As the area of salinized soils increases, and freshwater becomes more scarcer worldwide,
an urgent measure for agricultural production is to use salinized land and conserve …

Global warming has led to irregular precipitation patterns and various abiotic and biotic
stresses, resulting in unforeseen consequences for wildlife. Plant species are particularly …

Weedy rice grows competitively with cultivated rice and significantly diminishes rice grain
production worldwide. The different effects of Cu-based nanomaterials on the production of …

After use, a large number of engineered materials (ENMs) are directly or indirectly released
into the environment. This may threaten the agricultural ecosystem, especially with crops …

Road deicing salts are widely used during winter in northern China, which makes it essential
to choose proper salt-tolerant plant species in urban landscapes. Columbine (Aquilegia) is a …

Rapid global environmental changes could exacerbate the impacts of invasive plants on
indigenous plant diversity, especially for freshwater ecosystems characterized by relatively …

Penstemons are a diverse group of flowering plants valued for their ability to enhance the
visual appearance of urban landscapes. Penstemon barbatus (Cav.) Roth 'Novapenblu'(rock …

Biotechnology with the use of genetic engineering tools constitutes different applications in
improving crop plants including commercial flower crops and several other ornamental …

Many plant producers tend to overwater crops to prevent water stress and salt-induced
damage. These practices waste irrigation water and cause leaching that harms the …

Reclaimed water provides a reliable and economical alternative source of irrigation water for
landscape use but may have elevated levels of salts that are detrimental to sensitive …