Main conclusion This review highlights the most recent updated information available about
Zn phytotoxicity at physiological, biochemical and molecular levels, uptake mechanisms as …

Key message Knowledge of genetic variation, genetics, physiology/molecular basis and
breeding (including biotechnological approaches) for biofortification and bioavailability for …

Abstract Globally, about 20% of calories (energy) come from wheat. In some countries, it is
more than 70%. More than 2 billion people are at risk for zinc deficiency and even more …

Abiotic stresses are responsible for the major losses in crop yield all over the world. Stresses
generate harmful ROS which can impair cellular processes in plants. Therefore, plants have …

Climate change is an undeniable threat to sustainable wheat production in the future as an
increased temperature will significantly increase grain loss due to the increased number of …

Sclerotinia stem rot is a major disease in Brassica napus that causes yield losses of 10–20%
and reaching 80% in severely infected fields. SSR not only causes yield reduction but also …

Wheat has low levels of the micronutrients iron and zinc in the grain, which contributes to 2
billion people suffering from micronutrient deficiency globally. While wheat flour is commonly …

Environmental pollution of heavy metals has received growing attention in recent years.
Heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and mercury can cause physiological and …

Background Biofortification represents a promising and sustainable strategy for mitigating
global nutrient deficiencies. However, its successful implementation poses significant …

Iron is one of the important micronutrients that is required for crop productivity and yield-
related traits. To address the Fe homeostasis in crop plants, multiple transporters belonging …