Microbes (eg, plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and
endophytes) are the natural inhabitants of the soil-plant-environment ecosystem having the …

Although nitrogen (N) is the most limiting nutrient for agricultural production, its overuse is
associated with environmental pollution, increased concentration of greenhouse gases, and …

The yield and quality of field crops are affected by abiotic stresses such as water deficit,
which can negatively impact crop growth, productivity, and quality. However …

Potatoes are developed vegetatively from tubers, and therefore potato virus transmission is
always a possibility. The potato leafroll virus (PLRV) is a highly devastating virus of the …

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are a fundamental staple for millions of people worldwide.
They provide essential amino acids, vitamins, and starch–a vital component of the human …

Heavy metals like cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn), resulting from
anthropogenic activities, are elements with high persistence in nature, being able to …

Transcription factors containing a CCCH structure (C3H) play important roles in plant growth
and development, and their stress response, but research on the C3H gene family in potato …

High temperatures during the crop growing season are becoming more frequent and
unpredictable, resulting in reduced crop productivity and quality. Heat stress disrupts plant …

Background Heat and drought stresses usually occur together in nature, and both are
expected to increase in frequency and intensity as a result of climate change. The …

Solanum tuberosum (potato) is one of the most common crops worldwide; however, it is
sensitive to water stress, which necessitates the identification of alternative tools to improve …