The article reviews recent advancements in mitigating abiotic stresses in crops, which are significant threats to global food security due to climate change. Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, temperature stress, and heavy metal accumulation negatively impact plant morphology, biochemistry, and physiology, leading to reduced germination, growth, photosynthesis, respiration, and hormone and enzyme activity. The frequency of these stresses is expected to increase with rising temperatures and climate events. To address this, various strategies have been developed, including conventional and modern breeding techniques, plant growth regulators, osmoprotectants, nutrient and water management, seed priming, microbial seed treatment, and arbuscular mycorrhiza. Emerging technologies like speed breeding, biochar, yeast extract, and seaweed extract are also promising but require further research to understand their mechanisms of action. The review highlights the importance of collaboration among researchers to fully elucidate the mechanisms involved in these emerging technologies and provides a comprehensive compilation of scientific information on current and emerging trends in mitigating abiotic stress in crops.The article reviews recent advancements in mitigating abiotic stresses in crops, which are significant threats to global food security due to climate change. Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, temperature stress, and heavy metal accumulation negatively impact plant morphology, biochemistry, and physiology, leading to reduced germination, growth, photosynthesis, respiration, and hormone and enzyme activity. The frequency of these stresses is expected to increase with rising temperatures and climate events. To address this, various strategies have been developed, including conventional and modern breeding techniques, plant growth regulators, osmoprotectants, nutrient and water management, seed priming, microbial seed treatment, and arbuscular mycorrhiza. Emerging technologies like speed breeding, biochar, yeast extract, and seaweed extract are also promising but require further research to understand their mechanisms of action. The review highlights the importance of collaboration among researchers to fully elucidate the mechanisms involved in these emerging technologies and provides a comprehensive compilation of scientific information on current and emerging trends in mitigating abiotic stress in crops.