Plants are very often confronted by different heavy metal (HM) stressors that adversely
impair their growth and productivity. Among HMs, chromium (Cr) is one of the most prevalent …

Abiotic stressors are major constraints that affect agricultural plant physio-morphological and
biochemical attributes, resulting in a loss of normal functioning and, eventually, a severe …

Plant diseases pose a serious threat to crop production and the agricultural economy across
the globe. Currently, chemical pesticides are frequently employed to combat these …

Global warming and climate change have severely affected plant growth and food
production. Therefore, minimizing these effects is required for sustainable crop yields …

Genetic modification of living organisms has been a prosperous activity for research and
development of agricultural, industrial and biomedical applications. Three decades have …

Humans rely heavily on cereal grains as a key source of nutrients, hence regular
improvement of cereal crops is essential for ensuring food security. The current food crisis at …

Germplasm is a long-term resource management mission and investment for civilization. An
estimated∼ 7.4 million accessions are held in 1750 plant germplasm centres around the …

DNA double‐strand breaks (DSBs) are the most toxic form of DNA damage in cells.
Homologous recombination (HR) is an error‐free repair mechanism for DSBs as well as a …

Grain size, grain number per panicle, and grain weight are crucial determinants of yield-
related traits in cereals. Understanding the genetic basis of grain yield-related traits has …

Microplastics (MPs) are a major concern worldwide due to their ecotoxicological effects on
the environment and public health. The low density of MPs allows for their accumulation in …