Alternate wetting and drying (AWD) technique has been developed and evaluated on rice
(Oryza sativa) systems in several countries worldwide for increasing water use efficiency …

Despite being the third most-consumed crop, maize (Zea mays L.) is highly vulnerable to
drought stress. The predominant secondary metabolite in plants is phenolic acids, which …

It is known that Onosma species are frequently used in the treatment of various ailments
such as bronchitis, strangury, leucoderma, abdominal pain and fever. The aim of this study …

Momilactones A (MA) and B (MB) are known as phytoalexins which principally play a role in
the rice defense system against pathogens. This is the first study revealing that MA and MB …

Temperature is the main factor that determines the geographical distribution of plants both in
the context of altitudinal and latitudinal gradients. Temperature is a primary physical factor …

Early spring cold spells can lead to leaf chlorosis during the rice seedling greening process.
However, the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying the rice greening …

Nutrient management and chemical weed control are the two important aspects in crop
production. The interaction between nitrogen (N) fertilizer application and penoxsulam on …

Cold tolerance is one of the important traits for grapevine, especially in regions with
extremely low temperatures in winter. Vitis amurensis is wild species in the Vitis genus with …

Introduction Low ground temperature is a major factor limiting overwintering in cucumber
cultivation facilities in northern alpine regions. Lower temperatures in the root zone directly …

BACKGROUND In subtropical areas, early planting exposes rice seedlings to cold stress,
impairing seedling growth and making them more vulnerable to other stresses including …