Background and aims Abiotic stresses lead to drastic changes in functional and
physiological anatomy in plants such as generation of reactive oxygen species, loss of …

Ozone (O3) is a gaseous environmental pollutant that can enter leaves through stomatal
pores and cause damage to foliage. It can induce oxidative stress through the generation of …

Rational design of organelle targeted therapeutic platform in where the drug can be targeted
to destroy tumor cells as much as possible, is one of the effective ways to improve the …

Achieving global food security and ensuring sustainable agriculture, the dual objectives of
the second Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 2), necessitate immediate and …

This study examined whether foliar applications of wood distillate (WD) have a protective
effect on photosynthesis and the antioxidant power of lettuce when exposed to an …

Epicuticular wax is the outermost protective layer of fruit against abiotic stress. It is easily
removed or destroyed during the postharvest transportation and handling of fruit. In this …

The varied use and disposal of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has allowed their presence in
reclaimed water and sewage sludge, making them possibly available in agricultural soils …

Over the past decade, a plethora of research has illuminated the multifaceted roles of
hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) in plant physiology. This gaseous molecule, endowed with …

Ozone is considered to be a major phytotoxic pollutant. It is an oxidizing molecule with
harmful effects that can affect human health and vegetation. Due to its phytotoxicity, it …

Plant senescence is the final period of the plant life cycle and represents a programmed cell
death (PCD) process. Melatonin, a versatile signaling molecule, exhibits potent free radical …