The study of senescence in plants is complicated by diverse levels of temporal and spatial
dynamics as well as the impact of external biotic and abiotic factors and crop plant …

As emerging contaminants, microplastics (mPS,< 5 mm) have been reported to adversely
affect the plant growth; however, the mechanisms of mPS-induced growth limitation are …

The five Nordic countries span the most northern region for field cultivation in the world. This
presents challenges per se, with short growing seasons, long days, and a need for frost …

Plants are affected by complex genome× environment× management interactions which
determine phenotypic plasticity as a result of the variability of genetic components. Whereas …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are known for exerting beneficial effects on
plant growth and tolerance to plant pathogens. However, their specific role in mediating …

To address the knowledge gap on the effects of the co-existence of nanomaterials on plant
growth, barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) plants were irrigated with zinc oxide nanoparticles (0.5 …

Immobilization of enzymes is not a new concept but one that has been around for over 100
years. However, wide applications for immobilized enzymes came only in the past four …

The wide application of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles inevitably facilities their release into
the terrestrial and agricultural ecosystems, severely affecting crop production. The effects of …

With increasing plastic production and consumption, large amounts of polystyrene
nanoplastics are accumulated in soil due to improper disposal causing pollution and …

Increasing agricultural losses due to biotic and abiotic stresses caused by climate change
challenge food security worldwide. A promising strategy to sustain crop productivity under …