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View article: Multi-omics approaches in plant biology: decoding agronomic traits for sustainable agriculture
Multi-omics approaches in plant biology: decoding agronomic traits for sustainable agriculture Open
View article: Enhancing wheat yield and quality through optimized weed control timing and seeding density
Enhancing wheat yield and quality through optimized weed control timing and seeding density Open
View article: Exploring the potential of zinc-solubilizing Bacillus strains to enhance rice (Oryza sativa L.) productivity in nutrient-deficit soils
Exploring the potential of zinc-solubilizing Bacillus strains to enhance rice (Oryza sativa L.) productivity in nutrient-deficit soils Open
Introduction Food and nutritional security remain a significant challenge among the food-insecure people around the world, facing a lack of nutritious food rather than food availability alone. Micronutrient deficiencies in staple grains pr…
View article: Ecofriendly Plant Based Hydrogels Improve Drought Resilience and Promote Sustainable Crop Productivity in Rice Based Agroecosystems
Ecofriendly Plant Based Hydrogels Improve Drought Resilience and Promote Sustainable Crop Productivity in Rice Based Agroecosystems Open
Water stress affects over one‐third of global cropland, with rice ( Oryza sativa L.) being highly vulnerable, particularly at the reproductive stage. This study evaluated three eco‐friendly plant‐based hydrogels—potato peel powder‐chitosan…
View article: Assessment of Callogenesis and RegenerationPotential of High-Yielding Wheat(<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) Varieties
Assessment of Callogenesis and RegenerationPotential of High-Yielding Wheat(<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) Varieties Open
View article: The synergistic effects of phenylalanine and biochar to ameliorate cadmium (Cd) stress and restoring the morpho-physiological traits of maize (Zea mays) in Cd-contaminated agricultural soil
The synergistic effects of phenylalanine and biochar to ameliorate cadmium (Cd) stress and restoring the morpho-physiological traits of maize (Zea mays) in Cd-contaminated agricultural soil Open
View article: Adsorptive removal of lead from wastewater using pressmud with evaluation of kinetics and adsorption isotherms
Adsorptive removal of lead from wastewater using pressmud with evaluation of kinetics and adsorption isotherms Open
A huge volume of industrial wastewater laden with toxic heavy metals, including cadmium, lead, nickel and copper, is discharged into the environment without treatment. Pressmud, a byproduct of sugar industry, could serve as an efficient, l…
View article: Leveraging Biochar Amendments to Enhance Food Security and Plant Resilience Under Climate Change
Leveraging Biochar Amendments to Enhance Food Security and Plant Resilience Under Climate Change Open
Climate change poses significant risks to food security and contributes to widespread soil degradation. Effective strategies are urgently needed to mitigate its impacts and ensure stable crop production and food quality. Biochar has shown …
View article: Exogenous Application of Nitrogen (N) and Potassium (K) Improves Drought Tolerance in Plants: A Review
Exogenous Application of Nitrogen (N) and Potassium (K) Improves Drought Tolerance in Plants: A Review Open
With rising climate anomalies and deterioration of ecological balance, water shortage has emerged as a major environmental problem faced by mankind, which has considerably limited agricultural productivity worldwide. Drought stress generat…
View article: From Stress to Success: Strategies for Improving Heat Tolerance in Wheat
From Stress to Success: Strategies for Improving Heat Tolerance in Wheat Open
Wheat, a major staple crop, is critical for global food security. However, abiotic stresses, particularly heat stress, threaten crop productivity. With climate change predicted to increase temperatures by around 1.5°C by 2050, crop product…
View article: PGPR and nutrient consortia promoted cotton growth, antioxidant enzymes, and mineral uptake by suppressing sooty mold in arid climate
PGPR and nutrient consortia promoted cotton growth, antioxidant enzymes, and mineral uptake by suppressing sooty mold in arid climate Open
Introduction Cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum L.) plays a vital role in Pakistan’s economy, providing significant employment opportunities and supporting the country’s textile industry. However, cotton productivity is severely impacted by pests…
View article: Enhancing physio biochemical traits and yield of common buckwheat Fagopyrum esculentum with rice husk biochar and nano iron oxide under water stress
Enhancing physio biochemical traits and yield of common buckwheat Fagopyrum esculentum with rice husk biochar and nano iron oxide under water stress Open
Climate change is making droughts more frequent, which is a major problem for crop yield, especially for crops that are vulnerable to drought, such as common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum). Drought stress affects negatively on physiologi…
View article: Improving soybean drought tolerance via silicon-induced changes in growth, physiological, biochemical, and root characteristics
Improving soybean drought tolerance via silicon-induced changes in growth, physiological, biochemical, and root characteristics Open
Drought-induced osmotic stress is a significant constraint to soybean growth and yield, necessitating the development of effective mitigation strategies. Silicon acts as an important strategy to mitigate the negative stress effects of drou…
View article: Salicylic acid confers cadmium tolerance in wheat by regulating photosynthesis, yield and ionic homeostasis
Salicylic acid confers cadmium tolerance in wheat by regulating photosynthesis, yield and ionic homeostasis Open
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) productivity and quality can be threatened by soil cadmium (Cd) contamination, posing a concern to food security. Salicylic acid (SA) is an endogenously produced signaling molecule that activates the defense sy…
View article: Antioxidant Responses in Chromium-Stressed Maize as Influenced by Foliar and Root Applications of Fulvic Acid
Antioxidant Responses in Chromium-Stressed Maize as Influenced by Foliar and Root Applications of Fulvic Acid Open
Maize (Zea mays L.) faces significant challenges to its growth and productivity from heavy metal stress, particularly Chromium (Cr) stress, which induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and damages photosynthetic tissues. This stu…
View article: Unlocking Biochar’s Potential: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Remediation of Heavy Metal Stress in Tobacco Plants
Unlocking Biochar’s Potential: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Remediation of Heavy Metal Stress in Tobacco Plants Open
Tobacco, being a globally cultivated crop, holds significant social and economic importance. Tobacco plants are susceptible to the adverse effects of heavy metals (HMs), particularly cadmium (Cd), which hinders root development, disrupts w…
View article: Traversing the heat-A review on heat stress untangling the modern approaches in soybean (Glycine max. L)
Traversing the heat-A review on heat stress untangling the modern approaches in soybean (Glycine max. L) Open
The soybean crop, known as a "miracle crop" for its versatility as an oilseed, legume, and protein-rich source, is facing yield curtailments due to fluctuating global temperatures, emphasizing a deeper understanding of its heat stress tole…
View article: Mitigating Drought by Exogenous Potassium-mediated Improvements in Water Relation, Antioxidant Defense, Morpho-physiological and Biochemical Attributes of Black Gram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper]
Mitigating Drought by Exogenous Potassium-mediated Improvements in Water Relation, Antioxidant Defense, Morpho-physiological and Biochemical Attributes of Black Gram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper] Open
Background: Globally, drought stress (DS) incidence in early development and grain-filling stages of crops like black gram has posed a serious constraint to the growth and yield of legume crops. To ensure the food and nutritional security …
View article: Melatonin Ameliorates Cadmium Toxicity in Tobacco Seedlings by Depriving Its Bioaccumulation, Enhancing Photosynthetic Activity and Antioxidant Gene Expression
Melatonin Ameliorates Cadmium Toxicity in Tobacco Seedlings by Depriving Its Bioaccumulation, Enhancing Photosynthetic Activity and Antioxidant Gene Expression Open
Soil remediation for cadmium (Cd) toxicity is essential for successful tobacco cultivation and production. Melatonin application can relieve heavy metal stress and promote plant growth; however, it remains somewhat unclear whether melatoni…
View article: Assessing the Potential of Roadside Oliveas Bioindicator of Metal Pollution inComparison to Farmland Olive
Assessing the Potential of Roadside Oliveas Bioindicator of Metal Pollution inComparison to Farmland Olive Open
View article: Impact of Microplastic on RoadsideVegetable Cultivation: A Case Studyof Agricultural Farmland
Impact of Microplastic on RoadsideVegetable Cultivation: A Case Studyof Agricultural Farmland Open
View article: Exploring Multivariate Relationships AmongSeed Morphometric and Yield-Related Traitsin Bread Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.)
Exploring Multivariate Relationships AmongSeed Morphometric and Yield-Related Traitsin Bread Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) Open
View article: Agroforestry status, services, and its role in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration under semi-arid conditions
Agroforestry status, services, and its role in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration under semi-arid conditions Open
Agroforestry systems play a dynamic role in sequestering atmospheric carbon to keep the environment safe and provide various benefits such as food, fodder, fuel wood, increased farm income, biodiversity maintenance, and soil conservation. …
View article: Mitigating drought-induced oxidative stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through foliar application of sulfhydryl thiourea
Mitigating drought-induced oxidative stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through foliar application of sulfhydryl thiourea Open
View article: Iron biofortification in cereal crops: Recent progress and prospects
Iron biofortification in cereal crops: Recent progress and prospects Open
Micronutrient malnutrition is one of the major causes of human disorders in the developing world. Iron (Fe) is an important micronutrient due to its use in human metabolism such as immune system and energy production. Estimates indicate th…
View article: Investigating the Influence of Seasonal Variabilityand Urban Green Spaces on Ambient Air Qualityin an Urban Environment
Investigating the Influence of Seasonal Variabilityand Urban Green Spaces on Ambient Air Qualityin an Urban Environment Open
Global urbanization and increased emissions worsen air pollution, impacting both the environment and health.Despite initiatives like Pakistan's Clean Air Program and monitoring stations, inadequate management still fails to meet air qualit…
View article: Optimizing Maize Growth and PhosphorusUse Efficiency through Integrated PApplication and Irrigation Strategies
Optimizing Maize Growth and PhosphorusUse Efficiency through Integrated PApplication and Irrigation Strategies Open
Phosphorus (P) is crucial for plant functions like root growth, energy transfer, photosynthesis, and cell division.Yet, its soil efficiency is hindered by high fixation, low solubility, and immobility.Besides, its increased availability an…
View article: Alleviating salinity stress in canola (Brassica napus L.) through exogenous application of salicylic acid
Alleviating salinity stress in canola (Brassica napus L.) through exogenous application of salicylic acid Open
View article: Thiourea improves yield and quality traits of Brassica napus L. by upregulating the antioxidant defense system under high temperature stress
Thiourea improves yield and quality traits of Brassica napus L. by upregulating the antioxidant defense system under high temperature stress Open
View article: Individual and interactive effects of amino acid and paracetamol on growth, physiological and biochemical aspects of Brassica napus L. under drought conditions
Individual and interactive effects of amino acid and paracetamol on growth, physiological and biochemical aspects of Brassica napus L. under drought conditions Open
Drought stress poses a significant threat to Brassica napus (L.), impacting its growth, yield, and profitability. This study investigates the effects of foliar application of individual and interactive pharmaceutical (Paracetamol; 0…