Abiotic stresses hamper plant growth and productivity. Climate change and agricultural
malpractices like excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides have aggravated the effects of …

Abiotic environmental stresses can alter plant metabolism, leading to inhibition or promotion
of secondary metabolites. Although the crucial roles of these compounds in plant …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) establish symbiotic interaction with 80% of known land
plants. It has a pronounced impact on plant growth, water absorption, mineral nutrition, and …

The role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF, Glomus versiforme) in amelioration of
drought-induced effects on growth and physio-biochemical attributes in maize (Zea mays L.) …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form a symbiotic relationship with plants; a symbiotic
relationship is one in which both partners benefit from each other. Fungi benefit plants by …

Plants are often subjected to various environmental stresses during their life cycle, among
which drought stress is perhaps the most significant abiotic stress limiting plant growth and …

Soil drought, an important abiotic stress, seriously inhibits plant growth and physiological
activities. However, arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in soil can enhance plant adaptability …

Drought stress (DS) is a serious abiotic stress and a major concern across the globe as its
intensity is continuously climbing. Therefore, it is direly needed to develop new management …

Arbuscular mycorrhizas enhance the drought tolerance of host plants through several
underlying mechanisms. Polyamines (PAs) are known to protect plant cells from the …

Plant diseases are still the main problem for the reduction in crop yield and a threat to global
food security. Additionally, excessive usage of chemical inputs such as pesticides and …