Chitosan derived from chitin has gathered much interest as a biopolymer due to its known
and possible broad applications. Chitin is a nitrogen-enriched polymer abundantly present …

Drought is a major abiotic stress imposed by climate change that affects crop production and
soil microbial functions. Plants respond to water deficits at the morphological, biochemical …

Chitosan has emerged as a biodegradable, nontoxic polymer with multiple beneficial
applications in the agricultural and biomedical sectors. As nanotechnology has evolved as a …

Background The use of organic nanoparticles to improve drought resistance and water
demand characteristics in plants seems to be a promising eco-friendly strategy for water …

Climate change is more likely to have a detrimental effect on the world's productive assets.
Several undesirable conditions and practices, including extreme temperature, drought, and …

Chitosan is a naturally occurring biological macromolecule and second most abundant
polysaccharide next to cellulose, derived from deacetylation of chitin. Due to its …

Plants are frequently exposed to one or more abiotic stresses, including combined salinity-
drought, which significantly lowers plant growth. Many studies have been conducted to …

This review presents the main findings from measurements carried out on cereals using
chitosan, its derivatives, and nanoparticles. Research into the use of chitosan in agriculture …

The increase in demand for food and agricultural products as a result of upsurge in the
global population growth is a call for concern. Absolute reliance on the current traditional …

By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9 billion, underscoring the imperative for
innovative solutions to increase grain yield and enhance food security. Nanotechnology has …