Plants can acquire an improved resistance against pathogen attacks by exogenous
application of natural or artificial compounds. In a process called chemical priming …

Key message The potential of seed priming is still not fully exploited. Our limited knowledge
of the molecular dynamics of seed pre-germinative metabolism is the main hindrance to …

Plant yield is severely hampered by chromium (Cr) toxicity, affirming the urgent need to
develop strategies to suppress its phyto-accumulation. Silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO 2 …

Soil salinization adversely affects sustainability and productivity of cultivable land by altering
seed germination, growth and physio-biochemical attributes consequently limiting …

Human existence and the long-term viability of society depend on agriculture. Overuse of
synthetic fertilizers results in increased contamination of the land, water, and atmosphere as …

Recent advances in calcium signalling have proved that calcium plays a key role in
mitigating abiotic stresses and strengthening the internal defence of plants. In the present …

This review article highlights recent advances in designing biomaterials to be interfaced with
food and plants, with the goal of enhancing the resilience of the AgroFood infrastructure by …

Plant-based biostimulants (PBs), agents rich in bioactive compounds, are emerging as key
players able to sustainably improve plant growth and crop productivity to address food …

Over the years, the changes in the agriculture industry have been inevitable, considering the
need to feed the growing population. As the world population continues to grow, food …

Chemicals are used extensively in agriculture to increase crop production to meet the
nutritional needs of an expanding world population. However, their injudicious application …