Natural and anthropogenic causes are continually growing sources of metals in the
ecosystem; hence, heavy metal (HM) accumulation has become a primary environmental …

Plants are very often confronted by different heavy metal (HM) stressors that adversely
impair their growth and productivity. Among HMs, chromium (Cr) is one of the most prevalent …

Chromium (Cr) is among the most widespread toxic trace elements found in agricultural soils
resulting from various anthropogenic activities. However, the role of micronutrient-amino …

The phytotoxicity of chromium (Cr) makes it obligatory for the researchers to develop
strategies that seek to hinder its accumulation in food chains. While, protective role of …

Application of the growth regulator salicylic acid (SA) and the polyamine spermidine (Spd)
can be used to manage various plant abiotic stresses. We aimed to evaluate the sole and …

Most legume species have the ability to establish a symbiotic relationship with soil nitrogen‐
fixing rhizobacteria that promote plant growth and productivity. There is an increasing …

Human health is the main concern related to use of crop products irrigated with
contaminated irrigation sources. Present research has been conducted to explore heavy …

Soil and water contamination from heavy metals and metalloids is one of the most discussed
and burning global issues due to its potential to cause the scarcity of healthy food and safe …

Chromium (Cr) presently used in various major industries and its residues possess a potent
environmental threat. Contamination of soil and water resources due to Cr ions and its …

The proteins of membrane transporters (MTs) are embedded within membrane-bounded
organelles and are the prime targets for improvements in the efficiency of water and nutrient …