Photosynthesis is an important remaining opportunity for further improvement in the genetic
yield potential of our major crops. Measurement, analysis, and improvement of leaf CO2 …

Weed management is an arduous undertaking in crop production. Integrated weed
management, inclusive of the application of bioherbicides, is an emerging weed control …

Magnesium (Mg2+) is pivotal for the vitality, yield, and quality of horticultural crops. Central
to plant physiology, Mg2+ powers photosynthesis as an integral component of chlorophyll …

The use of fossil fuels has been strongly related to critical problems currently affecting
society, such as: global warming, global greenhouse effects and pollution. These problems …

Modern agriculture is facing twin challenge of ensuring global food security and executing it
in a sustainable manner. However, the rapidly expanding salinity stress in cultivable areas …

Salinity stress is a major threat to global food production and its intensity is continuously
increasing because of anthropogenic activities. Wheat is a staple food and a source of …

Potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg) are mineral nutrients that are required in large
quantities by plants. Both elements critically contribute to the process of photosynthesis and …

Magnesium (Mg) affects various critical physiological and biochemical processes in higher
plants, and its deficiency impedes plant growth and development. Although potassium (K) …

Microplastics pollution in farmlands has become a major concern. However, few studies
have assessed the effects of microplastics on higher plants. In this study, we investigated the …

The progressive increase in the earth's temperature due to anthropogenic activities is a
major concern for humanity. The ensuing heat stress (HS) severely impacts plant growth …