Climate change significantly affects plant growth and productivity by causing different biotic
and abiotic stresses to plants. Among the different abiotic stresses, at the top of the list are …

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid known for its role in the
nervous system of animals. However, research has also revealed its presence and function …

Melatonin (MT) is considered as an antistress molecule that plays a constructive role in the
acclimation of plants to both biotic and abiotic stress conditions. In the present study, we …

Salinity is a major stress factor that compromises vegetable production in semi-arid climates
such as the Mediterranean. The accumulation of salts in the soil can be attributed to limited …

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a major vegetable crop with great potential for genetic
improvement owing to its large and mostly untapped genetic diversity. It is closely related to …

Improving the tolerance of crop species to abiotic stresses that limit plant growth and
productivity is essential for mitigating the emerging problems of global warming. In this …

Mercury (Hg) availability in soil and its absorption in plants is seriously concerned for plant
production and human health. Salicylic acid (SA) is one of the major plant hormones …

The acceleration of the climate crisis and increased demand for water have caused water
stress in many agricultural lands worldwide. This issue is of utmost importance as water …

Drought and salt stress negatively influence the growth and development of various plant
species. Thus, it is crucial to overcome these stresses for sustainable agricultural production …

Salinity stress is one of the most important stress barriers to crop production worldwide.
Develo** and implementing new strategies against salinity stress is critical for increasing …