Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Due to changes in climatic …

High temperature during the reproductive stage limits the growth and development of lentil
(Lens culinaris Medikus). The reproductive and seed filling periods are the most sensitive to …