Frontiers in Plant Science | Plant Nutrition

Original Research

Published on 27 Jan 2026

Physiological and transcriptomic analyses of exogenous calcium in boosting nitrogen use efficiency via oxidative and resistance pathways in peanuts

in Plant Nutrition

Fengdan Xu
Liang Li
Xianzong Si
Yanyan Suo
Xiaolin Wang
Zhehui Zhang
Qian Li
Xiang Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1629610

444 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Jan 2026

Interaction of phosphorus and water supply regulates the maize root system and phosphorus-use efficiency

in Plant Nutrition

Maoying Wang
Jie Xu
Yang Lyu
Mengjie Luo
Yucui Sun
Shengjia Ye
Lingyun Cheng
Zed Rengel
Jianbo Shen

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1665508

565 views

Review

Accepted on 23 Jan 2026

Magnesium (Mg)-Mediated Stress Adaptation in Plants: From Physio-biochemical Insights to Climate-Resilient Agriculture

in Plant Nutrition

Hesam Mousavi
Mohammad Sarraf
Ruchi Bansal
SHACKIRA AM
VAISHALI YADAV
Saeedeh Zarbakhsh
Rajib Roychowdhury
Dr. Devendra Kumar Chauhan
Mirza Hasanuzzaman

Frontiers in Plant Science

386 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Predicting vegetative phase nutrient uptake in Cannabis sativa L. via transpiration-driven mass-balance

in Plant Nutrition

Kit Powell
William L. Bauerle

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1753553

750 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Micro-nano aeration oxygenation and column P gradient variations enhance the soil microbial environment, thereby increasing corn yield

in Plant Nutrition

Jiayue Wang
Yupeng Zhao
Yanbo Fu
Zhiguo Wang
Wenlong Zhang
Jinquan Zhu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1668095

400 views

Review

Published on 22 Jan 2026

From nitrogen addition to productivity: above–belowground mechanisms and nonlinear thresholds in Grasslands

in Plant Nutrition

Yujuan Zheng
Xing Zhang
Xiaoxuan Du
Yuchuan Fan
Jie Gao

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1719906

408 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Overcoming Mn-induced chlorosis in sugarcane seedlings by iron

in Plant Nutrition

Dongling Li
Guizhi Ling
Shu Yang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1739211

449 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Effects of carbon and nitrogen nutrition characteristics in vegetative parts on grain yield in maize

in Plant Nutrition

Lin Shi
Linzheng Liao
Guowei Chen
Yuping Wang
Yanzhi Tan
Yahan Zhang
Fang Yu
Meng Lin
Qiang Li
Yun Ren

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1751019

389 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Increasing the nitrate-to-ammonium ratio improved plant growth and nitrogen uptake in pineapple seedlings

in Plant Nutrition

Haiyang Ma
Siru Liu
Qiufang Zhao
Yanan Liu
Shuhui Song
Lei Shi
Huayong Li
Weiqi Shi

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1754688

671 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Alterations in microhabitat can impact litter decomposition by modifying the litter C/N ratio and regulating soil microbial activity

in Plant Nutrition

Meiqi Li
Jianian Wang
Xiangyi Li

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1660144

618 views

Editorial

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Editorial: Plant responses to phosphorus and nitrogen starvation: genetic insights and agricultural innovations

in Plant Nutrition

Viswanathan Satheesh
Donald James

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1772847

469 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Jan 2026

Black soldier fly frass as a sustainable organic fertilizer: enhancing productivity of leafy vegetables and soil health in Benin

in Plant Nutrition

Carline C. J. Santos
Elie A. Dannon
Honorine H. Bougna Tchoumi
Serge F. Mbokou
Sètondji A. P. Etchiha Afoha
Djana Mignouna
Titilayo D. O. Falade
Olapeju Phorbee
Daniel C. Chougourou
Paul Tematio

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1663593

1,763 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Controlled-release fertilizers increase sunflower yield by regulating soil nitrogen, photosynthesis, and root structure in arid regions

in Plant Nutrition

Wenhao Ren
Xianyue Li
Tingxi Liu
Ning Chen
Maoxin Xin
Qian Qi
Bin Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1747095

614 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Root enhancement improves rhizosphere nutrient availability and promotes growth in flue-cured tobacco

in Plant Nutrition

Linyi Yu
Mingfa Zhang
Sheng Zhang
Minggang Chen
Mouzhi Yuan
Jialing Huang
Wenbo Chen
Yiyang Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1728181

1,002 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Total soil nutrients drive the enhancement of ecosystem multifunctionality as the succession progresses of the poplar-birch secondary forest

in Plant Nutrition

Dongxu Ma
Jiaying He
Qiang Liu
Zhidong Zhang
Lihua Fu
Yue Pang
Jing Tian
Deshuo Kong

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1708632

744 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Optimizing the application of potassium sulfate fertilizer based on the variation in soil mineral accumulation and tobacco growth: a 10-year field experiment

in Plant Nutrition

Keke Yu
Zhenwang Zhang
Tao Liu
Huijie Fu
Penghui Lv
Zhe Zhang
Ping Cong
Huaixu Zhan
Lina Tang
Zhiyuan Li

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1748377

797 views

Review

Published on 09 Jan 2026

Beyond essentiality: silicon as a systems regulator of photosynthesis under stress scenarios

in Plant Nutrition

Mohammad Mukarram
Andleeb Zehra
Shadma Afzal
Alena Sliacka Konôpková
Khalid Ali Khan
Abdulaziz R. Alqahtani
Haitham Ibrahim El-Mekkawy
Daniel Kurjak
Alexander Lux
Rizhao Chen

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1690421

1,476 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jan 2026

Photosynthetic performance of spring maize leaves and the development and formation of superior and inferior grains

in Plant Nutrition

Wenzhuo Cao
Zhenwen Yu
Yu Shi
Zhen Zhang
Yongli Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1732666

656 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Jan 2026

Soil quality, elemental stoichiometry and crop yield under partial substitution of chemical fertilizers with organic inputs in Vertisols: a six-site field study

in Plant Nutrition

Fahui Jiang
Shang Han
Wenlong Cheng
Li Song
Shan Tang
Hui Wang
Rongyan Bu
Min Li
Rui Zhu
Mahbub Ul Islam

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1742932

803 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Jan 2026

Improving oat yield and lodging resistance through nitrogen fertilization in the Alpine Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

in Plant Nutrition

Ruifang Zhang
Rui Wu
Wenhui Liu
Guoling Liang
Zeliang Ju

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1684202

640 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Jan 2026

The scaling relationship between leaf nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in vascular epiphytes

in Plant Nutrition

T. Hu
T. T. Zhang
D. D. Tang
S. Liu
S. Li
X. W. Hu
Y. X. Mo
W. Y. Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1712082

979 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Dec 2025

Foliar application of selenium increased selenium accumulation, speciation, and bioaccessibility, as well as the yield and nutritional quality of sweet maize

in Plant Nutrition

Emmanuel Osei Asamoah
Solomon Musoke Ssemalawa
Ofori Prince Danso
Yuanqi Wang
Muhammad Raza Farooq
Pincheng Rao
Haoyuan Sun
Yukun Guo
Xuebin Yin
Youtao Chen

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1733890

1,416 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Dec 2025

Optimizing water–nitrogen coupling for quinoa yield, quality, and resource use efficiency in arid regions

in Plant Nutrition

Xinyue Li
Zhaotong Shen
Yingge A
Yupeng Zhao
Bin Yang
Yaozu Feng
Qingyong Bian
Yanbo Fu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1654704

1,100 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Dec 2025

Effects of different nitrogen treatments on the growth and nitrogen metabolism of Machilus thunbergii seedlings

in Plant Nutrition

Fenghou Shi
Haoyi Feng
Xiaojing Li
Yuhui Zhang
Yanan Bai
Boqiang Tong
Yizeng Lu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1684502

1,089 views

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Physiological and transcriptomic analyses of exogenous calcium in boosting nitrogen use efficiency via oxidative and resistance pathways in peanuts

Interaction of phosphorus and water supply regulates the maize root system and phosphorus-use efficiency

Magnesium (Mg)-Mediated Stress Adaptation in Plants: From Physio-biochemical Insights to Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Predicting vegetative phase nutrient uptake in Cannabis sativa L. via transpiration-driven mass-balance

Micro-nano aeration oxygenation and column P gradient variations enhance the soil microbial environment, thereby increasing corn yield

From nitrogen addition to productivity: above–belowground mechanisms and nonlinear thresholds in Grasslands

Overcoming Mn-induced chlorosis in sugarcane seedlings by iron

Effects of carbon and nitrogen nutrition characteristics in vegetative parts on grain yield in maize

Increasing the nitrate-to-ammonium ratio improved plant growth and nitrogen uptake in pineapple seedlings

Alterations in microhabitat can impact litter decomposition by modifying the litter C/N ratio and regulating soil microbial activity

Editorial: Plant responses to phosphorus and nitrogen starvation: genetic insights and agricultural innovations

Black soldier fly frass as a sustainable organic fertilizer: enhancing productivity of leafy vegetables and soil health in Benin

Controlled-release fertilizers increase sunflower yield by regulating soil nitrogen, photosynthesis, and root structure in arid regions

Root enhancement improves rhizosphere nutrient availability and promotes growth in flue-cured tobacco

Total soil nutrients drive the enhancement of ecosystem multifunctionality as the succession progresses of the poplar-birch secondary forest

Optimizing the application of potassium sulfate fertilizer based on the variation in soil mineral accumulation and tobacco growth: a 10-year field experiment

Beyond essentiality: silicon as a systems regulator of photosynthesis under stress scenarios

Photosynthetic performance of spring maize leaves and the development and formation of superior and inferior grains

Soil quality, elemental stoichiometry and crop yield under partial substitution of chemical fertilizers with organic inputs in Vertisols: a six-site field study

Improving oat yield and lodging resistance through nitrogen fertilization in the Alpine Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

The scaling relationship between leaf nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in vascular epiphytes

Foliar application of selenium increased selenium accumulation, speciation, and bioaccessibility, as well as the yield and nutritional quality of sweet maize

Optimizing water–nitrogen coupling for quinoa yield, quality, and resource use efficiency in arid regions

Effects of different nitrogen treatments on the growth and nitrogen metabolism of Machilus thunbergii seedlings