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PPSR1 Protein Functions as an Important Regulator to Enhance Plant Growth Performance Under N, P, and K Deficient Stress Conditions

- ABSTRACTPhosphorus (P) is an essential macronutrient for various biological processes in plant growth. Modern agricultural science has advanced the knowledge of regulatory mechanisms underlying...

Subclass III SnRK2 Kinases Coordinate Starch and Storage Protein Synthesis During Maize Kernel Development

- ABSTRACTEnhancing both starch and protein accumulation is a key strategy for improving maize yield and quality. Achieving this goal requires an in?depth understanding of the regulatory mechanisms...

Assessment of genetically modified maize MON 87460 for renewal authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (dossier GMFF?2023?21251)

- AbstractFollowing the submission of dossier GMFF?2023?21251 under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Bayer CropScience LP, the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms of the European Food Safety...

Plant growth-promoting effect of Kocuria sp. and Brevibacillus sp. strains on tomato under different irrigation conditions

- With global agriculture increasingly challenged by water scarcity and the need to reduce chemical inputs, plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) offer a sustainable means to enhance crop productivity...

Replacing tobacco with alternative crops for sustainable development: understanding smallholder farmers' perspectives in Uganda

- Almost 5.3 million hectares of land across the globe are dedicated to tobacco, with more than 75% allocated to growing activities. However, tobacco farming is often linked with social, economic, and...

Integrating geospatial analysis and the suitability-resources quality index to optimize crop suitability for sustainable agriculture

- This study develops a framework for sustainable agriculture in an arid Egyptian region, enhancing food security through advanced assessments of crop suitability. By integrating freely accessible...

Development of a tomato functional–structural plant model for digital twin applications

26/11/2025 - Digital-twin technology is a promising decision-support tool in controlled-environment agriculture, that can be applied to optimize agronomic production, improve management decisions, and formulate...

The science and legacies of Ronald Phillips: A brief perspective

- AbstractRonald Phillips, a maize geneticist, developed his career exploiting maize and the genetics of other species to help bring plant science into the era of molecular genetics. He was driven by...

Genotyping analysis of over 130,000 CIMMYT bread wheat breeding lines: A decade?long effort in optimizing wheat genotyping

- AbstractThe International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) spring bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) program represents the largest and most diverse set of elite wheat germplasm globally....

A 15.8?Mb Alien Radish Chromosomal Fragment Inversion Drives Fertility Restoration and Telomere Loss of C09 in Brassica oleracea

- ABSTRACTPlant biofortification with phytonutrients typically relies on metabolic engineering strategies known as ‘push’ (enhancing biosynthetic flux), ‘block’ (inhibiting competing pathways)...

Molecular Mechanism by Which the BrFIT2–BrbHLH–BrIRT1 Module Synergistically Regulates Iron Absorption in Brassica rapa ssp. Pekinensis

- ABSTRACTIron is essential for plant photosynthesis and human health, yet Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis exhibits significantly lower iron content compared to other leafy vegetables, and its iron...

Assessment of genetically modified maize DP202216?×?NK603?×?DAS?40278?9 (application GMFF?2022?6232)

- AbstractGenetically modified maize DP202216?×?NK603?×?DAS 40278?9 was developed by crossing to combine three single events: DP202216, NK603 and DAS?40278?9. The three?event stack maize expresses...

Beyond seasoning nutrients bioactive ingredients and healthcare effects of Allium vegetables

- This review highlights the nutritional and therapeutic significance of Allium vegetables—including garlic, onion, leek, and chive—emphasizing their principal bioactive compounds such as...

Maize as an alternative to resource-intensive rice: Empirical insights from on-farm participatory study under diverse agricultural scenarios in the Indo-Gangetic Plains of Northwestern India

- IntroductionDiversification of the rice-wheat (RW) cropping system is indispensable for the development of agriculture due to its adverse impacts on groundwater depletion, environment, and...

Does entomophobia influence consumer preferences for organic vegetables and support for pesticide?free farming?

- AbstractFostering pro?conservation attitudes and behaviour is essential to mitigating biodiversity decline. Biophobia—negative emotional responses, such as fear and disgust, towards living...

Engineering compact Physalis peruviana (goldenberry) to promote its potential as a global crop

- Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana) produces sweet, nutritionally rich berries, yet like many minor crops, is cultivated in limited geographical regions and has not been a focus of breeding programs for...

Enhancing leaf lettuce growth and phytochemical composition under continuous light and elevated NH4+:NO3? ratios

- AbstractProduction of leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) in plant factories with artificial lighting is becoming more common, but there is a need for technologies that can increase crop productivity,...

Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Implicate Key Genes and Metabolic Pathways in Maize Lodging Resistance

24/11/2025 - Maize stalk lodging causes substantial yield losses worldwide. Although stalk strength is a genetically determined trait, its molecular mechanisms—particularly the dynamic changes during key...

Predicting Long-Term Maize Straw Decomposition from Incorporation Amount and Depth in the Black Soil Region of Northeast China

26/11/2025 - Straw incorporation, as a widely recommended agronomic practice, has been continuously enhancing global crop production and soil&ndash;water conservation. However, the absence of a direct...

Economic Assessment of Conventional Broccoli Cultivation in Southeastern Spain

26/11/2025 - Europe ranks second in global broccoli production and first in exports, with Spain leading the sector. In Spain, cultivation is concentrated in the southeast, especially the Region of Murcia, one of...

Water and Nitrogen Transport in Wheat and Maize: Impacts of Irrigation, Fertilization, and Soil Management

26/11/2025 - Water and nitrogen are fundamental factors for maintaining yield stability and achieving efficient resource utilization in wheat&ndash;maize rotation systems. Based on 131 publications...

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