Nitric oxide in plants may originate endogenously or come from surrounding atmosphere
and soil. Interestingly, this gaseous free radical is far from having a constant level and varies …

Nitrogen nutrition in plants is a key determinant in crop productivity. The availability of
nitrogen nutrients in the soil, both inorganic (nitrate and ammonium) and organic (urea and …

Although the sources of molecular hydrogen (H2) synthesis in plants remain to be fully
elucidated, ample evidence shows that plant-based H2 can regulate development and …

Plant cell walls provide stability and protection to plant cells. During growth and
development the composition of cell walls changes, but provides enough strength to …

Our environment constantly undergoes changes either natural or manmade affecting growth
and development of all the organisms including plants. Plants are sessile in nature and …

Achieving grain supply security with limited arable land is a major challenge in the twenty-
first century, owing to the changing climate and increasing global population. Maize plays an …

The symbiotic interaction between legumes and nitrogen-fixing rhizobium bacteria leads to
the formation of a new organ, the nodule. Early steps of the interaction are characterized by …

The main challenge to agriculture worldwide is feeding a rapidly growing human population,
developing more sustainable agricultural practices that do not threaten human and …

Rapeseed (Brassica napus) is an important oil crop worldwide. However, severe inhibition
of rapeseed production often occurs in the field due to nitrogen (N) deficiency. The root …

Maize is a major crop whose rich genetic diversity provides an advanced resource for
genetic research. However, a tool for rapid transient gene function analysis in maize that …