Mineral nitrogen deficiency is a frequent characteristic of arid and semi-arid soils. Biological
nitrogen fixation by legumes is a sustainable and environmental-friendly alternative to …

Plant microRNAs have been implicated in various abiotic stress responses. We identified
several conserved microRNAs that showed differential expression in Medicago truncatula …

Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is emerging as a potential messenger molecule involved in
modulation of physiological processes in animals and plants. In this report, the role of H2S in …

Photosynthesis plays an essential role in plant growth and crop yield, and the mechanisms
of the effects of cadmium (Cd) on photosynthetic performance require more attention. The …

Plants are often subjected to unfavorable environmental conditions–abiotic factors, causing
abiotic stresses-that play a major role in determining productivity of crop yields [1] but also …

Copper (Cu) is a micronutrient essential for plant development. However, in excess, it is
toxic to plants and may cause various physiological and morphological changes. The study …

Acrocomia aculeata, or macaw palm, is a highly productive oleaginous palm tree with the
potential to be a new oil crop. Plant productivity is influenced by the exchange of gases …

Interannual and local fluctuations in wheat crop yield are mostly explained by abiotic
constraints. Heatwaves and drought, which are among the top stressors, commonly co …

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of cadmium (Cd) on growth,
photosynthesis, mineral nutrition and Cd accumulation of an energy crop, king grass …

Increasing temperatures and extended drought episodes are among the major constraints
affecting food production. Maize has a relatively high temperature optimum for …