Chitosan derived from chitin has gathered much interest as a biopolymer due to its known
and possible broad applications. Chitin is a nitrogen-enriched polymer abundantly present …

Chitosan is a natural biopolymer modified from chitins which act as a potential biostimulant
and elicitor in agriculture. It is non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible which favors …

Drought stress (DS) challenges sustainable agriculture production by limiting crop growth
and development. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of melatonin-priming …

A field experiment was carried out at the extension farm in Al-Shafeieyah to study the effect
of foliar application of different sources of nano-fertilizers on growth and yield of wheat. The …

In this study, the anti-stress capabilities of the foliar application of chitosan, dissolved in four
different organic acids (acetic acid, ascorbic acid, citric acid and malic acid) have been …

Melatonin (MT) and nitric oxide (NO) are known as scavengers of free radicals and an
antioxidant against biotic and abiotic stresses in plant defense systems. However, whether …

Chitosan is a naturally occurring biological macromolecule and second most abundant
polysaccharide next to cellulose, derived from deacetylation of chitin. Due to its …

During the last 20 years, the mechanisms involved in the stimulation of defense against
pathogens, and growth triggered by chitosan-, alginate-and carrageenan-derived …

Abstract Lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus subsp. culinaris) occupies a key position in the plant
protein-based vegetarian diet. Being an excellent source of human nutrition, potential …

In agriculture, chitosan has become popular as a metabolic enhancer; however, no deep
information has been obtained yet regarding its mechanisms on vegetative tissues. This …