Nutrient availability is a determining factor for crop yield and quality. While fertilization is a
major approach for improving plant nutrition, its efficacy can be limited and the production …

Boron (B) is considered a prebiotic chemical element with a role in both the origin and
evolution of life, as well as an essential micronutrient for some bacteria, plants, fungi, and …

Key message Boron is essential for plants, but excess can induce toxicity. Abstract Boron (B)
is a vital micronutrient for plants, but excess B can induce toxicity symptoms and reduce crop …

Prolonged soil moisture deficit poses major threat to plant survival. Plants have evolved to
withstand such condition by maintaining water status through adoptive mechanisms. Such …

Silique number is a crucial yield‐related trait for the genetic enhancement of rapeseed
(Brassica napus L.). The intricate molecular process governing the regulation of silique …

Background Boron (B) is an essential micronutrient for plants. Dicot plants respond to
insufficient B supply by altering root architecture and root hair growth. How root systems of …

Heavy metal stress (HMS) is one of the most destructive abiotic stresses which seriously
affects the growth and development of plants. Recent studies have shown significant …

Background The number of known boron-containing compounds (BCCs) is increasing due
to their identification in nature and innovative synthesis procedures. Their effects on the …

The part of the tea plant evaluated nutritionally and economically are the shoots. For the
shoots to be nourished, essential nutrients must be present in soil and leaves under the …

Background Maize is one of the most important food crops worldwide. Roots play important
role in maize productivity through water and nutrient uptake from the soil. Improving maize …