A growth plate, or physis, is a region of developing cartilage tissue near the ends of long bones in children and adolescents where new bone formation occurs, enabling skeletal growth until maturity. In the context of Agronomy Research, the term also applies to plant development, referring to meristematic regions wh…
A growth plate, or physis, is a region of developing cartilage tissue near the ends of long bones in children and adolescents where new bone formation occurs, enabling skeletal growth until maturity. In the context of Agronomy Research, the term also applies to plant development, referring to meristematic regions where active cell division drives vegetative growth. Research published in this journal addresses growth plate considerations across both agricultural and clinical domains. Agricultural studies have examined how nitrogen fertilization affects growth attributes in crops such as sorghum cultivated in saline soils and sunflower hybrids grown under irrigation in Sudan, investigating the interplay between nutrient management and plant development under challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the journal has published clinical case reports and reviews concerning pediatric orthopedic conditions affecting skeletal growth plates, including congenital limb malformations and fractures of the humeral condyles in children. This interdisciplinary coverage reflects the fundamental importance of growth plate biology across species, as proper growth plate function determines both agricultural productivity through optimized crop development and pediatric health through normal skeletal maturation. Understanding factors that influence growth plate activity remains essential for improving crop yields and managing developmental skeletal conditions.
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