Water, a necessary component of cell protoplasm, plays an essential role in supporting life
on Earth; nevertheless, extreme changes in climatic conditions limit water availability …

Understanding how plants cope with stress and the intricate mechanisms thereby used to
adapt and survive environmental imbalances comprise one of the most powerful tools for …

Nowadays, the use of the growth regulator salicylic acid for improving a plant's resistance to
environmental stresses such as drought is increasing. The present study investigated the …

Increasing soybean seed production and obtaining more vegetable oil and vegetable
protein are important measures to ensure global food security. The Huang-Huai-Hai region …

In this study, the joint effects of developmental stage and soil water availability on biomass
accumulation, harvest index, as well as essential oil content, yield and composition were …

Lamiaceae is one of the largest botanical families, encompassing over 6000 species that
include a variety of aromatic and medicinal spices. The current study is focused on three …

Drought stress is a common environmental challenge that plants face, severely constraining
plant growth and reducing crop yield and quality. Several studies have highlighted distinct …

Lavandula latifolia Medik. is an aromatic-medicinal plant, native to the Mediterranean
region, for which economic interest is mainly focused on the production of essential oil. In …

Melatonin can be considered a physiological protective agent against environmental stress
because of its natural antioxidant ability. The main goal of this study was to investigate the …

Due to the high prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes, adipogenesis dysfunction and
metabolic disorders are common features in the elderly population. Thus, the identification of …