Drought stress (DS) substantially reduces plant growth and productivity in a rainfed cropping environment. Silicon (Si) has been recognized for its potential to alleviate the detrimental effects of various environmental stresses. However, its precise mechanisms in mitigating early growth DS and its impact on related physiological and biochemical attributes remain less understood. The present study, conducted in a glasshouse us...

Water, energy, and food are three major issues of concern because of the rapid growth of the population and economy, which are exacerbated by climate change. The disparity between the availability and demand of water is largely driven by domestic and agricultural uses, and it is important to evaluate its impact on hydropower generation. This study aims to integrate climate change, socioeconomic development, and hydropower gene...