One of the most significant manifestations of environmental stress in plants is the increased
production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). These ROS, if allowed to accumulate …

Magnesium nutrition is often forgotten, while its absence adversely affects numerous
functions in plants. Magnesium deficiency is a growing concern for crop production …

Soil pollution with nickel (Ni) casts detrimental effects on the quality of crops. Low‐cost
amendments can restrict Ni mobility in soil and its uptake by the plants. In this pot …

The presence of Ni above the permissible limit in agriculture soils poses negative effects on
soil health, crop quality, and crop productivity. Surprisingly, the usage of various organic and …

This research was designed to elucidate the role of exopolysaccharides (EPS) producing
bacterial strains for the amelioration of drought stress in wheat. Bacterial strains were …

Experiments conducted to understand how arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) inoculation or
biochar application affect plant growth and heavy metal uptake have thus far looked at …

Melatonin is an important biologically active hormone that plays a vital role in plant growth
and development. In particular, it has been investigated for its roles in abiotic stress …

Melatonin, a pleiotropic signal molecule, has been shown to play important roles in the
regulation of plant growth, development, and responses to environmental stresses. Since a …

Arsenic is a toxic metalloid for both animals and plants. The signaling molecule melatonin
can enhance abiotic stress tolerance, but the effects of As and melatonin on tea plants and …

Heavy metal stress is a leading environmental issue reducing crop growth and productivity,
particularly in arid and semi-arid agro-ecological zones. Cadmium (Cd), a non-redox heavy …