Heavy metal/metalloids (HMs) are among the primary soil pollutants that limit crop
production worldwide. Plants grown in HM contaminated soils exhibit reduced growth and …

Boron (B) is an essential trace element required for the physiological functioning of higher
plants. B deficiency is considered as a nutritional disorder that adversely affects the …

Vanadium (V) is an important heavy metal with ubiquitous presence in the Earth's crust, but
limited information is available as to its effect on plants and management strategies …

The production and consumption of nuts are increasing in the world due to strong economic
returns and the nutritional value of their products. With the increasing role and importance …

Grafting is a widely used practice for asexual propagation of fruit trees. Many physiological,
biochemical, and molecular changes occur upon grafting that can influence important …

The formation of a successful graft includes a series of biological steps involving immediate
responses to the wound, such as callus and functional vascular system formation between …

The average yield harvested worldwide amounts to roughly half of the yield obtained
potentially given optimal conditions for crop growth. The difference between actual and …

Root-associated microbes are critical to plant health and performance, although
understanding of the factors that structure these microbial communities and the theory to …

Background and aims: In most viticultural areas of the world, Vitis vinifera grapevines require
grafting onto phylloxera-tolerant rootstocks of American origin. The species most commonly …

Grafting is widely used in fruit, vegetable, and flower propagation to improve biotic and
abiotic stress resistance, yield, and quality. At present, the systemic changes caused by …