The soil microbiome plays a pivotal role in the functioning and resilience of agricultural
ecosystems, contributing to critical processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient …

The increasing human population and the changing climate, which have given rise to
frequent drought spells, pose a serious threat to global food security, while identification of …

Background and aims Rhizosheath, a mixture of soil and mucilage that remains attached to
the root system after being removed from the soil and shaken, plays a prominent role in the …

Detrimental impacts of drought on crop yield have tripled in the last 50 years with climate
models predicting that the frequency of such droughts will intensify in the future. Silicon (Si) …

Climate scenarios predict more frequent and longer drought periods, potentially threatening
agricultural yield. The water holding capacity of soils is crucial in controlling drought stress …

Drought stress has become a highly detrimental environmental factor that poses significant
threats to sustainable cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production necessitating the …

Purpose: This study thoroughly investigates innovative amendment salicylic acid (SA)
modified rice husk biochar (SABC) designed to improve boron (B) and salinity tolerance in …

A factorial experiment consisting of three factors, namely six fertilizer doses including
different combinations of potassium (K) and silicon (Si) along with nitrogen (N) and …

Increasing water demand from agricultural practices and environmental pollution caused by
the intensive use of agrochemicals are among the most pressing issues concerning …

This study aimed to assess the potential benefits of externally applied biogenic Nano-Si in
combating combined salinity and B toxicity in barley and wheat plants. Nano-Si was …