Fruit orchards are frequently irrigated with brackish water. Irrigation with poor quality water is
also a major cause of salt accumulation in soil. An excess of salts results in stunted growth …

Melatonin (MT), a naturally occurring compound, is found in various species worldwide. In
1958, it was first identified in the pineal gland of dairy cows. MT is an “old friend” but a “new …

One important environmental condition that negatively impacts plants is drought stress.
Melatonin had the potential to enhance drought tolerance in plants. So, the purpose of this …

In Egypt's arid and semi-arid lands where the main olive production zone is located,
evapotranspiration is higher than rainfall during winter. Limited research has used …

The study delves into the vital role of essential metal nutrient uptake in graminaceous plants,
focusing on internal movement for optimal plant development. The experiment specifically …

Melatonin is a new plant hormone involved in multiple physiological functions in plants such
as germination, photosynthesis, plant growth, flowering, fruiting, and senescence, among …

Heat stress alleviates yield and production of horticultural crops and is considered a major
risk for sustainable agriculture. Melatonin acts as a first line soldier to regulate plant growth …

Rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations are known to influence the response of many plants
under drought. This paper aimed to measure the leaf gas exchange, water use efficiency …

Intercrop** offers greater scope to introduce new crops. Cultivation of crops with diverse
root architecture and different durations enhances the productivity of scarce resources like …

Although the positive role of chitosan and ascorbic acid (AsA) in modulating drought stress
has been discovered in plants, there is no available data on their co-application on …