Geneticists and breeders are positioned to breed plants with root traits that improve
productivity under drought. However, a better understanding of root functional traits and how�…

The current unpredictable climate changes are causing frequent and severe droughts. Such
circumstances emphasize the need to understand the response of plants to drought stress�…

This new edition provides current information on the nutritional requirements of world crops.
It presents research on the acquisition, accumulation, transport, and functions of chemical�…

Nitrogen and phosphorous are critical determinants of plant growth and productivity, and
both plant growth and root morphology are important parameters for evaluating the effects of�…

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important food crop and requires larger amount of water
throughout its life cycle as compared to other crops. Hence, water related stress cause�…

Among the environmental factors, soil salinity is one of the most detrimental factors affecting
plant growth and productivity. Nutritional-imbalance is also known as one of the negative�…

Adaptive responses of plants are important not only for local processes in populations and
communities but also for global processes in the biosphere through the primary production�…

Concerns about the pollution of farmlands by microplastics and the associated toxicology
have increased in recent times; however, studies on this topic are scarce. In this study, two�…

Microplastics (MPs) can affect plant biomass, tissue composition, and root traits. However,
the effects of MPs on the synthesis of secondary metabolites and on the accumulation of�…

Green manure application presents a valuable strategy for enhancing soil fertility and
promoting ecological sustainability. By leveraging green manures for effective nitrogen�…