With the advent of human civilization and anthropogenic activities in the shade of
urbanization and global climate change, plants are exposed to a complex set of abiotic …

Ascorbate (ASC) plays a critical role in plant stress response. The antioxidant role of ASC
has been well-studied, but there are still several confusing questions about the function of …

In present times, the levels of ionizing radiation (IR) on the surface of Earth are relatively low,
posing no high challenges for the survival of contemporary life forms. IR derives from natural …

Genetic transformation has emerged as an important tool for the genetic improvement of
valuable plants by incorporating new genes with desirable traits. These strategies are useful …

Ascorbic acid (AsA) also known as vitamin C is considered as an essential micronutrient in
the diet of humans. The human body is unable to synthesize AsA, thus solely dependent on …

Plant growth and productivity are continually being challenged by a diverse array of abiotic
stresses, including: water scarcity, extreme temperatures, heavy metal exposure, and soil …

Ascorbate (vitamin C) is one of the most abundant primary metabolites in plants. Its complex
chemistry enables it to function as an antioxidant, as a free radical scavenger, and as a …

Abstract l-Ascorbic acid (AsA) is a potent antioxidant and essential micronutrient for the
growth and development of plants and animals. AsA is predominantly synthesized by the …

Crop breeding has mainly been focused on increasing productivity, either directly or by
decreasing the losses caused by biotic and abiotic stresses (that is, incorporating resistance …

Ever since the identification of vitamin C (ascorbic acid, AsA) as an essential molecule that
humans cannot synthesize on their own, finding adequate dietary sources of AsA became a …