Abiotic stresses are considered the primary cause of crop loss worldwide, with salinity being particularly significant. Excessive salt accumulation can impair photosynthetic efficiency, disrupt nutrient assimilation, reduce growth, and lower product quality. In response to these issues, genetic improvement has focused on a limited number of tomato cultivars, significantly reducing their biodiversity. Tomato is a moderately sal...

Crocus sativus L. is a crop grown for spice production, and large amounts of residues from the flowers are produced during the process. The underutilized by-product from saffron spice production, the C. sativus tepals, was investigated as a promising raw material of natural bioactive compounds using light spectrum manipulation in controlled environments. The plants were grown under either light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or natura...

The human diet is characterized by the intake of major minerals (Na, K, Ca, Mg, P, N) and trace elements (Zn, Mn, Se, Cu, Fe, Co, I, Cr, F, Pb, Cd) for their key role in many metabolic functions. Nowadays, the research of sources able to improve their intake is in continuous evolution, especially in the undeveloped countries. In this sense, wild edible herbs, commonly used since ancient times, can represent a good alternative...