Leaf senescence, the last stage of leaf development, is a type of postmitotic senescence and
is characterized by the functional transition from nutrient assimilation to nutrient …

Amino acids have various prominent functions in plants. Besides their usage during protein
biosynthesis, they also represent building blocks for several other biosynthesis pathways …

Climate change, malnutrition, and food insecurity are the inevitable challenges being faced
by the agriculture sector today. Plants are susceptible to extreme temperatures during the …

As a result of climate changes, land use and agriculture have to adapt to new demands.
Agriculture is responsible for a large part of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that have …

Currently, the world is facing high competition and market risks in improving yield, crop
illness, and crop water stress. This could potentially be addressed by technological …

Increased periods of water shortage and higher temperatures, together with a reduction in
nutrient availability, have been proposed as major factors that negatively impact plant …

Micro RNA s (mi RNA s) are small RNA s that regulate the expression of target genes post‐
transcriptionally; they are known to play major roles in development and responses to …

Nitrogen is an essential nutrient required in large quantities for the proper growth and
development of plants. Nitrogen is the most limiting macronutrient for crop production in …

Senescence represents the final developmental act of the leaf, during which the leaf cell is
dismantled in a coordinated manner to remobilize nutrients and to secure reproductive …

Key message Current development of advanced biotechnology tools allows us to
characterize the role of key genes in plant productivity. The implementation of this …