The increasing demand for qualitative and varietal foods by the consumer society is a big
concern for energy production, and utilization of that energy in a judicious manner for …

The 21st century presents many challenges to mankind, including climate change, fast
growing human population, and serious concerns over food security. Wheat is a leading …

Drought and low amounts of mineral nutrients in the soil are the two leading global
constraints in arid and semiarid regions. Their detrimental effects on soils and crops can be …

Conventionally tilled maize–wheat crop** system (MWCS) is an emerging cereal
production system in semi-arid region of south-Asia. This system involves excessive tillage …

High lead (Pb) concentration in soils is becoming a severe threat to human health. It also
deteriorates plants, growth, yield and quality of food. Although the use of plant growth …

An experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of different mineral fertilizers on
mineral contents in turmeric rhizomes and soil enzyme activities and soil properties under …

The macronutrient phosphorus is essential for plant growth and development. Plants have
evolved multiple strategies to increase the efficiency of phosphate (Pi) acquisition to protect …

Phosphorus (P) reactions in calcareous soils limit the concentration of P in the soil solution
for plant uptake. Calcareous soils with high calcium carbonate content (CaCO3) and high …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) play a crucial role in ameliorating abiotic
stress in plants. Abiotic stress refers to non-living environmental factors that negatively …

Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) and putrescine (Put) have shown a promising role
in the mitigation of abiotic stresses in plants. The present study was anticipated to elucidate …