Abstract

Enhancing nutrient uptake efficiency in crops is essential for sustainable agriculture and global food security. Research explores how maize root architecture impacts nitrogen and phosphorus absorption. Efforts focus on genetic and molecular strategies to boost phosphorus uptake in rice and improve potassium use in wheat. Biological mechanisms of nitrogen use in perennial grasses are also studied. Strategies for enhancing micronutrient uptake in legumes under stress and biofortification for food crops are important. Root exudates and symbiotic relationships with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi play essential roles in nutrient acquisition. Modern tools like genetic engineering for legumes and CRISPR/Cas technology are transforming nutrient use efficiency in various crops.