Soybean is one of the most important oilseed and fodder crops. Benefiting from the efforts of
soybean breeders and the development of breeding technology, large number of …

Drought stress is the main limiting factor for global soybean growth and production. Genetic
improvement for water and nutrient uptake efficiency is critical to advance tolerance and …

The ridge-furrow plastic mulching system has been reported to increase crop yield and
water-nitrogen use efficiency in semi-arid and semi-humid regions, but the effects of plant …

Water shortage is one of the main limiting factors in apple (Malus domestica Borkh.)
production. Although dopamine is produced in plants and has been linked with response to …

Rising atmospheric [CO 2] influences plant growth, development, productivity and stress
responses. Soybean is a major oil crop. At present, it is unclear how elevated [CO 2] affects …

Novel crop improvement approaches, including those that facilitate for the exploitation of
crop wild relatives and underutilized species harboring the much-needed natural allelic …

Antimony (Sb) is a toxic metalloid, and excess Sb causes damage to the plant
photosynthetic system. However, the underlying mechanisms of Sb toxicity in the plant …

Grain legumes being affordable sources of proteins, vitamins and essential micronutrients
are key to human nutrition worldwide. However, frequent drought episodes present serious …

Abstract Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill), one of the most valuable crops in the world,
faces serious challenges due to drought and insect herbivory. Although well studied …

Humic substances (HS) are the most important natural biostimulant of plants. However, the
relationship between their structure and biological activity in plants is still not well …