The vast majority of agricultural land undergoes abiotic stress that can significantly reduce
agricultural yields. Understanding the mechanisms of plant defenses against stresses and …

The use of biofertilizers in developing environmentally friendly agriculture as an alternative
to chemical‐based fertilizers in enhancing food production is promising in sustainable …

Anthropogenic activities in the past and present eras have created global warming and
consequently a storm of drought stress, affecting both plants and animals. Being sessile …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are a class of polymers that have attracted tremendous
interest due to their multifunctional properties and wide range of applications. The …

Climate change, food shortage, water scarcity, and population growth are some of the
threatening challenges being faced in today's world. Drought stress (DS) poses a constant …

The main challenge facing agriculture today is water scarcity. At present, agriculture
consumes around 70% of the planet's freshwater, much of which is lost through evaporation …

Availability of good quality irrigation water is a big challenge in arid and semi arid regions of
the world. Drought stress results in poor plant growth and low yield; however, the …

Heat stress along with low water availability at reproductive stage (terminal growth phase of
wheat crop) is major contributing factor towards less wheat production in tropics and sub …

Implementing the deficit irrigation pattern has become a major strategy in crop production
systems. However, using less water than is required to irrigate crops is associated with …

Drought is a severe environmental constraint, which significantly affects plant growth,
productivity, and quality. Plants have developed specific mechanisms that perceive the …