Increased incidence of abiotic stresses impacting adversely plant growth and productivity in
major crops is being witnessed all over the world. Therefore, as a result of such stress …

Background Plant biostimulants are diverse substances and microorganisms used to
enhance plant growth. The global market for biostimulants is projected to increase 12% per …

Consequences of drought stress in crop production systems are perhaps more deleterious
than other abiotic stresses under changing climatic scenarios. Regulations of physio …

Drought and salinity are the main abiotic stresses limiting crop yield and quality worldwide.
Improving food production in drought-and salt-prone areas is the key to meet the increasing …

Besides other deleterious effects, drought elevates ethylene level too in plants. Increased
ethylene concentration reduces root elongation and development that consequently retard …

The applications of ZnO nanoparticles in agriculture have largely contributed to crop growth
regulation, quality enhancement, and induction of stress tolerance, while the underlying …

Barley is an important cereal crop for the arid and semi-arid Mediterranean environments.
Future climate projections show that Mediterranean countries will get drier and hotter. The …

Drought is the main limiting abiotic environmental stress worldwide. Water scarcity restricts
the growth, development, and productivity of crops. Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a …

This study explored the effectiveness of green zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) foliar
spray on tomato growth and oxidative stress relief under drought conditions. Tomato plant …

In this recent era, several approaches have been developed to alleviate the adverse effects
of salinity stress in different plants. However, some of them are not eco-friendly. In this …