Plant productivity is impacted by drought stress, which adversely affects their morphological
and physiological processes. In response, the plant activates its defense mechanisms, but …

Heavy metals (HMs) accumulation in soil poses a severe threat worldwide for soil, plants,
and humans. The accumulation of HMs in soil and uptake by plants leads to disrupt …

Drought stress (DS) is a potential abiotic stress that is substantially reducing crop
productivity across the globe. Likewise, salinity stress (SS) is another serious abiotic stress …

In recent years, biomass has been reported to obtain a wide range of value-added products.
Biochar can be obtained by heating biomass, which aids in carbon sinks, soil amendments …

Global wheat production faces a severe threat from drought stress, necessitating innovative
strategies for enhanced crop resilience. This study examined the synergistic impact of …

The excessive use of agrochemicals to ensure food security under the conditions of a
growing population, global climate change, weather extremes, droughts, wasteful use of …

Rise in climate change-induced drought occurrences have amplified pollution of metal (loid)
s, deteriorated soil quality, and deterred growth of crops. Rice straw-derived biochars (RSB) …

Biochar application as an organic amendment has been practiced to reduce soil acidity,
enhance nutrient utilization, and improve crop growth and yield. However, uncertainties …

Biochar is a soil amendment that can change soil's physical and hydraulic properties.
However, biochar application is far from being a 'one size fits-all'approach. The impact of the …

Seed germination and stand establishment are the first steps of crop growth and
development. However, low seed vigor, improper seedbed preparation, unfavorable climate …