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The growing world population has aggravated hunger, and food security is expected to worsen in the coming years (Tilman et al., 2011). Plants are subjected to diverse range of abiotic and biotic stresses throughout their life cycle, affecting their productivity by reducing their biomass and yield (Parihar et al., 2015, Bechtold, 2018). Hence, world agriculture is facing increasing food production by promoting sustainable agriculture practices respectful of the environment and natural resources. In this respect, in recent years, biotechnology has emerged as an important tool box promoting sustainable solutions, as indicated by the increasing number of papers based on the application of biotechnological developments in plant biology. In this special issue, we present a collection of articles highlighting new avenues related to implementing biotechnological approaches, including molecular, microbial, and nano-biotechnology, to improve crop productivity and enhance plant tolerance under adverse environments. Altogether, 11 reviews and 31 research articles are foregathered to proffer new perceptions into our comprehension of the significance of biotechnology and other related aspects in crop improvement and stress management. (2022-11-30)
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