Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and mine tailings runoff are the main sources of heavy
metal contamination of agricultural land, which has become one of the major constraints to …

Contamination of agricultural land and water by heavy metals due to rapid industrialization
and urbanization including various natural processes have become one of the major …

In view of occurring extreme weather conditions, food security for humans is highly
concerned with climate change worldwide. The only solution to this dire problem is to …

Silkworm larvae mainly consume mulberry leaves; therefore, mulberry cultivation is
important for the production of raw silk. Drought stress and micronutrient deficiency (Zn) are …

Reclamation of abandoned mining areas can be a potentially viable solution to tackle three
major problems: waste mismanagement, environmental contamination, and growing food …

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of synthesis silver nanoparticles
(AgNPs), on the seed germination, germination percentage (GP), seedlings vigor index (VI) …

Abiotic stress is a major factor impeding crop productivity globally. Almost all abiotic stresses
induce the accumulation of reactive oxygen species and consequently cause oxidative …

In this paper, a study of the effect of ZnO nanoparticles on safflower growth and physiology
was performed. Each of these elements plays a particular role in the plant life, the presence …

An experiment was conducted in 2009, 2010 and 2011 dry seasons to investigate the use of
lablab (Lablab purpureus L. Sweet) as alternative forage legume for use in maize-legume …

Legumes, recognized as sources of protein, dietary fiber, and high-quality food and feed,
occupy a prominent position in global crop production, ranking only behind cereals and …