Cadmium (Cd) is an unessential trace element in plants that is ubiquitous in the
environment. Anthropogenic activities such as disposal of urban refuse, smelting, mining …

Cd is the third major contaminant of greatest hazard to the environment after mercury and
lead and is considered as the only metal that poses health risks to both humans and animals …

Applying biodegradable chelating agents to assist in phytoremediation is a promising
method to increase the remove efficiency of metal pollutants from contaminated soils. The …

The primary factors that restrict agricultural productivity and jeopardize human and food
safety are heavy metals (HMs), including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and aluminum, which …

Silicon (Si) can alleviate cadmium (Cd) toxicity in many plants, but mechanisms underlying
this beneficial effect are still lacking. In this study, the roles of Si in time-dependent …

Chelants application can increase the bioavailability of metals, subsequently limiting plant
growth and reducing the efficiency of phytoremediation. Plant growth-promoting …

Uptake, translocation, detoxification, and sequestration of heavy metals (HMs) are key
processes in plants to deal with excess amounts of HM. Under natural conditions, plant roots …

Chemical fertilizer is gaining increasing attention and has been the center of much research
which indicating complex beneficial and harmful effects. Chemical fertilizer might cause …

Phytoremediation of contaminated soil is an in-situ reclamation technique for removal of
potentially toxic metals through hyperaccumulator plants. Potherb mustard (Brassica juncea …

Ramie is an ideal crop for remediation of cadmium (Cd) contaminated soil. However, there is
a lack of rapid and effective evaluation system for Cd tolerance of ramie germplasms, and …